Sustainability
Because we all bear responsibility!
Environmental awareness and the use of renewable energies have become more important than almost any other area in recent years. Our company is also following the energy turnaround and converting:
Beltz Grafische Betriebe has set itself the goal of manufacturing products in a climate-neutral way. Join us on the road to a green future.
Diverse and individual
Declaration of Principles FSC®
With the declaration on the FSC® core labor standards (derived from the ILO core labor standards), we assure that we comply with basic requirements on the following topics:
No employees under the age of 15 are employed. No person under the age of 18 is employed in hazardous or heavy work, unless it is training under approved national laws and regulations.
Persons between the ages of 13 and 15 are only permitted to do light work and the employment does not interfere with their schooling, nor is it harmful to their health or development. In particular, where children are subject to compulsory education, they only work outside school hours during normal working hours. The certificate holder prohibits the worst forms of child labor.
in particular
- Physical and sexual violence
- Debt bondage
- Withholding of wages/including the payment of labor fees and/or the payment
of a deposit to take up employment - Restriction of the employee’s mobility/mobility
- Withholding of passport and/or identity documents
- Threat of denunciation to the authorities
- Employment relationships are voluntary and based on mutual consent, without threat of punishment.
- Employees may establish or join employee organizations of their own choice.
- The certificate holder (and any affiliated sites in Germany) respects the full freedom of employee organizations to draw up their own statutes and rules.
- We respect the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining. Employees are not discriminated against or penalized for exercising these rights.
- We will negotiate in good faith with duly constituted employee organizations and/or duly elected representatives and, where appropriate, use our best efforts to conclude a collective bargaining agreement.
- Collective agreements are implemented where they exist.
We act sustainably
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
Beltz Grafische Betriebe GmbH is committed to the sustainable and responsible use of resources. With the introduction of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) from December 30, 2024, we are taking a further step towards protecting the world’s forests and making our production processes even more environmentally friendly.
- Our printed products, including paper and cardboard, meet the highest sustainability standards.
- We actively support the objectives of the European Green Deal for the protection of biodiversity.
- Transparency and traceability are a matter of course for us - we work closely with our partners to comply with the legal requirements of the EUDR.
Green electricity certificate
Renewable energies drive our production
At Beltz Grafische Betriebe GmbH, we focus on sustainability in every respect. Our business is powered entirely by electricity from renewable energy sources, as confirmed by our green electricity certificate. We are proud to make a contribution to environmental protection while offering a high-quality printing service.
Current information on the topic of sustainability
Blog
Sustainability in action: Our contribution to the Thuringia Sustainability Agreement
Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword, but a central concern of our society. In times of climate change and environmental degradation, it is more important than ever to use our natural resources responsibly. Companies are faced with the challenge of reconciling ecological, economic and social aspects. They play a decisive role when it comes to developing sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. Consumers are also becoming more aware and are
Green printing: 5 exciting benefits of FSC® certification at Beltz
Responsible action and sustainability are among the most important core values of our company. For this reason, we took care of the FSC® certification of our company some time ago and, as a holder of the FSC® certificate, we are now demonstrating our commitment to environmentally conscious production and sustainable forest management. We see the seal as a promise to our customers and a contribution to a greener future. By