Our Values
High product quality and sustainable and social action are part of our corporate identity!
Quality
The stable quality of our products and services is one of the foundations of our successful business activity.
For us, quality means meeting the demands of our customers in the best possible way. Acting quality-consciously also means using valuable resources efficiently and carefully.
Quality is lived at BALLERSTAEDT:
The quality management system of BALLERSTAEDT & CO. OHG is part of the overall, comprehensive management system.
Our integrated management system covers the areas of quality, environment, social responsibility, occupational health and safety and hygiene management according to HACCP.
It is based on the requirements of the standards DIN EN ISO 9001 (quality management systems), DIN EN ISO 14001 (environmental management systems) and HACCP as well as the legal obligations, the specifications and objectives of our corporate policy.
Sustainability
Our company sees sustainability as a fundamental value and guiding principle for all our actions. This is reflected in:
Responsible procurement:
We focus on fair, long-term partnerships with suppliers from Germany and Europe and demand high labour law, ethical and ecological standards.
Environmental protection as a living practice:
With a certified environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001:2015.
Product development with a focus on sustainability:
We are committed to conserving resources and recycling our packaging materials.
Climate neutrality as a declared goal:
We are continuously reducing the carbon footprint of our Rastatt site.
Specific measures we are already taking to protect the environment and reduce CO₂ emissions:
To save energy and use renewable energies, we produce solar power, which covers around 80% of our electricity needs. For the remaining 10% of our needs, we purchase 100% green electricity, which is generated exclusively from renewable energy sources.
Further information on this can be found in our green electricity certificate.
We use 50% biogas for heating purposes.
The mobility of our employees is also taken into account in these measures. For example, 80% of our company fleet already consists of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Our progress in the area of sustainability is also assessed annually by EcoVadis.
Social Responsibility
Our Code of Conduct commits us to ethical and trustworthy behaviour in all our business activities. Honesty, respect and fairness in our dealings with each other, our customers, employees and business partners are our focus here.
We are firmly opposed to child labour, forced labour, discrimination and corruption, and are committed to respecting, protecting and supporting our employees.
We also expect our business partners and suppliers to meet these standards!
Furthermore, we support regional and social projects, thereby making a valuable contribution to social development in our region.
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