Düsseldorf, Germany – 24th October 2022 – As a global supplier to the battery components and pharmaceutical device markets the Heitkamp & Thumann Group recognizes its social and environmental responsibility and the opportunity to drive change within our industries.

We have been working in cooperation with renowned sustainability consultancy fors.earth to develop a global integrated sustainability strategy for the Heitkamp & Thumann Group.

The first phase of the project, including a strategic materiality analysis and setting of our ambition level, is now complete and we are proud to release our vision, commitment and the four strategic action fields as part of our Group Sustainability Statement:

Heitkamp & Thumann Group‘s Sustainability Statement:

As a leading global partner for the development and supply of world class precision formed components, Heitkamp & Thumann Group’s products reach a large number of the global population on a daily basis – in portable energy, electro-mobility and health. This gives us the responsibility and the opportunity to drive ecological and social transformation.

Our vision is to contribute to a world within the planetary boundaries by enabling fully circularable products. Our global team is working together to deliver even more innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions. For us, sustainability means further improving our own footprint, and by partnering with our customers and suppliers we strive to create positive impact along the value chain.

To achieve these ideals, as Heitkamp & Thumann Group, we have set up ambitious goals to integrate ecological and social responsibility into our core businesses. We have developed a sustainability strategy that focuses on four action fields: Circular Economy, Responsible Sourcing, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, as well as Health and Safety.

Our Divisions and Business Units are now focusing on the next step to define and set clear and ambitious targets and to detail out our roadmap to further embed sustainability into our organization.

About the Heitkamp and Thumann Group

The Heitkamp & Thumann Group is a leading global partner for the development and supply of world class precision formed components in both metal and plastic. Founded 1978, the Group today comprises 15 medium-sized companies located in 9 different countries. Efficiency, quality and innovation have always been at the very center of our corporate philosophy and entrepreneurial activities. Highly-qualified and motivated employees and lean structures make us successful all over the world.

Contact

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Marc Severin
Sustainability Program Manager
marc.severin@presspart.com