Sustainability

With our products, we pay attention to long-lasting constructions and safe use. Due to our mainly used raw material aluminum, a recycling rate of up to almost 100% can be achieved. In addition, we have committed ourselves to environmentally friendly production processes and are optimizing our processes for better environmental compatibility (e.g. reducing packaging and print products to a minimum). The continuous saving of resources such as energy, water, materials and raw materials is not only part of our production strategy from an ecological point of view. Laws, guidelines and specifications are consistently implemented and the safety and efficiency of systems and production processes are continuously improved. In this way we achieve better results while at the same time reducing the environmental impact and the consumption of resources.

In our code of conduct we have formulated our framework for the application of ethical norms such as integrity, honesty or compliance with the law. It contains the principles and rules for our conduct within the company, with our partners and society. We choose our suppliers and partners from these points of view Within our sphere of influence, we pursue the observance and protection of human rights. Our value chain is based on compliance with social standards - these must also be met by our business partners. So we are constantly trying to expand our role in the enforcement of human rights and our social responsibility ZARGES strictly observes compliance with the basic principles of the International Labor Organization (ILO), such as protection and respect for the international
Human rights, recognition of the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining, rejection of all forms of forced labor or child labor and no tolerance of discrimination in employment. Get involved additionally
we are involved in regional projects in order to live up to our social responsibility and promote the relief of workloads with home office, anti-stress and health courses, among other things.

For our internal and external stakeholders, especially our customers, sustainability is playing an increasingly important role. We see comprehensive sustainability thinking as an important economic opportunity that plays an important role in securing the long-term company. Accordingly, ZARGES bases its business decisions on realistic, economically sound and long-term goals and pursues a growth strategy. So that our products can also set themselves apart from the competition in the future, we are not only investing in a total of 39 colleagues from research and development, but also in product innovations and expanding the range of digital services.

In Germany there are over 25,000 reportable accidents with ladders and scaffolding in a commercial environment (source DGUV). In addition, there are 188,678 transports of dangerous goods in the EU (source: Eurostat). Figures that prove that we ensure safety with our products can have a lasting impact on people and the environment.Therefore, safety is a responsibility that we have internalized throughout the company and a characteristic that we make uncompromising in our products and services integrate. This is how we make our contribution to making everyday life safer. As a manufacturer of products and solutions that are relevant to occupational safety, safety at the workplace is also very important to ZARGES. We meet national and international regulations and reliably ensure the safest working conditions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. These safety standards are checked regularly in order to guarantee the occupational safety and health of the employees. We also offer comprehensive preventive measures and programs for the physical and mental health of our employees. With recurring safety seminars and audits, as well as special dangers adapted safety rules and risk assessments, we are committed to promoting a low-risk working environment.