Consulting: (+49) 5222. 2899-0 Company Skills References Sustainability Career News Contact Search for: EN Environment! Efficient use of resources and the avoidance of waste are important components of our efforts to preserve a clean environment. HomepageEnvironment Environment We published our first environmental statement back in 1997. At that time, we took up the challenge of combining ecology and economy. To bear responsibility, for today’s and the following generations, is an important concern for us. This attitude is a formative component of Coko-Werk GmbH & Co. KG and a declared corporate goal. In our code of conduct we commit ourselves to continuously improve our performance in environmental protection. For this reason, we were validated according to EMAS in 1997. We also apply an environmental management system in accordance with EC Regulation No. 1221/2009 and DIN EN ISO 14001. Our environmental policy and our environmental management system define the environmental goals and the environmental program and review these elements at regular intervals. The management system defines and describes the responsibilities, authorities and relationships between employees, especially in key positions. The persons in charge are to manage, carry out and monitor the work processes that have a significant impact on the environment. Materials We use all thermoplastic materials except PVC for the production of articles. We are known for our innovative product quality and have been successfully holding our own in the market since our foundation in 1926. In order to remain competitive in the future, it is important to achieve the best possible results with the available operational resources and to continue to meet customer expectations. By resources we mean materials, machines, people and space, which must be used without waste. Material efficiency is continuously monitored as part of the environmental management system. Energy We are a company that requires energy for the production and finishing of our articles. The energy aspect has therefore been an essential evaluation criterion for years, which is subject to regular assessment in addition to target setting. With the increase in energy costs and the threat of climate change, the need to control and reduce energy consumption is more important than ever. Therefore, it is also our concern to identify waste and to constantly improve energy efficiency in the company. In today’s world, this is a major challenge that we face positively and optimistically. Emissions The production of goods always involves the emission of substances, noise or vibrations, which have more or less harmful effects on the environment. Depending on the type of emission, various global effects are supported. Carbon dioxide increases the greenhouse effect. Carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides are combustion products that have harmful effects on the atmosphere, people, animals and plant life. Nitrogen oxides support the formation of smog; carbon monoxide is a highly toxic gas that can cause significant physical impairment. Water The company premises at the headquarters in Bad Salzuflen cover approx. 47,400 m². Rainwater can seep away freely on approx. 8,500 m². The remaining areas are sealed by halls, buildings, roads and parking lots. There are no open bodies of water in the immediate vicinity of our company premises. All facilities for the use of water-polluting substances are secured by structural measures in such a way that no contamination of water bodies, groundwater or soil is to be expected in the event of an environmentally relevant operational disturbance. The requirements of § 62 and § 63 of the Water Resources Act as well as § 17 and § 18 of the ordinance on facilities for handling substances hazardous to water are complied with. Waste The hierarchy of the Circular Economy Act primarily provides for the avoidance of waste. This is followed by preparation for reuse, recycling, other recovery and disposal. These principles from the law oblige us to continuously improve our waste separation system and look for waste avoidance potential. In many areas, particularly with regard to the plastics used and the scrap generated, we are stringently pursuing this path. As proof of legal certainty and out of our self-image, we use the instrument of the annual waste balance sheet as a voluntary commitment. This ensures that waste separation and the reduction of waste volumes continue to progress positively. Do you have any more questions? Contact us: Telephone enquiries +49 5222. 2899-0 Enquiries by Mail kontakt@coko-werk.de Enquiries through our contact form Visit us Calculate route Contact Contact persons Homepage Company Skills References Career News Downloads Contact Imprint Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions © Copyright 2021 Coko-Werk GmbH & Co. KG Accept all Save Individual Privacy Preferences Cookie Details Privacy Policy Imprint