We take on responsibility

Sustainability connects. In all areas.

Dedication to sustainability has been a core element of our company's culture for many years. Together with our partners, we promote sustainability throughout our value-added chain. We place importance on reducing our CO₂ emissions and handling resources carefully.

Future-focussed action.

Through sustainable working conditions, we create jobs and trainee positions that are fit for the future. Our guidelines on corporate social responsibility (CSR) constitute our action framework for sustainable development. This includes, among other things, respect for human dignity, openness and non-discrimination, the promotion of human rights, as well as safeguarding the right to privacy, health protection and contributing to regional development.

Acting responsibly.

As a family company firmly anchored to the region, community engagement is also closely connected to our conception of responsible behaviour. After all, we want to interconnect people, nature, energy and the environment in the future.

Our sustainability report for the year 2025

Reporting.

Our current sustainability report for 2025 provides a comprehensive overview of our impacts, measures and strategies in the key areas of action of environment, people and economy. It was prepared in accordance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The report can be requested from our sustainability officer, Kathrin Kruse (k.kruse[att]waskoenig.de).

Ecovadis sustainability rating

Sustainability awarded.

Our sustainability endeavours were awarded a gold medal by Ecovadis. This puts us in the top 5% of companies assessed worldwide.

This award confirms our commitment to the environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. It shows that we have already reached important milestones and are continuing to work resolutely to fulfil our responsibility towards the environment, society and future generations.

Resource conservation and the recycling economy

Conserve resources. Promote the circular economy.

We are constantly working to optimise our production processes throughout our value chain and to continuously reduce our CO₂ emissions.

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Sustainable working conditions

Our working conditions. Safe and sustainable.

For more than 150 years, we have been ensuring perfect connections. More than 600 employees give it their best in this regard every day. We are firmly convinced that sustainable working conditions form the basis for innovations and economic growth.

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Fostering a community spirit

Our community engagement. Uniting.

As a successful company, we regularly support regional organisations and social institutions. Involvement in volunteer work is a core component of our commitment to the community. Cooperation with sheltered workshops is also very close to our hearts. That is why we boost the capacity of the workshops. In short: we make connections. Precisely where they are needed.

We take on responsibility. Sustainable and social.