Die REMONDIS-Welt der Nachhaltigkeit
REMONDIS' World of Sustainability
De REMONDIS-wereld van de duurzaamheid
The whole notion of sustainability will be a lost cause unless we take action here and now to conserve our planet's natural resources. Future generations and today's developing countries will only be able to enjoy prosperous lives if steps are taken right now to counteract the growing shortages of raw materials. For us – being one of the world's leading recycling, service and water companies – there can be only one goal: to tackle this problem and lead by example. Why not join us on this path?!
Everyone agrees that global warming must be limited to 2°C – or preferably 1.5°C – if we wish to prevent our ecosystem from being irreparably damaged. Large areas of woodland in Germany are dying as the country suffers ever longer periods of drought. Pussyfooting around is not going to stop climate change. Some major action needs to be taken. And not just switching from fossil fuels to renewables but from virgin to recycled raw materials as well. We are showing how this can be done.
The Lippe Plant in Lünen is not only a high tech site, it is also an important project for combatting global warming. The various activities carried out at the site help to cut carbon emissions by 488,000t every single year. For a forest to have the same effect, it would need to contain 37 million trees. Certainly a lovely place to take a walk in but perhaps not an ideal place for creating 1,400 jobs.
People searching for an argument in favour of plastics recycling need look no further than at our seas and oceans. Vast areas of waste are floating around in them and are so big that they can even be seen from space. This problem, however, can only be solved on Earth – with more responsible consumer behaviour and systematic plastics recycling.
Talking the talk but not walking the walk? Not at REMONDIS. It goes without saying that our all-encompassing view of sustainability also includes us being sustainable ourselves. This covers all aspects of our business – from the energy efficiency levels of our head office buildings, all the way through to ensuring that all our locations adhere to our high social standards, no matter where in the world they may be.
Every company tries to make a profit. And things are no different at REMONDIS either. For us, however, money is always a means to a good end – which is why a large part of the profits we make is invested in developing new and innovative recycling processes and technologies. Helping to preserve our planet’s valuable natural resources.
Sustainability is not a state or a condition but an ongoing process. First and foremost, sustainability is team work. Which is why we cooperate closely with experts and research institutes that also feel strongly about conserving our planet’s natural resources and preventing climate change. Such work always leads to new approaches and innovations.
Wherever we see an opportunity to drive forward the notion of sustainability and to fix it even more firmly in the minds of people, then we are there, full of passion and enthusiasm for the cause. This covers a whole range of activities – from educational projects, to acting as advisers, to supporting universities.
Everyone is talking about the scarcity of raw materials and about sustainability. But what exactly is behind it all? We decided to do some research to find out what it’s all about – so that we could put together some pages with the most important background information for you to read.
Resource conservation and recycling are two ways of protecting our environment. Recycling raw materials quite simply means that fewer primary raw materials need to be mined – and reduces the irreparable damage that such mining activities have on our landscape. Protecting our environment is an issue that is close to our hearts – both at local and global level. Which is why we collaborate with experts, such as NABU (German Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union), to maximise our efforts. This association advises us, for example, on how natural resources can be conserved or how recycled raw materials can be used and supports us as we call for a more sustainable society. Both our and NABU's primary goal is the same: that as many products as possible (preferably all) should be able to be re-used or recycled.
REMONDIS and NABU are founding members of the 'Resource Conservation Alliance' (Allianz Ressourcenschonung). To learn more, go to the section on Advice
REMONDIS is an official partner of NABU
One of the focuses of our work with NABU is on protecting our moors and preventing climate change. We demonstrate our support here by sponsoring NABU's efforts in this area as well as by promoting and practising the recycling of kitchen and garden waste. Our commitment here not only covers the area of technology but also comprises socio-political components. On the one hand, we deploy state-of-the-art processes to produce biogas, ensuring that organic waste is treated in a highly efficient and environmentally sound way (see our showcase project in Coesfeld). On the other, we have been calling on those responsible to make better use of the biowaste produced across the country. The first step here would be for every household in Germany to have a separate bin exclusively for organic waste – something that has, in fact, been required by law since 2015.
Being one of the world’s leading recycling, service and water businesses with over 30,000 employees, everything we do revolves around sustainability. We ensure that the environment is protected and that natural resources are conserved in over 30 countries across four continents.
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