At Steeltec, we are aware of our responsibility towards the environment and society. Our products make a decisive contribution to reducing the CO₂ footprint of the entire value chain. However, to ensure comprehensive environmental protection, the individual areas need to interact. Weak points must be identified, eliminated and systematically optimized. With this ongoing process, we ensure that all production processes are as environmentally friendly as possible.

Limited energy resources, continuing climate warming and society's increasing rejection of nuclear power: policy makers and companies alike are called upon to introduce new measures. One example is the Swiss government's energy strategy for 2050 which once again clearly emphasizes the importance of energy efficiency. As a manufacturing company, we accordingly hold ourselves accountable for the economical and efficient use of energy.

Steel from renewable energies

Within the framework of our own energy policies, we record and analyze the consumption of our energy carriers. This information is used to define strategic and operational energy targets as well as to plan, implement and monitor power conservation measures. Around one third of our entire annual energy needs today already stems from renewable sources.

To counteract rising energy costs and enhance our competitiveness on the international market, we aim to improve our energy efficiency continuously. To do so we ascertain our optimization potential in terms of energy use and consumption and make changes where necessary. By reducing our consumption of fossil fuels, we deliver a lasting reduction in our CO₂ emissions.

Saving energy with targeted measures

Certified environmental management

The visible effects of climate change such as the increased rate of catastrophic flooding already seen today are an important element of our environmental management. Certification according to international standard ISO 14001 is proof of our holistic way of thinking about ecology and the economy. To promote biodiversity, we maintain near-natural landscaping at our production site in Emmenbrücke und are committed to preserving nature. We have been recognized for our efforts with the seal of quality from the Swiss Foundation for Nature & Economy. But we also analyze future challenges, and they greatly influence our investment strategy. So that we can remain " green " in the future, too.