Responsibility with foresight
As a medium-sized company, we have the ability to shape many areas of our operations. That is why we focus on the areas where we can have a direct influence: packaging, energy, digitalisation, mobility and processes.
On this page, we present selected measures from across our company. We place particular emphasis on transparency and on providing clear, traceable information about our activities and objectives.
To underline the importance of our efforts and provide our employees, customers and business partners with a clear framework for action, we have set out our principles in an environmental policy.
Future is now
For more than 30 years, we have been providing solutions for an industry in transition. We see new vehicle technologies, digitalisation and increasing quality requirements as opportunities to continuously develop our products, services and processes.
Our 2024/25 sustainability report provides insights into the topics that matter to us, the projects we have already implemented and the goals we are pursuing for the future. With key figures, examples and concrete measures, we provide transparency about our activities.
Bronze again in the EcoVadis rating
PMA/TOOLS has once again been awarded the bronze medal in the EcoVadis Sustainability Rating for 2026. This means we remain among the top 35 % of companies assessed by EcoVadis worldwide.
We are particularly pleased with the positive trend in our ratings in the areas of the environment and sustainable procurement. This result serves as both confirmation and motivation for us to continue pursuing the path we have chosen.
EcoVadis assesses companies in four key areas: the environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. The assessment methodology is based on international sustainability standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), ISO 26000 and the Guiding Principles of the UN Global Compact.
Further details and information about our EcoVadis rating:
Our actions in practice
EU Deforestation Regulation in focus
The requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation also apply to selected products and materials in our product range.
We therefore continuously review our product portfolio for EUDR relevance and, where necessary, work together with our suppliers to develop appropriate solutions. Transparency and traceability throughout the supply chain play an important role in this process.
Have you heard about our Smart & Green Team?
Our apprentices work together with their coordinators to develop ideas and projects related to packaging, material use and processes. Following successful evaluation, many of these approaches are implemented directly within the company.
Whether it is packaging optimisation, material savings or new approaches to everyday work, the Smart & Green Team has already initiated a range of projects that we report on here. More will follow step by step.
Resources in the cycle
We focus on recycling and the responsible use of materials. For example, one of the film rolls frequently used in our packaging machine has been made from 100 % recycled film for some time, reducing CO2 emissions by around half. Excess material is recycled, and we avoid additional packaging for products that do not require it. We also enable customers to use their own containers.
Digital instead of paper
Since autumn 2023, we have been using digital invoices, saving 198 kg of paper per year. This change not only reduces paper consumption, but also the use of envelopes, postage and transport costs. At the same time, it reduces the need for toner cartridges and other consumables. By saving 3,000 sheets of paper per month, we have reduced our paper consumption by two thirds.
Generating our own solar power
Our goal is to generate as much of our electricity demand as possible ourselves. In 2020, we therefore installed a 2,300 m² photovoltaic system on our new building. In 2022, we expanded the system by a further 480 m², enabling us to cover a larger share of our electricity demand with our own solar power.
Our green electricity certificate for electricity from hydropower:
2,780
m2 photovoltaic system
1,050
solar modules
…….
107
t CO2 emissions 2024 avoided
…….
17
charging points for e-vehicles
…….
292,000
kWh 2024 produced
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Electric on the move
Our mobility management is part of our sustainability strategy. In 2020, we converted the first part of our vehicle fleet to electric vehicles and installed nine charging stations with a total charging capacity of 99 kW. This marked the beginning of our transition to electric mobility: another charging station followed in 2021, and six additional charging points were added in 2023. We plan to continue increasing the share of electric vehicles in our fleet.
Reuse and recycle
Before throwing something away, we prefer to take a second look. Reuse plays an important role in many areas of our company. Materials that cannot be reused are directed to established recycling processes. Our packaging recycling is carried out in accordance with Section 7 (1) of the German Packaging Act (VerpackG) through the Zentek dual system.
„We are all part of the environment. Our children and all future generations will benefit from what we do today for our nature and environment. That is why it is natural for me to think and act sustainably.“
Jens Finkeldei, NMI General Manager
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