{"id":6659,"date":"2026-07-13T16:47:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T14:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/environmental-goals-and-measures\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T11:00:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T09:00:49","slug":"environmental-goals-and-measures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/en\/sustainable-innovation\/environmental-goals-and-measures\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Goals and Measures"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"dhsv-hero-m region is-images-1 is-mobile-image-one alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"dhsv-hero-m__stage\">\n        <div class=\"dhsv-hero-m__media\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <div class=\"dhsv-hero-m__media-slot dhsv-hero-m__media-slot--one\">\n                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2600\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/drs_website-header-umweltziele-massnahmen-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/drs_website-header-umweltziele-massnahmen-scaled.jpg 2600w, https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/drs_website-header-umweltziele-massnahmen-300x70.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/drs_website-header-umweltziele-massnahmen-1600x372.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/drs_website-header-umweltziele-massnahmen-768x178.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/drs_website-header-umweltziele-massnahmen-1536x357.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/drs_website-header-umweltziele-massnahmen-2048x476.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2600px) 100vw, 2600px\" \/>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"dhsv-hero-m__overlay\">\n            <div class=\"dhsv-hero-m__intro\">\n                                    <p class=\"dhsv-hero-m__kicker\">SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS<\/p>\n                \n                                    <h1 class=\"dhsv-hero-m__headline\">Environmental Goals &#038; Measures<\/h1>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n            <div class=\"dhsv-hero-m__columns\">\n            <div class=\"dhsv-hero-m__column\"><p>In our regularly published <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DRS_Umwelterklarung.pdf\">environmental statement<\/a>, we provide transparent information about the environmental goals we have achieved and the measures we have taken in the past to achieve them, as well as an outlook on the company\u2019s future goals and the steps necessary to achieve them.<\/p><\/div>\n            <div class=\"dhsv-hero-m__column\"><p>Based on our environmental commitments, we define our environmental goals, which we pursue through appropriate measures.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<nav class=\"dhsv-sticky-anchor alignfull\" aria-label=\"Section navigation\" data-sticky-anchor>\n        <div class=\"dhsv-sticky-anchor__inner\">\n            <div class=\"dhsv-sticky-anchor__list\">\n                                    <a class=\"dhsv-sticky-anchor__link\" href=\"\/en\/sustainable-innovation\/mission-responsibility\">\n                        <span class=\"dhsv-sticky-anchor__label\">Mission &amp; Responsibility<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"dhsv-sticky-anchor__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <svg class=\"dhsv-icon\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n  <circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"9\" r=\"7.25\"\/>\n  <path d=\"m7.5 6.75 3 2.25-3 2.25\"\/>\n<\/svg>                        <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                                    <a class=\"dhsv-sticky-anchor__link\" href=\"\/en\/sustainable-innovation\/strategy-commitment\/\">\n                        <span class=\"dhsv-sticky-anchor__label\">Strategy &amp; Commitment<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"dhsv-sticky-anchor__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <svg class=\"dhsv-icon\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n  <circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"9\" r=\"7.25\"\/>\n  <path d=\"m7.5 6.75 3 2.25-3 2.25\"\/>\n<\/svg>                        <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                                    <a class=\"dhsv-sticky-anchor__link\" href=\"\/en\/sustainable-innovation\/environmental-goals-and-measures\/\">\n                        <span class=\"dhsv-sticky-anchor__label\">Environmental Goals &amp; 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Let\u2019s protect our health \u2013 sustainably!<\/p>\n                    <span\n                        class=\"dhsv-testimonial-box-image__mark dhsv-testimonial-box-image__mark--close\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                    >\n                        <svg class=\"dhsv-icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n  <path\n    d=\"M5.79196 10.256C8.85437 10.256 10.4522 11.9464 10.4522 14.3468C10.4522 17.0176 8.2552 18.877 5.52566 18.877C2.29681 18.877 0 16.6795 0 11.7436C0 4.813 4.6602 0.857494 8.45493 0.079917C9.52011 -0.156736 10.1193 0.147536 10.2524 0.78988C10.3523 1.43223 10.0194 1.93934 8.68793 2.48027C5.39251 3.79877 3.46186 6.50338 3.46186 8.7685C3.46186 9.71512 3.8613 10.256 5.12621 10.256H5.79196ZM19.3398 10.256C22.4022 10.256 24 11.9464 24 14.3468C24 17.0176 21.7698 18.877 19.0735 18.877C15.8447 18.877 13.5478 16.6795 13.5478 11.7436C13.5478 4.813 18.208 0.857494 22.0028 0.079917C23.068 -0.156736 23.6338 0.147536 23.767 0.78988C23.9001 1.43223 23.5673 1.93934 22.2358 2.48027C18.9404 3.79877 17.0097 6.50338 17.0097 8.7685C17.0097 9.71512 17.3759 10.256 18.6741 10.256H19.3398Z\"\n    fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <\/span>\n                <\/blockquote>\n            \n                            <figcaption class=\"dhsv-testimonial-box-image__person\">\n                                            <strong class=\"dhsv-testimonial-box-image__name\">Dr. Thomas Schnell<\/strong>\n                                                                <span class=\"dhsv-testimonial-box-image__position\">CEO, DR.SCHNELL GmbH &amp; Co. KGaA<\/span>\n                                    <\/figcaption>\n                    <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"dhsv-testimonial-box-image__media\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1129\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/thomas_zitat.