Doing business with foresight: Environmental awareness as a success factor

For BRUGGER, one thing is clear: business and the environment must go hand in hand. In order to turn this conviction into measurable success, we have set up an environmental team in which we review all aspects of our operations under the premise that ecological efficiency also means economic rationality. Whether it's optimised packaging materials, consistent waste avoidance or improving our carbon footprint, our employees scrutinise all departments. This is not just about symbolic policy, but about sustainable corporate management. Every resource saved not only protects the environment, but also reduces our process costs and increases our competitiveness.

"It should be a matter of course that we deal with these issues, both out of responsibility towards the next generation and to safeguard our location," emphasises Managing Director Thomas Brugger. This is why the environmental team regularly develops measures that synergistically combine ecology and economic efficiency. Possibilities are explored that ensure real improvements in the company - with a vision for a world in which sustainable behaviour is the basis for economic success.

Sustainability in shipping: we tackle it

Avoiding waste is not a buzzword for us, but a daily practice. We scrutinise critically: Why dispose of air cushions instead of reusing them? Why ship small products in huge cardboard boxes? And what aspects are used to select shipping companies?

At Brugger, we take a proactive approach. This also means that we specifically point out environmentally harmful packaging to our suppliers. We have already been able to massively reduce the use of polystyrene, and we are also breaking new ground when it comes to transport to the customer: by switching to environmentally friendly shipping companies, we can guarantee_CO2-neutral delivery.

Numerous, sometimes only small aspects are intended to drive a change in thinking. The environmental team and the resulting measures are also about raising awareness and transferring this thinking to the private sphere. Our_{CO2 balance} alone shows that tackling environmental issues leads to success. With 111 tonnes of_CO2 pollutants per year, our company has a comparatively low_{CO2 footprint}- thanks in part to heat recovery, district heating using wood chips and wood pellets. Especially in view of the fact that a German produces around 11.6 tonnes of_CO2 per year through their lifestyle.

Leader in the industry

"In 2019, we were CO2-neutral for the first time in the company's history," emphasises Managing Director Thomas Brugger, not without pride. The company's own emissions, as well as transport to and from Brugger, were offset with the help of CO2 certificates. The company has also offset approx. 20% of the emissions generated during the manufacture of primary products with the help of CO2 certificates. The management intends to continue along this path. CO2 neutrality and the involvement of suppliers in the fulfilment of this measure are declared goals. After all, Brugger Magnetsysteme aims to minimise any economic activity at the expense of the environment.