Sustainability and safety – responsibility for people and the environment
As a manufacturer and specialist distributor of protective workwear, ASATEX AG has a dual responsibility: On the one hand, we must ensure that our protective clothing meets the highest safety standards. On the other hand, it is our duty to continually reduce the environmental impact of our products and processes. We are aware of the challenges involved in the transition to more sustainable methods. Nevertheless, we are determined to question existing solutions and develop more sustainable alternatives that use fewer resources and have a lower environmental impact – without compromising on quality or safety. Our journey is far from over, but we set new standards every day. Join us on this journey!
For us, sustainability is more than an aspiration: it is embedded in our processes and responsibilities.
ISO 14001:2015 – environmental management
Through the certification of our environmental management system to ISO 14001:2015, we have our environmental performance regularly reviewed by an independent body.
Together with our ISO 9001-certified quality management system, ISO 14001 provides the basis for consistently considering environmental and quality aspects in our decisions and for continuous improvement.
ISO 14001 sets internationally recognised requirements for environmental management systems. These include:
- systematic identification and assessment of significant environmental impacts
- compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements
- the setting of measurable environmental objectives
On this basis, we are gradually optimising our energy and resource use, the handling of chemicals and hazardous substances, and our processes in administration, warehousing and logistics.
Our site: green instead of grey
Sustainability starts right on our doorstep. Our company grounds in Bergheim form a green ecosystem with numerous trees, meadows and a pond. This setting creates a pleasant working environment and also contributes to local biodiversity and the microclimate.
Green electricity & energy efficiency
The ASATEX AG site in Bergheim is supplied with 100% green electricity and heated by a heat pump. Our online shop is also hosted on a profihost server powered by hydroelectricity.
Electric mobility
Employees can charge their electric and hybrid company vehicles at four charging stations. We also subsidise e-bike leasing for our employees.
Waste separation & recycling
Both in the office and in the warehouse, we place great importance on consistent waste separation to ensure the best possible recycling – from coffee grounds to film and packaging remnants.
Our product range: sustainability as a driver of innovation
In the occupational safety sector, sustainable materials must never come at the expense of protection. Our products have to meet the highest standards – a challenge that also drives our innovation.
Recycling instead of new production
We are increasingly using recycled materials to conserve resources. One example is the fine-knit glove HIT-RC, which contains 25% recycled polyester, and the CoverClean® Green protective coverall with sewing thread made from 100 % recycled post-consumer polyester.
Bio-based plastics from renewable raw materials
Our CoverClean® Green protective coverall is made with 100 % PLA spunbond nonwoven from biomass and comes in packaging made from bio-based PLA plastic.
Reducing plastic packaging
Sustainability does not stop at the product – packaging also plays a decisive role. Wherever possible, we reduce the use of plastic to protect products and replace plastic packaging for gloves with paper bands.
Our supply chain: fair & transparent
As a globally active company, our responsibility does not end at our factory gates. We set high requirements for our production facilities and require them to comply with social and environmental standards.
Code of Conduct
Our business partners must comply with our Code of Conduct, which categorically prohibits forced labour, child labour and exploitation.
SEDEX membership
Through our participation in this global platform for sustainable supply chains, we promote transparency and ethical conduct throughout the value chain. Learn more.
Regular audits
Our producers are continually assessed every 1–2 years through the SEDEX SMETA audit to ensure that they meet our sustainability requirements regarding working conditions and environmental performance.
Sustainability in transition – responsibility with a long-term view
The occupational safety sector is changing. Sustainable solutions are becoming increasingly important, but high safety requirements and strict regulations do not make change easy. As a long-established family business, we accept this challenge.
For us, sustainability is not a passing trend but a long-term commitment. We want to optimise our processes step by step – from the selection of raw materials and innovative manufacturing methods through to packaging and logistics.
We have already changed a great deal, but our journey is far from over. With every decision, we help shape a more environmentally conscious future for our customers, our employees and the next generations.
