THE NOWOFOL
SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY
By that we mean responsible behavior in harmony with the environment and society.
Our goal is to achieve a balance between the convergence of economic goals and environmental and social demands in all business processes. The conservation of natural resources for future generations is an important element of our value system.
Our customers also expect constant developments in the area of sustainability and environmental friendliness. That is why NOWOFOL focuses not only on the conscious use of raw materials and energy, but also on the development of sustainable films.
We are focused on the development of films made from renewable raw materials as well as improved recyclability of packaging. The production of unmixed packaging solutions is also an important contribution to the sustainable recycling process of packaging films and is strongly promoted at NOWOFOL.
ELEMENTS
NOWOFOL has defined its sustainability strategy and established the key sustainability topics and targets for the next five years. The following outlines provide an overview of the core elements of this strategy.
We want to become the most sustainable manufacturer of specialty technical films.
Our customers also expect constant developments in the area of sustainability and environmental friendliness. That is why NOWOFOL focuses not only on the conscious use of raw materials and energy, but also on the development of sustainable films.
We are focused on the development of films made from renewable raw materials as well as improved recyclability of packaging. The production of unmixed packaging solutions is also an important contribution to the sustainable recycling process of packaging films and is strongly promoted at NOWOFOL.
Goals for sustainable development.
Our goal is to achieve a balance between the convergence of economic goals and environmental and social demands in all business processes.
The conservation of natural resources for future generations is an important element of our value system.
By directing our actions, in a steady and sustainable manner, towards further development, we wish to secure NOWOFOL’s future as an independent company and reliable employer. Our goal is to create sustainable values – values for our customers, our employees, our owners, and the company.
APPROACH
Our holistic approach to sustainability management at NOWOFOL.
Offsetting CO₂ Emissions
NOWOFOL has assessed the CO₂ emissions generated by its business activities, excluding product-related emissions.
Corporate emissions (excluding product emissions) have been offset through the purchase of climate protection certificates. We are aware that emissions must primarily be avoided and reduced.
Offsetting through carbon credits is considered an additional, though indispensable, measure to contribute to the 1.5°C target of the Paris Climate Agreement. Our long-term goal is to gradually reduce the share of offsetting as emission reductions progress.
CO₂ Emission Assessment
Scope 1: Company Activities
Includes direct CO₂ emissions generated by the company’s own operations.
| Considered emission categories | [t cO,e] |
| heat consumption | 755,03 |
| fuel consumption | 62,04 |
| gas leaks | 0,00 |
| direct emissions from industrial processes | 0,00 |
| Total | 817,08 |
Source: Focus on the Future 2024
Scope 2: Energy Generation
Includes indirect CO₂ emissions resulting from the generation of energy purchased and consumed by the company.
| Considered emission categories: | [t cO,e] |
| electricity consumption | 4.389,56 |
| district heating/cooling/steam | 0,00 |
| Total | 4.389,56 |
Source: Focus on the Future 2024.
Scope 3: Outside the Company
Includes all emissions caused by activities outside the company’s direct control but occurring along the entire value chain.
| Considered emission categories: | [t cO,e] |
| upstream energy-related emissions | 895,53 |
| business travel and hotel stays | 14,16 |
| employee commuting and remote work | 153,70 |
| water and waste generated within the company | 96,90 |
| paper consumption | 1,34 |
| production consumables | 4,59 |
| transport and distribution by third parties | 19,91 |
| capital goods | 499,68 |
| Total | 1.685,81 |
Source: Focus on the Future 2024.
We aim to become the most sustainable manufacturer of technical specialty films — improving people’s daily lives through our innovations. Our contribution extends beyond our own benefit. This is how we want to be measured in the future.
Managing DirectorRobert Pernath
STRATEGY
Our Sustainability Strategy 2025
Through the development of our sustainability strategy, we have identified the key sustainability topics at NOWOFOL and defined the corresponding sustainability goals.
ecovadis Ranking
2015
2024
2025
Since our first EcoVadis assessment in 2015, NOWOFOL has continuously improved its overall rating from 41/100 to 54/100 in 2024.
Our target for 2025 is to achieve an overall score above 60/100.
NOWOFOL is a globally active German family-owned company that is deeply committed to sustainability.
For us, sustainability means acting responsibly — in harmony with the environment and society. Our goal is to ensure that all our business processes strike a balance between economic objectives and environmental as well as social responsibilities.
Preserving the natural foundations of life for future generations is a key element of our value system.
E-PAPER
NOWOFOL-Climate neutral English
Climate Neutral
NOWOFOL-Compliance English
Compliance
NOWOFOL-Mission Statement-English
Mission Statement
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