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?!
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 466,000t 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.
Any discussions held in Germany about sustainability and environmental awareness always involve very high standards. People should not forget, however, that environmental conditions in many places around the world are so difficult that environmentally friendly measures are not there to improve waste collection statistics but play an important role in improving quality of life. The Russian city of Dzerzhinsk is just such a place and is considered to be among the ten most polluted places in the world. A good enough reason, therefore, for us to commit ourselves to the region long term to gradually help improve the lives of those living there.
For example, by introducing recycling systems into the city for the very first time. This might not sound very much but it is an important step along the path towards greater sustainability. The practice of incinerating waste – and the toxic emissions that sometimes result from this – can only be halted if the local inhabitants are able to separate their waste according to type. Following our success in Dzerzhinsk, we have also implemented separate collection systems in other towns in Russia. Such as Saransk where we carry out many different school projects, spread out throughout the year, to make children more aware of the importance of the subject of recycling.
Besides Russia, we also carry out school projects in Poland to raise environmental awareness
'Know-how brings forth responsibility' – each and every day, we work to live up to this motto, actively helping to improve quality of life and establish environmental standards around the globe. Perhaps the first thing that springs to mind here is our dedication and commitment within the area of water management. Whether it be to improve wastewater treatment and provide a reliable supply of drinking water – as in the Russian city of Arzamas – or to become involved in national environmental projects such as the Clean India Mission. Other examples of our international commitment include a research project involving water resource management in South Africa, a plastics recycling project in Taiwan as well as our WEEE recycling operations in France.
As we play such an active role in the Polish waste management industry, our REMONDIS vehicles are a common sight in many regions around the country. We also play an active role when it comes to helping local communities – something we do in a number of different ways. We not only ensure, for example, that waste is treated in line with the highest of standards but also meet our social responsibilities by showing our support for social and cultural projects. To ensure that the money we provide is used in the best possible way, we often work together with local charities. The following lists a number of the projects and organisations that we support:
REMONDIS Szczecin also supports their local music school
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