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Environment

The biggest challenge currently facing global society is climate change. PROBAT has therefore also developed an ambitious climate strategy, aiming to reduce the CO2 emissions of its own operating processes to net zero by 2030. The underlying climate action plan primarily includes measures to avoid and reduce direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions. Our ISO 14001-certified environmental management system helps us to identify further optimization potential.

Energy and emissions

We focus on energy-efficient solutions and carry out regular energy audits in accordance with DIN EN 16247-1 to identify potential savings. Since 2020, we have been calculating our site-related carbon footprint in accordance with the GHG Protocol and deriving targeted measures to avoid, reduce and offset emissions. Any unavoidable business-related air travel is fully offset.

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REDUCING WASTE, SAVING RESOURCES

Our water consumption is continuously monitored and optimized. We have already been able to reduce it considerably through targeted measures. We also pursue a strict waste avoidance strategy and rely on recycling and environmentally friendly disposal concepts. Hazardous substances are handled safely in order to minimize environmental impact.

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SUSTAINABILITY STARTS IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN

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Our suppliers must comply with our ESG standards and sign our Supplier Code of Conduct. We continuously analyze potential environmental impacts along the supply chain and work on strategies to reduce negative impacts. Sustainability remains a key objective of our procurement policy.

SMARTER PROCESSES; SMALLER FOOTPRINT

We continuously optimize our processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs and use resources in a more targeted manner. By digitizing warehouse processes and shortening material throughput times, raw materials can be processed in line with demand and with less waste. A new production layout with a Kanban system ensures lower inventories and avoids overproduction. The centralization of machines improves the flow of materials and reduces transport routes within production. At the same time, we are promoting the circular economy through targeted maintenance, reuse and recycling - for example by optimizing the maintenance of roller mills. In the long term, we are also planning to increase the use of recycled materials and “green” steel in order to further reduce our ecological footprint. 

ECO-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENTS

At PROBAT, we work every day to develop sustainable solutions for food processing that help to reduce emissions. A broad portfolio of environmental technologies is already making a significant contribution to continuously reducing the external effects of processing within the industry - an important multiplier effect.

Selected Environmental Technologies:

  • Alternative heating methods: technical advances in the field of biogas or hydrogen enable more sustainable operation through adapted burner technologies. Above all, however, electrically powered machines impress with their high energy efficiency and low emissions, especially in combination with green electricity.
  • Heat recovery systems: Excess heat from the manufacturing process is used, for example, to preheat the green coffee, which reduces energy consumption and roasting cycles. Partial recirculation and air recuperators reduce the need for fresh air and increase energy efficiency.
  • Optimum process control: The use of electrical components for optimum process control, particularly to save energy, is also becoming increasingly important in the food industry. Our software also supports our customers in recording and evaluating energy-relevant data.
  • Exhaust air treatment: Pollutants such as volatile organic compounds, smoke and dust are minimized by tailor-made exhaust air treatment systems. The solutions are tailored to various processes in order to reduce the environmental impact.
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Current measures

We are currently implementing further measures to minimize our ecological footprint and increase energy efficiency:

  • Green electricity: switching to green electricity to reduce CO₂.
  • Energy consulting & audit: analysis of potential savings to optimize energy consumption
  • LED lighting: Replacing lighting for greater energy efficiency.
  • Measurement concept: more precise consumption recording for targeted emissions reduction.
  • Thermostats & heating control: More efficient systems to reduce energy consumption.
  • Façades & insulation: Improved insulation to reduce heat loss.
  • Employees: Training and communication to promote sustainable action.

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Environmental Technologies

PROBAT’s pioneering environmental technologies focus on energy savings and maximum cleaning performance. With our solutions for exhaust air treatment and the utilization of excess heat from process exhaust, we support our customers worldwide in creating sustainable production processes.

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