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Sustainability in the plastics industry
Strong together for a sustainable future
We walk the path to a greener future with you. We have been developing solutions for sustainable plastics processing for over 15 years. Sustainability is a fundamental pillar of entrepreneurial activity for ENGEL. Profitability, ethical action, social responsibility and the protection of the environment are anchored in our values.
"Green is more than a colour"
Together with our customers, we develop injection moulding solutions for resource-saving and energy-efficient plastics processing. With "be the first" we express that as a family business we are a stable employer for our employees. We create a working environment in which they can develop and apply themselves with enjoyment in the spirit of the company.
"We are aware of our responsibility. A world with sustainable plastics is not only possible, but necessary."
ENGEL sustainability goals
Verified by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
In 2023, ENGEL committed itself to the SBTi – a non-profit climate protection initiative that supports companies in setting scientific based climate protection targets. With our ENGEL sustainability goals, we are aligning with the Paris Climate Agreement and contributing to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in order to limit global warming to a maximum of 1.5 °C.
ENGEL will halve its greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) generated at ENGEL sites by 2030 and reduce them by a further 90% by 2050 to achieve net zero. (Base year 2022)
ENGEL will reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused in the upstream and downstream supply chain (Scope 3) by 42% by 2030 and by 90% by 2050 to achieve net zero. (Base year 2022)
Strong partner in the supply chain
The sustainability goal is further supported by the close cooperation of companies along the value chain. Market participants network on horizontal platforms to exchange information and data: from raw material production to processing to recycling and even further towards trade and consumers.
Environmental Social Governance
Our vision is an absolutely sustainable and at the same time profitable plastics industry. End consumers worldwide should be able to trust that they are using clean plastic products in their everyday lives that are manufactured in a resource-conserving manner and whose supply or value chains are ethically sound. This is how we ensure prosperity, especially for our successor generations.
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ENGEL defines sustainability in plastics processing as a holistic relationship between economic efficiency, ethical conduct, social responsibility and environmental protection. For over 15 years, the company has been developing solutions for resource-efficient production, the use of recycled materials and the closure of material cycles. In concrete terms, this means: machines and digital technologies that conserve resources, increase energy efficiency and intelligently optimise processes.
In 2023, ENGEL committed to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and thereby set itself science-based sustainability targets. By 2030, greenhouse gas emissions at ENGEL locations (Scope 1 & 2) are to be halved and reduced by a further 90% by 2050 in order to achieve net zero (base year 2022). Greenhouse gas emissions generated in the upstream and downstream supply chain (Scope 3) are also to be reduced – by 42 per cent by 2030 and by a further 90 per cent by 2050 – to achieve net zero (base year 2022).
Sustainability in plastics starts with the process: energy-efficient injection moulding machines such as the e-mac or e-motion reduce power consumption by up to 70% compared with hydraulic machines.
As a provider of comprehensive solutions, ENGEL also offers specific technologies for more sustainable plastics processing: skinmelt technology enables the production of sandwich components with up to 50 per cent recycled content, whilst foilmelt technology allows for the use of up to 100 per cent recycled raw material.
In addition, digital assistance systems such as iQ flow control reduce energy consumption in temperature control on existing plants by up to 60 per cent. This means that sustainability can be achieved not only with new machines, but also directly during permanent operations.
As part of the circular economy, ENGEL is aware of its responsibility in terms of sustainability and actively promotes the circular economy by closing material cycles and establishing partnerships along the value chain. Customers benefit from free material analyses, digital efficiency tools and the option to process up to 100 per cent recycled material.
Yes. For customers with existing plants, ENGEL offers digital solutions such as iQ flow control, which can lower energy consumption in temperature control by up to 60 per cent – without the need for any new investment in a machine. iQ weight control can help to compensate for material-related process fluctuations, particularly when processing recycled materials, thereby reducing rejects. This conserves resources and improves material efficiency.
Sustainability in plastics processing often begins during permanent operations, not just when the next investment decision is made.