Environmental protection at the EMAG Group: Our contribution to a resource-efficient future

At the EMAG group, we align every step in our value chain to increase resource efficiency and reduce emissions. This cross-process environmental approach encompasses the areas of production, assembly, and administration, as well as the development of energy-efficient machines and manufacturing systems.

Product quality as a contribution to environmental protection

We view the quality of our machines as a key factor in environmental protection. Our durable and energy-efficient machine tools are characterized by high manufacturing quality. They are designed for minimal wear, which increases their productivity and reduces the associated energy consumption per workpiece produced.
Special attention is paid to recyclability and environmental compatibility in all machines. By using recyclable materials and resource-efficient production processes, EMAG aims to extend the life cycle of its machines and continuously reduce their environmental impact.

Environmental Management System

EMAG’s environmental management system serves as the foundation for continuous improvement. It demonstrates that resource-efficient and environmentally conscious practices make a significant contribution to the company’s success and are integral to EMAG’s corporate values.

EMAG's Environmental Policy

As a company, we firmly integrate environmental protection into our daily processes and manage our operational procedures through an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system.
Resources and Emissions:
We systematically monitor our energy and resource consumption, waste generation, and emissions. We use modern technologies to optimize the efficiency of our facilities. When procuring goods and services, we prioritize solutions that improve energy and resource efficiency. Proper, certified waste transport and professional disposal are standard practice for us.
Process and Product Assessment:
We analyze the environmental impacts of our operational processes and products. We use the insights gained to continuously evaluate the environmental performance of our sites within the framework of this certified management system. We specifically develop our technologies further so that they also contribute to reducing resource and energy consumption during the product’s use phase at our customers’ sites.
Risk Prevention and Compliance:
We implement preventive measures to avoid environmentally relevant incidents and minimize their effects. Compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations is the binding foundation of our actions. In this regard, we work closely with the relevant authorities.

To ensure the ongoing review and evaluation of our processes, we have the EMAG group regularly certified according to recognized standards. You can find our current certification documents here:

Certifications

Energy management system / energy audits

In addition, we are subject to various national and international energy- and climate-related legal requirements. Our locations subject to these obligations are responsible for their implementation. They are audited by internal and external experts.
We are aware of our responsibility and will continue to be committed to energy efficiency and environmental protection in the future in order to help reduce our environmental impact.

EMAG's Energy Policy

The efficient use of energy and the continuous optimization of our consumption are an integral part of our documented business processes. Compliance with applicable legal requirements forms the foundation upon which we continuously evaluate and implement additional measures to increase energy efficiency based on measurable criteria.
The provision of the necessary information and resources is firmly established within each company and is supported by our ISO 50001-certified energy management system at the EMAG site in Zerbst. We promote energy-conscious behavior among our workforce at all levels through targeted training courses and regular, energy-focused awareness campaigns. Compliance with our internal guidelines and energy performance are systematically reviewed and evaluated as part of annual management reviews and disclosed to our stakeholders in our annual voluntary sustainability report.
For new investments as well as the replacement of equipment and services, energy payback and efficiency are standardized, data-driven evaluation criteria in the procurement process. Likewise, the continuous improvement of energy efficiency is a core criterion in the design and development of our own machine solutions; our development goals are aligned with current industry benchmarks. When procuring energy, we use alternative and renewable energy sources wherever this is physically and economically feasible according to the current state of the art.

Focus on resource efficiency and environmental sustainability in innovation

Innovation is a core value of the EMAG group, which we specifically combine with measures to conserve resources. For every new technological development, we systematically analyze and optimize environmental sustainability across the entire product life cycle. Our goal is to measurably reduce the ecological footprint in our customers’ production through energy- and material-efficient manufacturing solutions.

Acting responsibly is an integral part of our corporate strategy and our internal processes. In this way, we demonstrate that technological performance, economic growth, and the reduction of environmental impacts can be successfully combined in industrial practice.

The 2030 Agenda

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol

Sustainability at EMAG Zerbst Maschinenfabrik

On the way to CO2 neutrality

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