We responsibly handle the resources of our planet and the people who live on it. We not only focus on the here and now but also think about the world of tomorrow.
At Insta, we recognized the importance of a sustainable corporate strategy years ago and have already reforested around 5 hectares of forest on site since 2021, which had been destroyed by climate change and bark beetle infestation.
Sustainability needs structure. At Insta, we recognized early on that sustainability must be a central component of our corporate strategy. With the introduction of the Supply Chain Sustainability Obligations Act and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, we, like many companies, were faced with complex requirements that went beyond Excel and manual processes. That's why we chose Planted as our partner, who convinced us with the help of intuitive software and individual expert support.
In future, we will implement our sustainability goals in an efficient and structured manner - from improving our EcoVadis ranking to opening up new markets. Because for us, sustainability is not a one-off project, but a continuous process.
At Insta, we provide a charging infrastructure for pool vehicles, customer vehicles and employee vehicles with electric drives on the company premises. In this way, we are further reducing our emissions and making a valuable contribution to our carbon footprint.
This year marks Insta GmbH's third consecutive support for a reforestation project in the northern part of Lüdenscheid. From November 23rd to 26th, approximately 3,000 English oak trees were planted, significantly expanding the existing area. Together with Marcus Teuber, Insta GmbH plans the continuation of the environmental project initiated in 2021 every autumn.
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.
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.
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.