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/thomas_zitat.webp 1129w, https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/thomas_zitat-300x109.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/thomas_zitat-768x280.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1129px) 100vw, 1129px\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;--height-desktop:130px;--height-tablet:130px;--height-mobile:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div data-component=\"AccordionSectionBlock\" class=\"alignfull\" data-props=\"{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;full&quot;,&quot;headline&quot;:&quot;Our Goals&quot;,&quot;showBrandmark&quot;:true,&quot;initialOpenIndex&quot;:-1,&quot;dhsvAnimation&quot;:&quot;fade-up&quot;}\" data-prop-children=\"\n&lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item&quot; data-accordion-item&gt;\n    &lt;h3 class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__heading&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;button\n            class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__trigger&quot;\n            type=&quot;button&quot;\n            id=&quot;accordion-item-88c8df4da9-trigger&quot;\n            aria-expanded=&quot;false&quot;\n            aria-controls=&quot;accordion-item-88c8df4da9-panel&quot;\n        &gt;\n            &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__icon&quot; aria-hidden=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;\/span&gt;\n                            &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__title&quot;&gt;Focus on Products with the Type I Ecolabel&lt;\/span&gt;\n                    &lt;\/button&gt;\n    &lt;\/h3&gt;\n\n    &lt;div\n        class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__panel&quot;\n        id=&quot;accordion-item-88c8df4da9-panel&quot;\n        role=&quot;region&quot;\n        aria-labelledby=&quot;accordion-item-88c8df4da9-trigger&quot;\n        hidden\n    &gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__panel-inner&quot;&gt;\n                            &lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__content&quot;&gt;\n                    \n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;As long as a corresponding category exists, new products will be introduced to the market only with a Type I ecolabel.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Each year, one additional product bearing a Type I eco-label is to be introduced to the market.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;All products that have already been certified with the Type I Ecolabel will be recertified.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;The share of sales accounted for by products bearing a Type I Ecolabel is to be increased by 40% each year.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What we have achieved so far:&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;2023: Certification of the SCHIROCCO CLEAN maintenance, heavy-duty, and general-purpose cleaner with the EU Ecolabel.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;2022: Launch of EASY QUICK N, a surfactant-free, neutral all-purpose cleaner that has been awarded the EU Ecolabel.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;2021: Launch of LEVANTE ECO, an eco-friendly alcohol-based polish for floors and surfaces. Awarded the EU Ecolabel and Cradle to Cradle Gold certification, LEVANTE ECO is part of the ECO-COLLECTION and reduces&lt;sub&gt;CO2 emissions&lt;\/sub&gt; by 21%* compared to the standard product. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;2019 Introduction of the ECOLUTION product system: We assume that one ECOLUTION FOROL STICK replaces one bottle of FOROLFEE. We also assume that one ECOLUTION MILIZID STICK replaces one bottle of MILIFEE. This results in savings in emissions and packaging materials. The remaining emissions are offset by Gold Standard-certified carbon credits.   &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;In addition, we assume that one bottle of ECOLUTION MILIZID ultra-high concentrate replaces up to 5 bottles of MILIZID, and one bottle of ECOLUTION FOROL ultra-high concentrate replaces up to 5 bottles of FOROL. The amount of packaging required for the same product performance is reduced. Instead of five bottles of concentrate, only one bottle of ultra-high concentrate needs to be packaged and transported, reducing packaging waste and transport volume by up to 80%. This results in further emissions savings. The remaining emissions are offset by Gold Standard-certified carbon offsets.    &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Ongoing efforts to optimize all formulations in terms of their&lt;sub&gt;CO2* footprint&lt;\/sub&gt; in accordance with ISO 14067.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            \n                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &lt;\/div&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\n\n\n&lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item&quot; data-accordion-item&gt;\n    &lt;h3 class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__heading&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;button\n            class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__trigger&quot;\n            type=&quot;button&quot;\n            id=&quot;accordion-item-b37603dc07-trigger&quot;\n            aria-expanded=&quot;false&quot;\n            aria-controls=&quot;accordion-item-b37603dc07-panel&quot;\n        &gt;\n            &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__icon&quot; aria-hidden=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;\/span&gt;\n                            &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__title&quot;&gt;Improving the recycling rate and the&lt;sub&gt;CO2*&lt;\/sub&gt; footprint of our packaging&lt;\/span&gt;\n                    &lt;\/button&gt;\n    &lt;\/h3&gt;\n\n    &lt;div\n        class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__panel&quot;\n        id=&quot;accordion-item-b37603dc07-panel&quot;\n        role=&quot;region&quot;\n        aria-labelledby=&quot;accordion-item-b37603dc07-trigger&quot;\n        hidden\n    &gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__panel-inner&quot;&gt;\n                            &lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__content&quot;&gt;\n                    \n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;The environmental and climate impact of packaging is to be further reduced. To this end, specific packaging emissions (SPE) will be reduced by 5% annually. