Our goal is to help shape a future-ready polyurethane industry. Energy efficiency, decarbonization, and regulatory requirements are consistently integrated into our technologies, enabling our customers to reduce their emissions and achieve their sustainability targets in a cost-effective way. As part of the Brückner Group, we align our ESG activities with Group-wide standards and structures. In the process, we take a holistic approach to sustainability – combining technological innovation, economic performance, and responsible corporate governance.
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E – Environmental
A holistic approach to environmental protection through energy efficiency, responsible use of resources, and innovation.
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S – Social
Building a high-performance organization through responsibility, development, and strong teams.
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G – Governance
Clear structures, transparent management, and ethical corporate leadership.
For us, sustainability is not an option – it is a responsibility: for the environment, for people, and for transparent corporate governance. Solutions that make both environmental and economic sense, today and for the future, are crucial.
Environmental
We are committed to reducing energy consumption, raw material usage, and emissions in industrial polyurethane production. At the same time, depending on the application and system, we support the use of recycled, filled, and bio-based materials.
Reducing Energy Consumption and Emissions
We pursue clearly defined carbon reduction targets aimed at further lowering emissions in line with international standards. Technologies such as Blue Intelligence can deliver energy savings of up to 50%, depending on the application, while the increased use of renewable energy sources further reduces our carbon footprint.
Using Resources Efficiently
We continuously improve the use of raw materials to minimize waste and increase productivity. Precise metering, optimized processes, and long-lasting equipment help ensure responsible resource utilization throughout the entire product life cycle.
Supporting Use of Sustainable Materials
We actively support the processing of recycled, filled, and bio-based materials. Through application- and system-specific solutions, we help customers efficiently integrate more sustainable raw materials into their production processes. Complementary measures, including biodiversity projects at our locations, further reinforce our holistic commitment to the environment.
Governance
Responsible corporate governance provides the foundation for sustainable growth. Clear structures, transparent processes, and internationally recognized standards ensure that our economic success is built on integrity and accountability.
Proactively Managing Responsibility
We firmly embed ESG principles in our corporate management and actively integrate sustainability across all business areas through the Hennecke Business System, established in 2019. With the help of the Hennecke Production System, strategic objectives are translated into concrete actions and implemented throughout the entire value chain.
Consistently Upholding Standards
Hennecke applies internationally recognized standards to ensure quality and compliance, including ISO 9001 (since 1997), ISO 14001, and ISO 50001. A globally applicable Code of Conduct, together with mandatory training for all employees, establishes clear guidelines for ethical, compliant, and responsible business practices.
Creating Transparency and Measuring Progress
We systematically measure our ESG performance using clearly defined key performance indicators and monitor progress through structured control processes and a dedicated ESG dashboard. Our results are transparently documented in our ESG Report, making our sustainability progress visible and comprehensible for all stakeholders.
What Makes PUR Such a Sustainable Material
Polyurethane (PUR) enables particularly efficient and durable solutions across a wide range of applications. Thanks to its versatile properties, this material helps save energy, reduce resource consumption, and extend product life cycles.
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High Energy Efficiency
As a high-performance insulation material, PUR significantly reduces energy consumption in numerous applications, particularly in building insulation and industrial applications. At the same time, precise processing minimizes material usage and production waste.
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Efficient Use of Resources
Our modern technologies make it possible to use recycled, filled, and bio-based raw materials, helping reduce reliance on fossil resources. In addition, production scrap can increasingly be recovered and returned to the material cycle.
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Long Service Life
PUR products retain their characteristics for many years. This extends product life cycles, reduces the need for replacements, and contributes to the sustainable conservation of resources.
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Sustainability in the Brückner Group
We regard it as our responsibility to make a positive contribution to a sustainable future society by means of innovative technologies, resource-saving processes, and climate-friendly solutions. In this regard, we aim to strike a balance between environmental and social values, foster environmental friendliness and circularity in our value chain, and actively help shape a circular economy.
Social
We make targeted investment into safe working conditions, employee development, and long-term partnerships to combine economic success with responsibility for both society and the environment.
Supporting Employees and a Pleasant Workplace
We create safe, ergonomic working environments and make targeted investment into the well-being of our employees. A comprehensive health management program supports both their physical and mental health, helping them sustainably maintain performance levels.
Promoting Development and Education
We enable our employees to realize their full potential with continuous training and professional development programs. Our aim is to keep their valuable expertise within the company for the long term while actively supporting individual career growth.
Embodying Responsibility and Partnerships
Lasting, trusting relationships with partners, customers, and society as a whole form the foundation of our shared success. Through regional initiatives and community engagement, we combine business performance with social responsibility.