Sustainability: Our benchmark
Being sustainable motivates us time and time again.
As a company, sustainability determines our daily and strategic actions. We act responsibly towards people and the environment and are proud that our products are part of a functioning circular economy. We obtain our raw materials from certified sources. We cover half of our global energy consumption with renewable sources, most of which we generate ourselves. We support our employees so that they can realise their full potential in an appreciative and motivating environment. Together, we are shaping the future sustainably and with determination.
Facts about Klingele
Status 2023 (Klingele Group)
"At Klingele, we are committed to working with all our stakeholders in an ethical and transparent manner. It is a fundamental principle of our values that we act with integrity and a sense of responsibility."
Dr Jan Klingele, Managing Director, CEO
Recyclability of corrugated cardboard and corrugated cardboard packaging
In addition to the most important raw material, paper, starch is also used to bond the individual layers of paper in the production of our corrugated cardboard and corrugated cardboard packaging. If the corrugated cardboard is printed and sealed during further processing, printing inks and glue are also used. Some of the starch can be reused in the subsequent recycling process for the production of waste paper-based papers. On the other hand, glue and printing ink, as well as any non-paper components such as plastics or mineral components that may be introduced via the waste paper, cannot be recycled. These are sorted out by the paper mills and, where possible, sent for thermal utilisation. The corrugated cardboard or corrugated cardboard packaging we produce is considered recyclable in accordance with PTS method RH 021-97 and can therefore be classified accordingly in accordance with the German Packaging Act on the basis of its main component, paper.
Do you have any questions about sustainability?
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Alexandre McKay
Maren Moch
