Sustainability at SARSTEDT

Responsibility leads to sustainability.

How we act – aware of our own responsibility

As an independent family business and the largest employer in our home region, we feel committed to the environment and future generations. For us, economic, environmental and social responsibility are not mutually exclusive, but rather mutually dependent on our convictions. Based on this responsibility, we make our business decisions according to ethical principles with the aim of growing sustainably and securing the future of our company and our employees.

Local engagement is just as much a matter of course for us as compliance with all local, national, and international laws and guidelines, as well as the rules of conduct customary in the industry.

Sustainability in practice – holistically along the value chain

As a manufacturing company, we pursue a comprehensive sustainability strategy with the clear goal of continuously reducing our ecological footprint. From the development of sustainable products and resource-saving production processes to a logistics chain that is as environmentally friendly as possible, we continuously optimize the entire value creation process.

In doing so, we are guided not only by economic indicators, but also by internationally recognized standards for environmental management systems, such as certification according to ISO 14001 , which defines both environmental goals and their continuous improvement in a binding manner.

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Resource efficiency & production – quality and sustainability in harmony

Some of our production sites are equipped with inline recycling systems . These enable us to efficiently recycle processing residues and reintegrate them directly into the production process – wherever the highest quality requirements and medical standards can be met without restriction. In other production areas, we are continuously examining how these technologies can be expanded in a meaningful way in the future. In this way, we combine resource-saving practices with uncompromising product quality.

Energy & climate protection – efficient, innovative, responsible

By using modern technologies such as photovoltaic systems and heat recovery systems, we are increasing the energy efficiency of our processes and sustainably reducing our CO₂e emissions. In Germany, we exclusively purchase certified green electricity in order to consistently meet our energy needs in an environmentally friendly manner.

Further information can be found in our sustainability brochure and in Sustainable by Design on sustainable product solutions.

UN Global Compact

Internationally anchored and strategically managed

Our sustainability strategy is based on the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the areas of:

  • Health

  • Education

  • Climate

  • Sustainable production

Since 2023, we have been a participant in the UN Global Compact and are committed to its principles in the areas of human rights, labor standards, the environment, and anti-corruption.

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EcoVadis

In 2025, SARSTEDT was awarded the silver medal by EcoVadis, one of the world's recognized platforms for assessing sustainability performance. The assessment confirms our ongoing activities in the areas of the environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. This makes our commitment to ESG measurable and transparent, demonstrating that sustainability at SARSTEDT is both a lived practice and externally recognized. (As of: 05/2025) https://sarstedt.com/ecovadis

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Commitment and social sustainability

Responsibility for society and regions

Based on our tradition and the core values of Walter Sarstedt, we see companies as an active part of society.

Our social commitment ranges from financial support and sponsorship of social, sporting, and cultural initiatives to the provision of expertise, logistical know-how, and free services. In this way, we not only strengthen the common good, but also our corporate culture, the motivation and resilience of our employees, and our loyalty to customers and partners.

Stories – people who shape sustainability

We are proud of the people at SARSTEDT who not only live sustainability, but also actively shape it. These are projects that reduce our ecological footprint, promote social responsibility, and help shape the future of our society.

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Episode 1

Tradition meets forward thinking – ESG in family businesses

Interview with Frank Neumann, ESG-Manager at SARSTEDT

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Episode 2

From waste to raw material – the circular economy approach in SARSTEDT's production

Interview with Andre Nähring, Operations Manager at SARSTEDT

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Episode 3

Changing with the times – SARSTEDT's path to green logistics

Interview with Rüdiger Kuhn, Head of Purchasing and Logistics at SARSTEDT

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Episode 4

From Recycling to Employment: The Impact of our English Courses

An Interview with our team in Brazil

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Episode 5

Turning Recycling into Opportunity – Sustainable Products with Social Impact

Interview with our team in Brazil about the "Magic Box" – recycled products that support women and drive social projects.

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Episode 6

From Commitment to Impact – SARSTEDT's Social Responsibility

Interview with our team in Brazil on targeted initiatives, from children's days in the favelas to programs empowering women and minorities.

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