Sustainability as a matter of course

H&B Electronic – Responsible management, sustainable action.

Our core concern is to harmonise economic necessities with ecological interests. With the continuous improvement of operational environmental protection and quality standards, we achieve a constant reduction in the environmental impact of the site.

Connect. Improve. Moving forward –
for a future worth living and loving.

LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY – GLOBAL COMMITMENT

LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY –
ENGAGEMENT WORLDWIDE

Our actions are guided by the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations in order to actively help shape a sustainable future. We take responsibility for the environment and people in our region. At the same time, we are facing up to global challenges such as climate change, resource consumption, environmental pollution and social justice.

Social responsibility

Social responsibility

As a family-run company, H&B favours flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes. Our goal is organic and profitable growth that combines economic success with social responsibility.

We stand for the preservation and protection of human rights as well as for a safe and future-orientated workplace. We offer our employees a secure workplace and individual development opportunities, which we systematically promote as part of our personnel development programme. As an attractive employer in the region, we are specifically looking for talented people who are willing to make decisions and innovate, take on responsibility and shape the future together with us.

Our social responsibility extends beyond the company: we are committed to fair working conditions along the entire supply chain and support both regional and international social projects.

Responsibility for our environment

Responsibility for our environment

At H&B, sustainability is at the centre of every phase of the value chain – from product development, production and logistics through to disposal. Our actions are based on the principle of "Reduce – Reuse – Recycle", which we consistently establish in development, production, purchasing and all business processes.

Through continuous improvements, we are systematically reducing our environmental impact and increasing energy efficiency in all areas of the company. We balance our greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the internationally recognised GHG protocol and implement targeted measures to reduce and offset them.

Both our products and our production processes are resource- and energy-efficient. With our innovative solutions, we are actively contributing to the transformation from a linear economic model to a circular economy.

We are also actively involved in the local community, promote social and ecological projects in the region and contribute to the protection of biodiversity.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR LONG-TERM STABILITY

For H&B, the long-term preservation of the company clearly takes precedence over short-term profit maximisation. Our growth is organic and continuous, based on a solid financial foundation. Every investment is made with foresight and responsibility in order to ensure economic stability and sustainable success.

Through targeted investments in machinery, equipment and buildings, we strengthen our location in Deckenpfronn in the long term and create the basis for future-proof production. At the same time, we promote awareness of sustainability issues both internally among our employees and externally among our partners. Transparency along the entire supply chain is essential for us. We rely on open communication and responsible behaviour.

Hans Böhm

CEO H&B Electronic

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED

At the beginning of 2013, we moved into our new building with an exemplary energy concept. In winter, it is heated 100% with waste heat from the production processes, without the use of fossil fuels. We are also implementing many other measures and strictly adhere to the H&B environmental guidelines. Here too, our motto is: Connect.Improve.Lead the way.

Specific measures in the company

  • Use of reusable or returnable packaging wherever possible and sensible.
  • Only use recyclable materials as a matter of principle.
  • A high level of material utilisation should be aimed for in all processes.
  • Separate collection of materials for regular recycling.
  • Carry out internal transport only with returnable packaging.
  • Avoid transport by combining deliveries to customers or from suppliers.
  • Encouraging all employees and/or colleagues to handle materials with care
  • The continuous improvements in all processes practised in our company are thus also transferred to the environment.
  • We promote environmental awareness among our employees in all areas and at all levels. Training and further education is therefore an integral part of our UM system. We are also committed to complying with all environmental regulations and communicating openly with the authorities.
  • We already record our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in full and the majority of Scope 3 emissions
  • We express our commitment to sustainable management by signing the ‘VDWF Commitment’