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;The percentage of recycled material in the containers used is to be increased from 2.2% in 2021 to 50% by December 2023.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;The share of revenue from products with Cradle to Cradle certification is to be increased by 40% each year.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What we\u2019ve achieved so far:&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;2023: Switching several 1-liter container lid variants to 100% post-consumer recycled plastic&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;In 2022, colored PE containers will be phased out and replaced with bottles and canisters containing 30% post-consumer recycled PE. This will result in reductions of up to 18% in&lt;sub&gt;CO2*&lt;\/sub&gt; and plastic use. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;In 2022, introduction of 10-liter containers made from 100% recycled material for all products in the ECO Collection (excluding hazardous materials). Each 10-liter recycled-material canister saves up to 56% in&lt;sub&gt;CO2*&lt;\/sub&gt; compared to a standard DR.SCHNELL 10-liter container.  &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;In 2019, the company introduced bottles made from 100% recycled material for all products in the ECO Collection. Each 1-liter recycled bottle reduces&lt;sub&gt;CO2 emissions&lt;\/sub&gt; by up to 56%* compared to a standard DR.SCHNELL PE bottle (white).  &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            \n                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &lt;\/div&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\n\n\n&lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item&quot; data-accordion-item&gt;\n    &lt;h3 class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__heading&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;button\n            class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__trigger&quot;\n            type=&quot;button&quot;\n            id=&quot;accordion-item-a84ab63e9f-trigger&quot;\n            aria-expanded=&quot;false&quot;\n            aria-controls=&quot;accordion-item-a84ab63e9f-panel&quot;\n        &gt;\n            &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__icon&quot; aria-hidden=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;\/span&gt;\n                            &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__title&quot;&gt;Greater use of renewable raw materials&lt;\/span&gt;\n                    &lt;\/button&gt;\n    &lt;\/h3&gt;\n\n    &lt;div\n        class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__panel&quot;\n        id=&quot;accordion-item-a84ab63e9f-panel&quot;\n        role=&quot;region&quot;\n        aria-labelledby=&quot;accordion-item-a84ab63e9f-trigger&quot;\n        hidden\n    &gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__panel-inner&quot;&gt;\n                            &lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__content&quot;&gt;\n                    \n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Implementation of the RCI (Renewable Carbon Index) into the laboratory database&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Recording the RCI value for 100% of the formulations&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;10% increase in the RCI value by December 2023&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What we&#039;ve achieved so far:&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;100% transition to bioethanol&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Use of rhamnolipids and increasing their proportion in various product formulations. Rhamnolipids produce significantly less&lt;sub&gt;CO2*&lt;\/sub&gt; than standard fossil-based surfactants. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            \n                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &lt;\/div&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\n\n\n&lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item&quot; data-accordion-item&gt;\n    &lt;h3 class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__heading&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;button\n            class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__trigger&quot;\n            type=&quot;button&quot;\n            id=&quot;accordion-item-458883408f-trigger&quot;\n            aria-expanded=&quot;false&quot;\n            aria-controls=&quot;accordion-item-458883408f-panel&quot;\n        &gt;\n            &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__icon&quot; aria-hidden=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;\/span&gt;\n                            &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__title&quot;&gt;Improving the company&#039;s&lt;sub&gt;CO2*&lt;\/sub&gt; footprint&lt;\/span&gt;\n                    &lt;\/button&gt;\n    &lt;\/h3&gt;\n\n    &lt;div\n        class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__panel&quot;\n        id=&quot;accordion-item-458883408f-panel&quot;\n        role=&quot;region&quot;\n        aria-labelledby=&quot;accordion-item-458883408f-trigger&quot;\n        hidden\n    &gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__panel-inner&quot;&gt;\n                            &lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__content&quot;&gt;\n                    \n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;The&lt;sub&gt;CO2*&lt;\/sub&gt; footprint (Corporate Carbon Footprint + Product Carbon Footprint) is to be continuously reduced. The specific goal is an annual reduction of 5% in specific&lt;sub&gt;CO2* emissions&lt;\/sub&gt; per kilogram of net sales merchandise. