We only have one world
The sentence makes us aware of the importance of carefully dealing with our planet. Sustainable acting in the interest of the environment starts with each individual and is implemented at LÜDECKE in all areas of the company. This regards our products, the building and production as well as numerous other green activities.
CARBON FOOTPRINT
We calculated our carbon footprint for the first time back in 2023. We tried out various tools to calculate our carbon footprint in order to develop a dedicated tool for LÜDECKE. As a result, it will be possible to recalculate this figure in the future and use the original footprint as a benchmark. The tool is based on the standard DIN EN ISO 14064-1 and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol along with its three different scopes.
In 2024, we were able to significantly reduce our greenhouse gas emissions again compared to 2022. This shows how well the new combined heat and power plant and PV system are working. Although direct emissions have increased, total energy-related emissions have been reduced.
Our sustainability projects and goals in the area of the environment
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Energy
Energy
Energy is at the core of sustainability and plays a major role in the economic, social and environmental aspects. As we pursue energy-intensive activities, resulting in energy consumption comparable to roughly 1,000 households, we discovered the enormous potential of sustainability measures at an early stage and have already successfully implemented a number of them since. We’ve been the first special customer to purchase green electricity from Stadtwerke Amberg since 2012.
STATUS OF PROJECTS IN 2025
- Green energy: Carbon emissions reduced by 482 g/kWh
- Solar power: 2,500 modules with a total output of almost 1,000 kWp
- Cogeneration unit power: 248 kW electrical power
- Cogeneration unit heat: 258 kW thermal power
- Heat pump: 61 kW thermal power
- LED lighting
- Energy monitoring
- Load management
- Local heating network for tenants
- Tenant power concept
- Electrical company cars: 14 charging stations for electric cars
- Climate-neutral fuel for combustion engine company cars: HVO100 – 90% lower carbon emissions than traditional fuels
TARGETS FOR 2030
- Increase the share of fossil fuel-free propulsion systems in cars used by the workforce to 50% with corresponding grants (4% at present)
- Convert the entire company fleet to fossil fuel-free propulsion systems
- Complete removal of fossil fuels from the energy supply. Convert the cogeneration unit to hydrogen or replace it with alternative solutions
- Reduce the energy intensity (total energy consumption for completed parts) by 10%
- Annual constant power self-sufficiency of 60%
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Products
Products
Our products set us apart. We produce high-quality coupling systems for a wide range of media and applications in line with our guiding principle “Engineered and Made in Germany”. LÜDECKE guarantees 100% product reliability at all times. Our products provide the foundation for a safe, sustainable industry.
STATUS OF PROJECTS IN 2025
- Durable, safe & top-quality products
- Energy-efficient products (OptiFlow)
- Chrome III surfaces – Reach
- Recyclable materials for products
- Substituting concerning substances (lead-free)
- Use of high UMA material concentrations
TARGETS FOR 2030
- Keep the product complaints rate constantly below 0.05%
- Reduce material use
- Increase the share of lead-free materials
- Increase the share of energy-efficient coupling systems sold
- Increase the share of safety coupling systems sold
- Increase the share of intelligent coupling systems sold to improve operational safety among customers
- Leading in future industries and technologies
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Production
Production
Energy efficiency and conserving natural resources are aspects we take into consideration when it comes to our products and our production.
STATUS OF PROJECTS IN 2025
- Central machine cooling through 350 kW heat pump and heat recovery system
- Additional cogeneration unit absorber for machine cooling: 196 kW cooling power
- Advanced filter system
- Retrofitted for machines & storage
- Continuous modernisation of the machinery
- Chip processing & recycling
- Digitalisation of all planning and production processes
TARGETS FOR 2030
- Higher value creation by increasing the level of automation
- Less downtime and damage to machines through comprehensive digital machine data logging and predictive maintenance
- 100% programming on the digital machine
- Completely digitalised operating resource inventories
- Autonomous logistics systems (FTS)
- Automated planning and production processes with MES
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The Circular Economy
The Circular Economy
We take great efforts to use recyclable materials and avoid disposable products. By paying more attention to this and reducing waste, we have the power to help natural systems regenerate.
STATUS OF PROJECTS IN 2025
- Transition from plastic films/packaging to recycled materials
- Spare parts for product preparation
- Extensive waste concept – waste separation
- Recyclable boxes, mailing bags
- Using less paper in our everyday business
- Canteen: Glass containers and lunchboxes for transporting food
- Water dispenser for filling reusable bottles
TARGETS FOR 2030
- Fully digital, paperless administration
- Reduced use of packaging materials through exchange systems and similar initiatives
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BIODIVERSITY
BIODIVERSITY
Promoting nature is one of our top priorities. Along with other commitments, this means preserving and creating natural habitats for native animal and plant species. To facilitate this, a large proportion of our company premises is dedicated to green spaces: Wildflower meadows, extensive green roof areas, two ponds, several hedgerows and a collection of insect hotels provide a green oasis in the heart of the industrial area.
STATUS OF PROJECTS IN 2025
- Beehives, insect hotels, nesting boxes, bat boxes, swift boxes
- Flowering meadows
- Meadow orchard
- Green roofs
- Mowing verges
- Ponds as rainwater retention basins
- Deadwood
- Wild fruit hedges
- Herb garden & berry bushes
- Botany – wild fruit hedge information boards
- Rooftop garden for growing vegetables and herbs
- Protection of endangered species on the red list
- Seed feeders in the LÜDECKE park
- Communicating environmental awareness to employees and guests with campaign days, workshops and tours
TARGETS FOR 2030
- Creating a green façade
- Working more closely with LBV (the Regional Society for the Protection of Birds and Nature), BUND (the German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation) and other regional natural protection societies
- Launching at least one environment project by the apprentices each year
