Climate Protection at RKW
There can be no sustainability without climate protection, because it is an essential basis for a world in which future generations can still live carefree and operate successfully. The use of electricity from renewable energy sources and the continuous improvement of the energy efficiency of our production are only the first steps on our way to actively address the issue of decarbonization. We are committed to take responsibility and to make an active contribution to climate protection. Because only consistent action will keep our planet livable.
Renewable energies and energy efficiency
We use electricity from renewable sources such as wind, solar, and hydropower. In 2024, this allowed us to cover around 54% of our global electricity consumption with renewable energy. At the same time, we have continued to advance measures to increase energy efficiency: We continuously monitor and analyze our consumption of electricity, natural gas, and other energy sources. Through initiatives such as upgrading equipment, optimizing technical processes, and improving energy efficiency at our production sites, we have been able to reduce our energy consumption – for example, through more efficient process heat generation, optimized cooling, and increased equipment efficiency.
Climate Protection
Coping climate change and the negative effects of wasting resources are the greatest challenges facing society today. As an energy-intensive plastics processing company, we are aware of our special responsibility and know what contribution we can make to mitigate climate change and improving the circular economy. We address the challenges to which we can make a direct contribution. The key words “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle“ and the active support of the Circular Economy are of particular importance in our company.
Water withdrawal
The careful and efficient use of water is of central importance to RKW. We continuously improve our water usage and monitor consumption at all sites. Water is mainly used for cooling processes, steam generation, recycling, and sanitary facilities – sourced primarily from municipal supplies and partly from groundwater. In addition, we implement technical improvements and targeted controls to save water and minimize environmental impacts. With water risk assessments, we ensure sustainable and stable processes over the long term.
Further information is available in our current Sustainability Report.