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Sustainable & circular

Sustainable & circular

How we create tomorrow today.

Creating tomorrow.

Creating tomorrow.

Acting circular.

Sustainability is firmly embedded in our DNA. In 2022, we took further decisive steps towards a sustainable future. The focus here: the circular economy.

The current Future Report provides a 360-degree panorama of our commitment: In addition to environmental measures and social initiatives, it shows how MACO implements responsible corporate governance. For the first time, we also showcase projects from the subsidiaries.

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2022 Highlights

Where we are already good at

Thinking in cycles

To what extent circular economy can be integrated into our business model or is already part of it? We have addressed this at an organisational level in 2022. Now we know where we can start and improve.

Petra Engeler-Walch, Sustainability Manager

3 aspects of sustainability

Our commitment to many projects and initiatives in all areas of the company ic clearly visible. Here’s a selection.
Environment

Environment

The ecological footprint of the construction industry is huge - MACO as a building supplier also has a responsibility. If we want to continue living and doing business as before, we have to find a way to make the economy and our products circular.

That means protecting ecosystems, using as few raw materials and processing as effectively as possible. But it also means designing products to be as durable as possible and recycling them at the end of their life cycle so that they can be returned to the material flow in an equivalent form. MACO has initiated many projects to this end in 2022. Would you like a little insight?

 

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Social

Social

Society’s demands and needs are constantly changing, and we are changing with them. MACO picks up on trends and developments, not only in terms of our products or production processes, but also as an employer and a part of society.

We want to make MACO a great place to work. That's why we’ve created an environment that offers opportunities for development, promotes diversity and motivates people to participate. We invest in education and training, and are expanding our initiatives in occupational health and safety. We want to make our employees fit for the future, because we are well aware that their knowledge and skills are the key to a sustainable development.

 

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Economy & Governance

Economy & Governance

Corporate compliance, business ethics, data protection or fair pay - these are just some of the areas that make up responsible corporate governance.

We keep an eye on the legal framework - whether it concerns the company, the products or the materials used - and assure their compliance. In addition, we develop our own corporate guidelines. We ensure transparency through open communication and regular external audits of our management systems. An excerpt of our activities.

 

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Best Practice

We want to act sustainably throughout the Group. Some of the successes of our branches.
Best Practice Benelux

Best Practice Benelux

Little things that make a big difference

It is often the small things that make a big difference. In 2022, employees in Benelux were made aware of what they can contribute to the ecological footprint. This starts with the separation of waste, goes through the conscious handling of packaging material to the use of the specially set up E-charging stations for electric cars.

To reduce travel distances, everyone works from home one day a week and more and more meetings are taking place online. The heating in the office premises stays off on weekends and light sensors automatically switch off the lighting when no-one is in the office.

Best Practice Benelux

Best Practice Benelux

Project #weconnect

In 2020, we strengthened our network of offices and teams in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Not only in sales and product development, but also in logistics. Customers are now supplied directly from Zelhem/Netherlands, and this saves time and CO2 , as long transport routes from Austria are no longer necessary.

Best Practice Germany

Best Practice Germany

Sustainable corporate headquarters

Energy efficiency and environmental compatibility were the focus of the construction of the company building of our German subsidiary HAUTAU, which opened in 2010. Triple glazed windows, more than 4,000 m² of solar panels integrated into the façade and roof area, the use of geothermal energy to heat or cool the building and the reuse of grey water make this building a true “lighthouse” for the region.

