Third sustainability report
13th March 2018

REHAU has launched its third annual Sustainability report to introduce customers to its new ‘Fit for the Future’ strategy, which outlines how the business will achieve the goals it is setting to become more sustainable by 2020.

Available for the first time in a digital-only format, the Sustainability report is an overview of Rehau’s vision and values, as well as its entrepreneurial activities, pilot projects and resource-friendly technologies under development.

The company says the decision to make this year’s Sustainability report available in digital format only reflects its belief that sustainability and digitalisation are inseparable challenges for companies operating in this time.

Deputy CEO Dr Stefan Girschik (pictured) said: “With an online only publication, we are not only saving natural resources – because we don’t have printed copies anymore – but it also ensures we are in tune with the spirit of the times. Digitalisation is an increasingly important part of a business’ operations and it goes hand in hand with our push for improved sustainability.”

In the report, Rehau states it will work towards saving 30 per cent of its electricity consumption and reducing its water consumption by 40 per cent by 2020, and plans to continue reducing its carbon emissions, which already down 26.5 per cent.

The report also details some of the ways Rehau is developing its products, including new polymer formulations and new, sustainable composite materials which could replace conventional materials including glass and concrete in the future.

Dr Girschik added: “As an innovative company Rehau is leading the way in sustainability, investing 10 per cent of our resources on the products of the future. We think holistically, act sustainably and invest so we can continue to create new solutions that add value to our customers, conserve resources and contribute to society.”

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