• Our corporate actions are based on responsible values that promote sustainability. Economic, social and environmental issues are tackled and integrated into our business model. We constantly challenge ourselves to balance these concerns aptly and adeptly – for today’s and future generations. Earning money sure, but responsibly and with accountability.

• We record our CO₂
• We offset our CO₂
• Social impact: our approach is to protect and nurture people and the environment. To this end, we give preference to CO₂ compensation projects that also provide effective support for the underprivileged
• 100% „green“ energy

We have chosen a sustainable bank which, in addition to all the services of a conventional bank, also allows us to decide which sustainable project areas are financially supported by us. We have currently opted to support the areas of „renewable energies“ and „ecological agriculture“.

In this way, the transition to cleaner and sustainable energy is further consolidated as financing nuclear-fossil energy projects is not undertaken by the bank. Moreover, in accordance with our own ethical principles, no companies or projects in the arms industry are financed.

Whenever possible, forgoing flights and switching to trains significantly reduces our ecological footprint. Thus, we have decided on the following principles for ourselves:

• „train-state-plane“
• Avoid flights for short distances

The climate change mitigation efforts and initiatives of our suppliers are important to us when selecting partners. We are convinced that effective climate protection is only possible if we work together. Important to us in this respect are:

• Closed-loop economy and processes
• Decarbonization of the supply chains

For us, a balanced, nutritious diet is just as important for the health of our staff and visitors as the protection and regeneration of soil and biodiversity. We also support fairly paid work in the supply chain and prefer the shortest possible delivery routes to minimise greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, we have opted for the following principles when selecting food & catering:

• Seasonal food has priority
• Regional products and suppliers are preferred
• Fair prices in the supply chain
• Environmentally friendly production and delivery
• Priority is given to food that meets organic standards

We reduce our ecological footprint through simple practices:

• Conscious use of water
• A paperless office – digitization whenever possible
• Waste separation
• Environmentally friendly office cleaning
• Responsible office materials
• Reduced plastic waste
• Avoiding disposable catering supplies
• Ensuring minimal waste

Use of recyclable materials and products

Through donations, QALITEC actively supports initiatives and campaigns for climate protection. The advocacy of civil society and humanitarian projects is an important concern of our company culture.