The raw materials, auxiliary agents and packaging materials we use for our products as well as the machines and equipment we need to produce them are produced in a multi-stage process either on the premises or off the premises.

For the areas on our own premises, where we can collect ecologically relevant data and are in a position to take influence, we consider the following factors:

• Atmospheric emissions
• Wastewater
• Waste management
• Surface contamination
• Energy and heat utilization
• Impact on the general public
• Utilization of raw materials and natural resources
• Business operations under normal or abnormal circumstances, accidents

Environmental Data (maximum legal limits in brackets)

Exhaust gas measurement	NOx 139 mg/m3  (150) Toxic dust limit 0-1 Bacherach (1)  Stack loss 9,0 % (12)  CO 11 mg/m3  (100)
Emission measurement in the foaming plant	Isocyanat 0,028 mg/m3 (10)  Amine  1,0 mg/m3  (20)
Drinking water test	Nitrates (spring old) 46,9 mgNO3/l  (50)  Nitrates (spring new) 36,7 mgNO3/l  (50)
Pesticides	All pesticides below the permissible maximum level