Klingele as a pioneer for sustainability and growth in the German SME sector

At the latest since the European Green Deal and the resulting Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, sustainability and the corresponding reporting have been gaining more and more importance for German medium-sized companies, which are increasingly facing challenges in sustainable business. However, this situation also offers an opportunity for the sustainable economic development of medium-sized companies, according to Dr Jan Klingele, Managing Partner of the Klingele Paper & Packaging Group: ‘In a world characterised by constant change, we recognise a crucial link between the well-being of our employees, the needs of society and the preservation of our planet. Sustainability is therefore the basis for everything we do as we strive to achieve positive environmental, social and economic outcomes.’ Klingele's 2022 sustainability report makes this strategy transparent. It presents data from 2021 to 2022 and was prepared in accordance with the guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).

The medium-sized family-owned company based in Remshalden also demonstrates how sustainability and growth can serve as the basis for a successful international business strategy for medium-sized companies. This also includes investing in future markets such as Africa or South America, which are becoming increasingly important due to geopolitical developments and the effects of climate change, among other things. Klingele thus provides insights into a strategy that not only focuses on ethical responsibility but also on international competitiveness.