Best Practice Italy

Best Practice Italy

Saving energy

For years, we have been taking measures to reduce our energy consumption – in production processes, in the factories, in everyday work. Here are just a few examples:

  • LED lighting: The previously used neon or metal vapour lamps, which develop their full luminosity only after a start-up time of several minutes, have been replaced in the warehouses by LED lamps. According to calculations, around 20 percent of the total annual electricity consumption can be reduced.
  • Air conditioning of the buildings: Groundwater is an ideal heat transfer medium because it has an almost constant temperature of approx. 10° Celsius all year round. At the company headquarters in Italy, we use this to cool the server room and the buildings. Automatically controlled blinds are used for cooling in summer and for insulation in winter.
  • Switching off lights: At night and during the day, by means of motion detectors, the light switches off when employees leave the office.
  • Heating: The heating control also works with motion detectors. If the office is not occupied, the room temperature remains on standby (night lowering). If the window is opened for ventilation, the heating valve closes during the ventilation phase.
Best Practice  Italy

Best Practice Italy

Mounting frame rethought

From 2023 on, the insulation material EPS (expanded polystyrene) will be used for our Libra window mounting frame with a recycling share of 15 percent. Thus, the product line corresponds to the "Criteri ambientali minimi (CAM)"6 which we prove to our customers by means of an environmental certificate. A successful upgrade of the mounting frame, which has already been successfully on the market for 10 years!

Best Practice Italy

Best Practice Italy

Packaging recycling

Our Italian subsidiary MAICO has been using a particularly environmentally friendly material for packaging small orders since autumn 2022. This is a reusable and recyclable bubble wrap, which already consists of 30 percent recycled material. This saves valuable resources with around 220,000 running metres of film needed per year.

The packaging material used for the delivery from Austria to Italy is also given a second life – as a filling material in the packaging boxes which results in hardly any rubbish.

Best Practice Italy

Best Practice Italy

Leaderhip course

Helping to shape corporate development and growth, always keeping an eye on responsibility towards our planet and general wellbeing. With these goals in mind, we want to sensitise our managers to sustainable development in this leadership course.

For 5 months, 11 people regularly take themselves out of everyday office life and work in teams on tasks, address grievances and develop new ideas in the "Safe Zone". Here, team building and individual personal development are fully covered.

Best Practice Italy

Best Practice Italy

Maico Hall

In our subsidiary in South Tyrol, a monthly "Maico Hall" has been taking place since the summer. This half-hour event serves the purpose of providing information and personal exchange where the entire team is invited.

Three topics are dealt with in each case – from new products, occupational safety and ISO certifications to new marketing tools and organisational matters. All employees, with field staff being connected online, receive practical information for their everyday work. A special highlight is the question box, into which all topic suggestions for the upcoming "Maico Hall" can be placed

Best Practice Southern & Western Europe

Best Practice Southern & Western Europe

Intranet introduced

Informing all employees, even if they are scattered all over Italy. The newly set up intranet for the region of Southern and Western Europe makes this possible. In addition to company news & information on all employees, useful templates and working documents, photos and videos, restaurant tips near the company headquarters and a birthday calendar provide the fun factor, and thereby ensure a high acceptance of the platform.

Best Practice Italy & Poland

Best Practice Italy & Poland

We are a power producer

In our Italian and Polish branch, we will also rely on self-generated electricity in the future.

In St. Leonhard in Italy, for example, a photovoltaic system with 200 kWp is under construction. This means that around a third of the electricity required at the Italian company headquarters can be covered. Overproduction (e.g. weekends, company holidays) will be fed into the public network.

In Poland, we currently generate 50,000 kWh of electricity, and the expansion of the PV plant by 150 kWp is planned for 2023.

Best Practice United Kingdom

Best Practice United Kingdom

Hybrid company fleet

Our sales team in the UK has been driving 100 % hybrid cars since 2022. In addition, four E-charging stations were built, which can be used by all employees. This is how we want to motivate as many colleagues as possible to switch to E-mobility.

Downloads

Brochures

Future Report 2021: Creating tomorrow. Caring for future generations. (PDF)

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Future report 2022: Creating tomorrow. Leading in sustainability. (PDF)

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Future report 2023: Creating tomorrow. Acting circular. (PDF)

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Welcome to the world of MACO (PDF)

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Legal notices & regulations

MACO Code of Conduct (PDF)

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Declarations

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Policy (PDF)

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