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SUSTAINABILITY with tradition

Sustainability at BIKAR

Sustainability means: taking responsibility.

At BIKAR, we know how important the issue of sustainability is.  We are fully aware that every activity, every action and every decision we make has an impact on our common environment, our unique nature, our global climate and thus on present and future generations. With this knowledge, we act sustainably and assume social, economic and ecological responsibility.

SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BIKAR FAMILY

Acting sustainably. For our future.

The fact that BIKAR attaches great importance to the topics of sustainability & compliance is demonstrated in various areas by certifications and proofs. 

In addition to the "EcoVadis" scorecard, we have also recently acquired the "Climate Safe" and "Family Friendly Company" certificates. You can find more information below. Of course, we are also certified according to a number of Din and Iso standards. You can find these here. 

BIKAR FAMILY

Our employees always come first - they are the heart of BIKAR. We are particularly proud of all of them - and that is why they are the focus of our actions in all our endeavours. We see ourselves as a family business and are closely rooted in our home region. The best possible working conditions through ergonomic workplaces in production and office, parent-child workplaces or pragmatic individual solutions for nursing or care issues are just a few examples of our great commitment to our team.

Are you interested in the BIKAR FAMILY? Take a look at the pages „BIKAR as an Employer“.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION with tradition

We recognise our responsibility to the environment and the growing importance of environmental, energy and sustainability management. We have been DIN EN ISO 14001:2015 certified for our environmental management since 2003. This was followed in 2017 by certification to DIN EN ISO 50001:2018 for our internal energy management. But our commitment is not just about certification - it is also about achieving our own high environmental and energy targets through our action plans. That's why we're constantly working to improve by implementing a wide range of ideas, projects and measures.

For us, protecting the climate and the environment is more than just an obligation - it is a matter of the heart and a matter of course for us and the entire BIKAR family. The use of modern technology enables us to work in a resource-efficient way. Effective use of raw materials, efficient transport routes and sustainable recycling solutions protect nature and the climate - and keep prices down.

Aluminium and bronze, in particular, are almost 100% recyclable - and can be recycled as often as required. We use and promote this property by connecting all our machines (band saws, circular saws, ring saws, milling machines, drills) to extraction systems. This allows us to cleanly press the chips into pellets, separated by alloy. These pellets are returned to the raw material cycle via the mills.

We act. For a good future.

In order to present our extensive sustainability activities in a transparent manner, we have participated in the EcoVadis assessment. This is in recognition of the growing importance of this issue, not least for our customers, our supply chain and legislators. EcoVadis is an international standard for assessing sustainability activities. The rating covers a wide range of non-financial management systems, including environmental, labour and human rights impacts, ethics and sustainable procurement. The EcoVadis methodology uses ratings and scorecards to show how well a company has integrated sustainability/CSR principles into its business and management system. The methodology is based on international sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact and ISO 26000, covering over 200 spending categories and more than 160 countries. In addition, the EcoVadis scorecard illustrates performance against 21 indicators in four thematic areas:

  1. Environment
  2. Labour and human rights
  3. Ethics
  4. Sustainable procurement

We would be happy to share our EcoVadis scorecard with you - just ask.

ENVIRONMENTAL and ENERGY POLICY at BIKAR

We want to preserve the quality of life on our planet for the future. That is why the BIKAR Group has committed itself to sustainably reducing energy consumption and continuously improving its environmental performance as part of its energy management. Find out more about the topic and what SDG goals BIKAR supports with its environmental and energy policy .

 

We go ahead.

And we always want to lead the way. That is why we have introduced two codes of conduct. One for our employees and one for our suppliers and partners. This ensures that our supply chain is sustainable and fair, and provides guidance to our stakeholders. You can download our Code of Conduct for Business Partners here.