Sustainability at groninger

We fill green visions with life. Sustainability is an basic part of our thoughts and actions at groninger - and is firmly anchored in our corporate strategy. With many small and large measures, we and our 1,500 employees work every day to make our contribution to a future worth living. Take a look behind the scenes and discover groninger's commitment to sustainability.

For us as a family company that does not focus on short-term profits, sustainable action is a matter of action. In everything we do, we keep our environment and future generations firmly in mind. Because our resources are limited. At groninger, we are committed to acting in an economically, socially and ecologically responsible way.

It is important to us that our climate protection measures are effective, that they are implemented where they are needed and that they bring added value - for ourselves, but also for everyone around us, so that we can work together to shape a sustainable future.

In our corporate strategy, we have defined specific areas of sustainability to which we align our thoughts and actions. These are corporate governance, social affairs, and the environment. They are based on the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, to which we are committed in our sustainable endeavors as a company. By continuously reviewing our corporate goals and initiatives, we ensure that they are in line with the priorities of the Sustainable Development Goals that are relevant to us.

We refer to our management approach, which is aimed at effective and transparent corporate management, as corporate governance. We have clear principles and guidelines to ensure that responsibility, accountability and integrity are guaranteed in all areas of our company.

Compliance with ethical standards and legal requirements is of the highest importance to us. Our corporate culture is based on integrity, fairness and a sense of duty. We attach great importance to transparency and open communication. This includes regular reporting on our operational performance, our business practices and our other entrepreneurial activities.

Our employees are the key to our success. We support their professional and personal development - throughout their entire career. We also attach great importance to fair pay, health care and flexible work models to provide a balance between work and private life.

As part of our social and community commitment, we support non-profit organizations and charitable institutions that align with our corporate values. . We are also involved in strategic partnerships, collaborations and initiatives in the areas of education, research and social projects.

We aim to minimize the impact of our business activities on the environment. After all, it is the basis for our future success. Our sustainability strategy is designed to help counteract climate change.

We have, therefore, set ourselves the goal of achieving climate neutrality in Scope 1 and Scope 2 at our locations in Germany by 2030 and sourcing 100% of our energy from renewable sources. To achieve these ambitious goals, we have already taken extensive steps to reduce our CO2 emissions. Find out more here.