New management systems: Schubert secures certifications in energy and environmental management
The company is fully compliant with international standards on environmental and energy issues. The packaging machine manufacturer received certification for its environmental management systems in accordance with DIN ISO 14001:2015 and DIN ISO 50001:2018. The company introduced the two new management systems in sustainability in order to improve its energy and environmental performance in line with internationally recognised standards. With the ISO 14001 EMS, Schubert is implementing processes such as minimising environmental impact, increasing resource efficiency, reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmentally friendly practices in its day-to-day business. The focus of the ISO 50001 EMS is on optimising energy consumption and increasing energy efficiency. With the latter, Schubert is also achieving the goals of the company’s Mission Blue Sustainability Initiative, which includes measuring the progress of the respective measures. An early commitment to sustainability The two certifications are the latest highlights of Schubert’s unwavering commitment to the environment. Early on, Schubert laid the foundation for environmentally and energy-friendly processes and infrastructure in Crailsheim. In 2006, an office complex with 4,500 m² of floor space was built on site, with heating and cooling provided by a geothermal heat pump. In 2015, the company added a final assembly hall with approx. 12,000 m² of floor space where a heat pump also uses geothermal energy to heat and cool the offices. With Mission Blue, Schubert initiated a company-wide sustainability initiative in 2022 that is aligned with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and encompasses four fields of action. In addition to sustainable corporate governance and climate-neutral production, these include environmentally friendly machines and sustainable packaging solutions, which Schubert develops with its industry partners. Since 2023, Schubert has been operating its office building and final assembly hall in Crailsheim in a climate-neutral manner using the world’s largest ice storage system, while monitoring on-site energy consumption with over 30 digital measuring points. In the same year, the company installed two PV systems, each with 550 kWp, 30 charging points for electric mobility and an infrastructure for a further 50 charging points.
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