We have always been
sustainable!
Sustainability
Sustainability is an essential part of the DEFLEX® corporate strategy. Management and employees are constantly striving to create added value for customers and business partners through innovative and economical products and services. "Windows and façades are highly technically designed to save energy, last longer and increase living comfort," says the DEFLEX® management. "We help our customers to successfully develop and sustainably implement their own concepts."
The principles of DEFLEX® include the implementation of an active sustainability strategy with a selection of products and suppliers geared towards this, processing in accordance with the principles of resource-saving consumption minimization, maximum recycling efforts and initiatives to preserve and promote biodiversity.
We promote the efficient use of energy and other valuable resources. We make an important contribution by reusing and recycling wherever it makes sense and is necessary. We consistently invest in state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly and energy-efficient technologies. We continuously improve our processes with the help of management systems.
From a business perspective, we want nature-oriented, sustainable management to be passed on to the next generation. For example, certifications such as ISO 14001 should not just exist on paper, but become part of the company ideology.
DEFLEX® Sustainability in figures
Insects protected by "locking out
kWh/year regeneratively generated electricity
Power supply from renewable energy sources
Supporting sustainable construction
The certification of buildings according to sustainability criteria is becoming increasingly important. Certification systems such as DGNB use verified product data to help calculate the life cycle assessment of buildings. Numerous DEFLEX products are already listed in the DGNB Navigator. This provides architects and planners with a comprehensive information platform on all aspects of sustainable building, with details on sustainability aspects, visualizations and supplementary documents on products, manufacturers and contact persons.
Recycling aluminum
As an environmental partner of the association A|U|F e.V., DEFLEX feeds the collected aluminum remnants into the recycling loop for aluminum initiated by the association. A|U|F is an association supported by German metal construction companies, system houses and other companies that organizes a closed recycling loop for aluminium in the window, door and façade sectors. This guarantees that high-quality aluminum profiles are produced again from old material and that the recyclable material remains in the European Union.
CO2 neutral location
The site in Moers is supplied from 100% renewable energy sources without CO2 emissions and without nuclear power. Photovoltaics were installed on almost the entire roof area over 15 years ago and heat generation was switched to heat pump systems. The same technology is used to cool the offices in summer if required. A heat protection film applied to the outside of the foyer windows protects the entire building from overheating. And also gives the building a Manhattan glow...
Saving resources with suitable packaging
With our Packsize packaging system, we have almost completely eliminated pre-produced cartons for shipping. As a rule, this allows us to reduce packaging sizes by 40 %, save 60 % on filling material and 26 % on cardboard. We also incur lower transportation costs.
And if we do need filling material, this is made from recycled cardboard and is shredded using a packaging padding machine.
Electric if possible - electric vehicles
Fully and partially electric company cars have already been in use for several years. Existing vehicles with this future technology are gradually being replaced in the fleet. A corresponding e-filling station is already located on the DEFLEX® company premises.
For us, this is a clear step towards sustainability, as 58% of electricity in Germany was already generated from renewable sources in 2024 (source: German Association of Energy and Water Industries).
Climate friendly website
Our website is also sustainable and has been awarded the Greentelligent seal. We can prove this with a qualified test report.
What makes deflex.de stand out? Less energy consumption and 531 words
CO2 emissions. At the same time, more performance, visibility and success. The calculation is very simple: if the website is easier to find, requires shorter loading times and takes visitors to their destination faster, it consumes less energy and reduces the CO2 footprint of the Internet.
Quality and environmental management
DEFLEX® is subject to strict quality control. The quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and has been regularly renewed for 20 years.
In 2024, DEFLEX® commissioned the preliminary audit for ISO 14001:2015 certification, so that environmental management will be included alongside quality management in the future.
Sustainability around the building
In 2018, the existing large areas of green space were redesigned to promote biodiversity. The existing company model excludes soil pollution. Any vapors that may escape during production are 100% filtered before they leave the building as exhaust air. Initiatives by trainees to plan and build an insect house are actively supported, as is the hanging of nesting boxes on the company premises. Funds are also provided for flowering meadows and tree planting campaigns.
Sustainability in everyday life
Making a difference even with small steps: our employees integrate the topic of sustainability into their everyday (working) lives on a daily basis. For example, the "No plastic" project was launched six years ago to raise awareness of resource-conserving materials among the workforce. A water dispenser, bags made from tree-free sugar cane paper and adhesive tape made from recycled materials are just a few examples of sustainability that everyone can integrate into their everyday lives.
The supply chain is alive
DEFLEX® takes part in external competitions. In 2023, for example, we were a finalist in the "The supply chain is alive" competition. This competition recognizes activities and measures by companies along the supply chain throughout Germany that make an outstanding contribution to the promotion and protection of biodiversity. The competition is organized by Biodiversity in Good Company in cooperation with DIHK Service GmbH.
Support insect protection
At some point, the idea was born: with the insect protection elements, we not only protect the people in the rooms, but also leave the insects in their natural habitat. Over 5 years ago, this gave rise to the nationwide insect protection competition, which awards prizes every year to projects that protect our smallest inhabitants. Other insect protection products also round off the DEFLEX portfolio: Insect houses, live traps, bottle caps and more.
