Sustainability

We take responsibility

For us, taking responsibility means being mindful of the resources of our planet and the people who live on it. We think today about the world of tomorrow. Sustainability is an integral part of our corporate culture and strategy. We actively work every day to secure the future for ourselves and the next generations.

Our dedication to sustainability deepens every day.

Environment

Social

Governance

We are on our way – our 2030 Agenda.

For us, innovation means being one step ahead in all areas of business. That is why we work every day to refine and optimise our practices and processes.

Environmental
management

ISO 14001:2015 certified environmental management
Resource-efficient use of energy, water, and raw materials
Energy monitoring
Geothermal energy for heating
CO2 balancing (Scope 1+2) for assessment and reduction
CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)

Work time
models

Flexible work schedules, such as remote work options
Work-life balance, including our shift patterns accommodating family needs
Retirement transition programs
Parental leave models

Health
management

Workplace health management initiatives
Dedicated social contact person
Vocational reintegration programs
Annual participation in company runs (Firmenlauf) since 2004
Regular health-focused activities and campaigns for all employees

Benefits

Company pension scheme
Job bike leasing
Corporate benefits program
Employee app
On-site canteen

Training and further education
opportunities

Recognized training facility
Accessible study programs for all employees
Management workshops
Girls & Boys Days
Career exploration days

Economy and Products

Focus on product innovations
High product quality with long lifespan
ISO 9001:2015 certification
Lean Management practices
Internal risk management
ECOVADIS certification
Establishment of a supplier management system
Data protection and security
Over 350 patents

Culture and values

Transparency
Open corporate culture
Promotion of diversity, inclusion, and equality
Occupational safety, accident prevention, and health protection
Social engagement in the region

Corporate
governance

Compliance measures
Safeguarding human rights
Prevention of corruption
Materiality analysis
Continuous improvement processes
Code of Conduct adherence
Commitment to social responsibility
Freedom of speech
Compliance with laws and regulations

Conflict minerals

RoHs II compliance
Reach compliance
Reduction of conflict minerals and pollutants

NEWS

Green shopfloor management at Insta – enhancing production sustainability with digital sensor technology

As a company specializing in digital integration and networking in building technology and in accordance with our Lean principles, we are constantly seeking ways to improve. This pursuit is especially focused on efficiently utilizing resources in the production of electronic solutions. As previously reported, our current Shopfloor Management project aims to integrate elements to enhance resource efficiency. This initiative is designed to raise awareness among our employees, enabling them to develop their own ideas for improving resource consumption.

Insta receives bronze in ecovadis rating

As part of the ECOVADIS Sustainability Rating, Insta's approach to sustainability was evaluated, focusing on our transparency and initiatives. Our performance was assessed, weighted, and compared to the benchmark.

We are proud to be awarded the bronze medal in our first rating, showcasing once again that we are already on a good path.

Insta team documentation saves 1.5 tons of paper annually

The ElektroG3 law requires disposal information in paper form for each electronic device. For Insta products alone, this translates to 1.6 million additional leaflets annually, approximately 4.2 tons of paper. Our Documentation team found a way to add disposal information to existing manuals, eliminating the need for extra leaflets. We are currently exploring possibilities to update more manuals, aiming to save even more paper in the future. This project exemplifies our commitment to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility. Small steps can make a significant impact.

Project start Green Shopfloor Management at Insta

The efficient handling of material and energy consumption in production is a challenge for many companies. Technologically, many good solutions are already known, but isn't there more? Yes! Especially the employees in production have a significant influence on the waste of resources and thus this place of value creation also offers a high savings potential for us.

Trainees take action: together for the preservation of bees on world bee day

At Insta, we firmly believe that youth play a crucial role in shaping a sustainable future. Their ideas and initiatives are invaluable - especially when it comes to protecting and preserving bees, like this time. For this reason, we promote our trainees' commitment to environmentally conscious action and encourage them to actively engage in sustainability.

51 kg of corks for a good cause

During our first collection campaign, our employees collected a total of 25,640 crown corks, i.e. 51.28 kilograms! On 4 April, we handed over the collected crown caps to a collection point in Herscheid. The proceeds will go to the "Patientenhilfe Darmkrebs". We will continue to collect crown caps in the company and are sure to top the 51 kg next time.

Insta employees collect for the Lüdenscheider Tafel (food bank)

In the last two weeks, numerous filled tubs and boxes of food donations and hygiene articles were collected for the Tafel Lüdenscheid. We would like to thank all employees who made the project a complete success with all their donations. We are proud that such initiatives are suggested by our colleagues and are just as well received.

Earth Day

It all started in the 1970s in the USA with a spontaneous student movement. Today, Earth Day is celebrated in more than 150 countries around the world!

We would also like to introduce you to the small, rather inconspicuous sustainability topics that have long had a place in our Insta world.

more news about sustainability

We are on our way – our 2030 agenda

Our vision goes far beyond a passion for electronics. We share a common goal: our actions should have a positive impact on the world we live in, starting with our home, the beautiful Sauerland region.

#1 CO² Footprint

Insta contributes to reducing global CO2 emissions. We assess our emissions and identify local strategies for reduction. By 2024, we're establishing charging infrastructure to encourage our employees to transition to electric mobility. Additionally, our vehicle fleet will gradually shift to electric vehicles. Waste heat recovery is a key focus for the coming years.

#2 Sustainable thinking and action

We create a future-oriented work environment. Mobile work options, renewable energy sources, electric mobility, and reducing paper and plastic usage are just some examples of our efforts and measures to establish a sustainable workplace. We take pride in our employees' high level of responsibility, social engagement, and active contributions to the company.

#3 Green Innovation

At Insta, digitalization and sustainability go hand in hand. We work daily to reduce energy consumption, efficiently use resources, and optimize supply chains. We continuously leverage new processes, technologies, and methods in our development and manufacturing.

#4 Together socially and sustainably

People are at the core of our focus, whether they are employees, customers, or suppliers. With this conviction, we work at various levels and through different initiatives towards creating a future worth living – for all of us. Equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion are integral parts of our values because our employees give us their most valuable assets every day: their time and expertise.

#5 Our products are future-proof and durable

Through innovative products and holistic thinking, we bridge the gap between economic success, progress, and sustainability. The longevity of our products represents the most effective form of sustainability – a guarantee we've upheld for over 50 years.

Environment

What can we do as a company to protect the environment? We address this question every day. In doing so, we think about the issue holistically. It starts with our production, which we design to conserve resources and to reduce emissions. Here we think further and include renewable energy sources, for example. For us, however, environmental protection does not end with production. We see it as our duty to participate in sustainable projects in the region - for example, by reforesting the Lüdenscheid forests. With these and many other projects, activities and commitments, we want to make our contribution to a sustainable future.

Social matters

When it comes to sustainability, most people first think of environmental protection. But that doesn't go far enough. We also understand sustainability as having a positive influence on coexistence in our society. That's why we promote the social idea at Insta with many offers for our employees. This includes not only health programmes, flexible working time concepts and the strengthening of the "we" through regular joint events - we also promote the skilled workers of tomorrow through good training and further education opportunities.

Corporate Governance

As a company, we bear a responsibility for ourselves and society. That is why it is a matter of course for us to comply with guidelines and to firmly anchor risk management in our company. Our internal transparency and responsible approach to ethical issues distinguish us as a modern and future-oriented company. The continuous expansion of our sustainability management is an important and prioritised concern for us, because we can only protect our common future if we think outside the box.