Social responsibility is not only becoming increasingly important in society, but also in industrial companies. At STAUB & CO. – SILBERMANN, too, sustainability and intelligent change are firmly anchored in the company guidelines. “That’s why it’s especially important for us to have our sustainability measures assessed by an independent authority,” says Marc Schröll, Head of IT & Quality Management at STAUB & CO. – SILBERMANN.
The choice of independent partner fell to EcoVadis, one of the leading providers of sustainability assessments for businesses. STAUB & CO. – SILBERMANN was assessed in the following areas:
- Environment
- Labor law and human rights
- Ethics
- Sustainable procurement
The findings are compiled on a scorecard and are regularly reviewed. This scorecard can be accessed by all business partners through the EcoVadis platform who are customers of EcoVadis. “When we enter new business relationships or are audited by our business partners, the scorecard answers many questions relating to sustainability. This gives all parties more security and helps accelerate many processes,” explains Marc Schröll.
When it comes to procurement, STAUB & CO. – SILBERMANN and the entire STOCKMEIER Group also rely on suppliers with certified sustainable business practices. “Our customers can expect us to employ stable sustainability management and transparency throughout the supply chain,” says Marc Schröll. “This means that we prefer working with certified suppliers. This is part of our philosophy for sustainable business activities.”
Information about EcoVadis:
EcoVadis is one of the leading providers of sustainability assessments for businesses. Over 90,000 companies around the world make use of this independent, international platform for sustainability ratings. EcoVadis assesses the significant sustainability impacts of businesses based on documented evidence.
Information about STAUB & CO. – SILBERMANN:
Today, STAUB & CO. – SILBERMANN is one of the leading chemical sales companies in Germany. Approximately 200 people are employed at their locations in Nuremberg, Gablingen and Munich. They supply their customers with more than 26,000 different chemicals. Their product range comprises industrial chemicals and a large and growing selection of specialized chemicals. In addition to chemical distribution, the company also offers its customers a diverse range of services, chief among them being toll manufacturing. The Gablingen site produces all types of chemical preparations – aqueous, solvent-containing or powdered – to order for its customers. Additionally, STAUB & CO. – SILBERMANN provides support for customers in the areas of analysis, documentation and disposal. As part of the STOCKMEIER Group, the company has access to the resources of the group’s over 50 locations around the world.