GEDORE has stood for tradition and sustainability for more than 100 years. As a fourth-generation family business, we attach great importance to sustainable corporate management. For us, sustainability means more than social and environmental action; it also means economic strength. We run our company with future generations in mind by making environmentally conscious decisions and using resources efficiently. This enables us to remain successful in the long term while making a positive contribution to the environment.

Sustainability cannot be achieved alone. GEDORE relies on partnerships, industry initiatives and international alliances that deliver measurable impact. As a member of relevant sustainability networks, the GEDORE Group consistently aligns its processes, supply chains and production standards with jointly defined targets. Dialogue with partners, customers and industry broadens our perspective and strengthens implementation.

Responsible action requires evidence. GEDORE focuses on certified measures that can be audited both internally and externally. From environmental management systems to social standards, the GEDORE Group documents its sustainability performance transparently and in accordance with recognised standards. This builds trust among customers, partners and employees worldwide.

The GEDORE Group’s sustainability policy provides the framework for all decisions, from product development to the supply chain.

Five areas of responsibility set the direction:

• Environmental responsibility: conserve resources, reduce emissions and promote the circular economy
• Energy responsibility: increase energy efficiency and consistently expand the use of renewable energies
• Social responsibility: ensure fair working conditions, equal opportunities and social engagement
• Economic responsibility: focus on long-term stability rather than short-term profit maximisation
• Quality responsibility: develop products that last and thereby conserve resources

Transparency begins with figures. GEDORE regularly records and publishes the CO2 footprint for the DACH region as a basis for targeted reduction measures and as a signal to partners and customers: climate responsibility is not a promise at GEDORE, but a measurable process.

The footprint covers production sites, logistics and administrative areas.

As part of our commitment to society, our employees and the environment, we conduct a thorough assessment of our sustainability practices through EcoVadis, a global leader in sustainability ratings. The EcoVadis assessment covers 21 sustainability criteria across four core areas: environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

In our most recent assessment, completed in August 2024, we received a “Committed Badge”, demonstrating our ambitious progress in the field of sustainability.

To continuously improve sustainability in our supply chain, we use the IntegrityNext platform.

IntegrityNext provides a comprehensive software solution that enables sustainability requirements to be implemented throughout the supply chain, while their impact can be continuously monitored and maximised. This is supported by a large network and the use of artificial intelligence behind the scenes.

This enables us to carry out comprehensive analyses of our supply chain and ensure that we meet our ESG commitments. Business customers can also view a wide range of ESG-related data about GEDORE on our IntegrityNext profile and find out about our progress in the areas of environment, social matters and governance.

Since 2024, we have been registered with Sedex — the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange — a leading platform for sustainable supply chain management that helps us create transparency and continuously improve working conditions and environmental standards among our suppliers.

With Sedex, we are sending a clear signal in favour of responsible business practices – for people, the environment and a sustainable future.