What does sustainability mean to us?
As an internationally active company, Rehm Thermal Systems fulfils its responsibility for sustainable resource management. Environmental awareness means taking responsibility for our products throughout their entire life cycle.
"Sustainability is important to us.
In all processes, we pay attention to the careful use of resources."
Johannes Rehm, Managing Director
Save the Future: Commitment to nature and the climate
Our energy concept combines efficient technologies and expertise with the requirements of a modern manufacturing company. Tradition meets globalisation - with raw materials from suppliers in the region, we manufacture systems that are successful on the world market. Low material consumption, reliable recycling of reusable materials and short transport routes, i.e. we produce in Germany for Europe and in China for the Asian market, characterise Rehm. High-quality, durable systems with low energy consumption and minimised emissions are the basis of our system development and production. Our commitment benefits not only the environment, but also our customers!
2011: Save the future
With Simple. More. Sustainability., Rehm launched the "SAVE THE FUTURE" project back in 2011 with the aim of taking responsibility for our products throughout their entire life cycle at our global production sites. The aim is to minimise material consumption and recycle reusable materials during production, keep transport routes short to reduce the use of secondary resources and ensure robust, durable and retrofittable systems with low energy consumption and minimal emissions.
2014: Sustainable building technology
Our production halls have been equipped with heat recovery technology, which reduces energy consumption by up to 30 %. The first photovoltaic system on our roofs sustainably reduces our energy costs.
2014: Ecoprofit
Sustainability all along the line. Rehm Thermal Systems and Rehm BlechTec are honoured with the environmental seal as Ökoprofit companies. The focus is on the areas of energy management, waste and recycling, occupational health and safety, legal and environmental controlling as well as the conscious handling of hazardous substances. Environmental protection and sustainable production are firm guiding principles at Rehm. With innovative technologies and a well thought-out energy concept, the company fulfils all the requirements of a modern manufacturing company.
2017: LED lighting
2021: Climate-neutral exhibition stand
First climate-neutral trade fair stand at productronica in Munich.
2022: Environmental management system
Initial certification of the ISO 14001 environmental management system
2022: Collecting Dragon
What to do with empty printer cartridges? For more than 20 years, INTERSEROH Product Cycle GmbH has been supporting schools and kindergartens in improving their equipment and expanding their educational infrastructure with the "Collecting Dragon" project. We at Rehm are supporting the Zainingen kindergarten in the region with this campaign. The children there can look forward to receiving cuddly toys and games in exchange for the old cartridges.
2022: Travel allowance
Every employee receives financial support in the form of a travel allowance to reduce the cost of travelling to work and make more environmentally friendly means of transport more attractive.
2022: Energiy Scouts
Energy efficiency and climate protection are important? Contribute something yourself? But how? These questions were answered for three trainees at Rehm Thermal Systems during their training to become energy scouts.
2022: Carpooling platform
Introduction of a carpooling portal for employees as a digital platform that enables employees to form carpools to commute to work together, which not only saves costs but is also environmentally friendly.
2022: Climate protection
2022: Benefit card
2022: REHM electric car
The first REHM electric car for employees offers an environmentally friendly alternative and emphasises the company's commitment to sustainable mobility.
2023: Climate protection
As a founding member of the corporate network for climate protection, Rehm Thermal Systems is committed to promoting and implementing innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact.
2023: Take-back system
Setting up a take-back centre for portable batteries promotes recycling, protects the environment and helps consumers to dispose of their used batteries properly.
2023: Educational partnership
What do I want to be when I grow up? What career should I pursue after school? Rehm Thermal Systems has been cooperating with schools in the region for years, including the Anne Frank Realschule in Laichingen. The signing ceremony for the educational partnership with the secondary school in Laichingen took place on 30 January 2023.
2023: Donations in kind
With a donation in kind from our employees, we are doing our bit to support the earthquake victims in Syria by providing vital relief supplies and materials to help the affected families during this difficult time.
2023: Red Cross
With a cheque for EUR 2500, Rehm is supporting the current appeal for donations from the DRK local association in Blaubeuren.
2023: Transformation
Elocompanion accompanies Rehm Thermal Systems on the path to holistic, corporate sustainability.
2023: CO2 balancing
2023: Employer of the future
Rehm receives the Employer of the Future award for digitalisation, sustainability and innovation.
2023: Renewable energies
With the installation and commissioning of further photovoltaic modules, Rehm is upgrading to 527 kWp and can thus generate a significant proportion of its own energy.
2023: E-charging stations
The introduction of an environmental management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14001:2015 at Rehm Thermal Systems points the way forward for the climate strategy.
Rehm Thermal Systems has set itself the goal of being climate-neutral in Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2045. By 2033, CO2 emissions in this area are to be reduced by 40% compared to 2021. These targets are in line with the official guidelines of the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control. In order to meet these targets, Rehm Thermal Systems has been working closely with elocompanion from Leutkirch in the Allgäu region since 2023 and is helping us to realise a complete transformation in the area of sustainability.
Corporate climate protection network
How can an internal management and employee information system help companies to protect the climate? And what specific measures can a German mechanical engineering company implement to reduce emissions? Find out more in our good practice film with Rehm Thermal Systems GmbH in Blaubeuren.
Certified quality
Rehm Thermal Systems and its subsidiary Rehm BlechTec have been regularly certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 since 2004. We also plan and design all machines in accordance with CE machine guidelines. We are regularly certified in the energy audit according to DIN EN 16247-1 and have now set another milestone towards climate neutrality with the introduction of the environmental management system according to DIN EN ISO 14001:2015 at Rehm Thermal Systems GbmH.
Transparency in environmental matters - we are a member of CDP
Rehm Thermal Systems GmbH discloses its impact on climate change and/or forests and/or water security through the CDP platform, a global non-profit organisation that operates the world's leading environmental disclosure platform. CDP drives companies and governments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, secure water resources and protect forests. In 2021, over 13,000 companies with over 64% of global market capitalisation disclosed environmental data through CDP. In addition, more than 1,100 cities, states and regions have disclosed their data. This makes the CDP platform one of the world's richest sources of information on how companies and governments are driving environmental change.
