Sustainability at MAPAL

MAPAL is continuously expanding the carbon-neutral energy supply at its production sites. From 2024, MAPAL’s main plant in Aalen will produce around one megawatt peak of solar power each year by operating its own photovoltaic systems. The subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, India, Australia and South Korea already cover a substantial proportion of their electricity demand using solar energy or are completely self-sufficient in electricity. The plants in Germany source environmentally friendly green electricity for their additional electricity requirements. 

State-of-the-art heating concepts contribute to a sustainable energy supply and improved energy efficiency. MAPAL is continuously investing in the use of combined heat and power units, the use of waste heat from machines, heat recovery systems, efficient heat pumps and environmentally friendly LED technology.

MAPAL is also committed to a green future in the field of transport. New company vehicles only include electric or hybrid models. E-charging points are available at many sites for visitor, employee and company vehicles, and their roll-out is continually being expanded.

MAPAL also encourages its employees to opt for environmentally friendly transport and provides incentives at its sites in Germany, for example, with a bike-to-work programme, subsidised rail and local transport and remote working options. 

MAPAL also actively supports the formation of car pools among employees. Employees can arrange to travel to work together using specially set up apps.

Il sistema di gestione per la sicurezza sul lavoro conforme alla norma ISO 45001 introdotto comprende misure per l’utilizzo, lo smaltimento e la sostituzione in sicurezza dei materiali di lavoro e delle sostanze pericolose. Questo per proteggere l’ambiente e garantire la salute dei nostri collaboratori.

L’uso attento di materiali riciclabili e il loro recupero all’interno di un ciclo di sostenibilità sono componenti fondamentali nella gestione ecologica dell’azienda. Per gli imballaggi, MAPAL usa guaine protettive realizzate con materiali riciclati che contribuiscono a ridurre le emissioni nocive per il clima e a limitare al minimo il consumo di plastica senza compromettere i requisiti di elevata qualità degli imballi, per una protezione ottimale degli utensili.

MAPAL si impegna inoltre ad acquistare carta e cartone da fonti sostenibili e provenienti da foreste certificate. Per tutelare la vegetazione, il clima e la biodiversità, anche tutti i processi cartacei vengono rivisti e progressivamente sostituiti da moderni sistemi digitali per la gestione dei dati.