THE LIGHT OF SUSTAINABILITY - OUR ESG STRATEGY
For us, the focus is above all on people and their needs - this applies to our lighting solutions, to our employees, but also and with regard to social and ecological responsibility. As a family-run company in its fourth generation, it is important to us to act in the interest of future generations. We want to assume responsibility towards society and our employees and make a sustainable contribution to the preservation of an intact environment. Waldmann luminaires are made in Germany - conceived and manufactured in Germany. We produce durable, energy-efficient lighting solutions in Villingen-Schwenningen. This is our clear commitment to Germany as a location and to the Black Forest. We support our employees and are committed to our region.
What does sustainability mean to us?
We understand it as a responsible approach to people and nature, which is reflected in our ESG strategy: our social responsibility (Social), our corporate responsibility (Governance) and our responsibility towards nature and the environment (Environmental).
"Sustainability is not a boring topic, but a task for all of us! That's where we as a family business can get things moving."
Christoph Waldmann
An eternal cycle of product and materials: a utopia that we are happy to make a reality. We started with LAVIGO, the first office luminaire (light) to be awarded the Cradle to Cradle® certificate. All the products we have come up with since then have been developed according to these Cradle to Cradle® criteria.
But that's not all. In order to continuously optimize our sustainable actions, we have been certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001 since 2012 and have been an official member of the UN Global Compact since 2024.
UN GLOBAL COMPACT
Through our participation in the UN Global Compact, we are committed to integrating the ten sustainability principles into our business practices and promoting the United Nations' goals, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This participation is a further step in our ongoing efforts to effect positive change and take responsibility for our world.
ECOVADIS
In order to transparently present our activities in the area of sustainability and continuously uncover potential for improvement, we work together with the provider EcoVadis.
EcoVadis is an independent rating agency that provides sustainability rankings for companies in the areas of environmental, social and governance (ESG).
The rating and scorecard issued by EcoVadis provides detailed insights into a company's sustainability performance. EcoVadis has already put round 100,000 companies from 175 countries and 200 industries under the magnifier.
In our latest ranking for the year 2024, we received a silver medal. The sustainability score we received puts us in the top 15% of companies worldwide and in the top 6% of companies rated by EcoVadis in the “Manufacture of electric lamps and luminaires” sector.
» To our EcoVadis energy recognition page
INTEGRITYNEXT
IntegrityNext is an online-based sustainability platform that focuses on monitoring companies' supply chains in terms of compliance with regulatory requirements and sustainability standards. The tool enables a comprehensive analysis of ESG requirements, customized to industry- and country-specific risks and targets.
» Our IntegrityNext sustainability profile
Our Code of Conduct
Find out more about our values, principles and guidelines in our Code of Conduct, which forms the basis for our sustainable actions. It defines binding standards for ecological management, ethical behavior and fair and transparent cooperation - both internally and with our partners.
We are considerate and fair:
CONFIDENCE
We adhere to rules openly and honestly:
HONESTY
We respect society and the environment:
SUSTAINABILITY
We make everything better:
INNOVATION