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What we have achieved so far:&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Switching from raw material suppliers to suppliers with shorter delivery routes from Austria and Germany (e.g., citric acid, amidosulfonic acid, bioethanol) This results in significant reductions in emissions due to shorter transport routes and energy-efficient production methods (for citric acid).&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Use of solar power to operate the Munich production facility. A portion of the electricity we generate ourselves is fed into the public grid. More than half of our production\u2019s electricity needs are met by our own generation.  &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Corporate Mobility Management \u2014 Since October 2020, the company has been subsidizing 50% of the cost of employee public transportation passes.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Corporate Mobility Management \u2014 Since October 2020, employee parking spaces are no longer free of charge but are rented out to further increase the appeal of public transportation. (The funds generated are, of course, reinvested in the form of employee events and investments in sustainability goals, such as the expansion of charging stations for electric cars on the premises.) &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Corporate Mobility Management \u2014 Replacement of 3 gasoline-powered vehicles with electric vehicles. Offsetting the fleet\u2019s emissions through the certified climate protection project \u201cClimate-Efficient Stoves in Rwanda.\u201d &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Establishment of new fleet policies; introduction of a&lt;sub&gt;CO2* limit&lt;\/sub&gt; of 145 g&lt;sub&gt;CO2*\/km&lt;\/sub&gt; for company cars&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Reducing paper consumption through digitization and optimizing operational processes (e.g., order and logistics processes)&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Business trips should be taken by train whenever possible. This is stipulated in the DR.SCHNELL Travel Expense Policy. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Optimizing route planning for field staff to improve efficiency and conserve resources through a new regional sales structure&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Optimization of production water supply through our own facilities (expansion of the reverse osmosis systems in 2020; we now produce all of our \u201cdemineralized water\u201d on-site).&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Emissions reduction through the use of a water treatment plant at the Munich production site. This reduces the burden on the municipal wastewater system in terms of chemical and energy consumption. The amount of phosphate discharged is reduced, allowing for savings on coagulants in wastewater treatment plants. By reducing the organic content of the discharged wastewater, less climate-damaging digester gas (including methane and carbon dioxide) is generated.   &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Consulting service titled&lt;sub&gt;\u201cCO2*-Reduced&lt;\/sub&gt; Product Line,\u201d focusing on the sale of products with Type I eco-labels and Cradle to Cradle certification&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Further optimization and tightening of the travel policies&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The following measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are planned for 2024:&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;sub&gt;CO2* footprint&lt;\/sub&gt; as just the first step: Expanding our product footprints to include land use, eutrophication, and acidification potential in order to achieve a holistic overview of environmental impact&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Market launch of a product line for the exterior cleaning of rail vehicles bearing the Type I eco-label&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Launch of the &quot;PRIMA PERFORMANCE&quot; all-in-one detergent with a Type I eco-label&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Expansion of the Recycled Container Strategy to Dishwashing Products&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Reduction of the company&#039;s&lt;sub&gt;CO2* emissions&lt;\/sub&gt; as described in the environmental statement&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Reduction of virgin plastic use, as described in the environmental statement&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            \n                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &lt;\/div&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\n\n\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;--height-desktop:80px;--height-tablet:80px;--height-mobile:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sup>*<sub>CO2 values<\/sub> determined using an ISO 14067-certified calculation method<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;--height-desktop:80px;--height-tablet:80px;--height-mobile:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*CO2 values determined using an ISO 14067-certified calculation method<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":6708,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6659","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6659","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6659"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6659\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8884,"href":"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6659\/revisions\/8884"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6659"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}