Environmental policy
Environmental Philosophy
Since its founding in 2006, VEINLAND stays committed to innovation and sustainability. From new ideas to product development and to mass production, we strive to create environmentally responsible solutions for our clients.
Environmental management is a core aspect of our daily business. We adhere to international environmental standards and conduct regular monitoring of environmental indicators.
Our environmental strategy is designed to reduce energy and water consumption, waste and greenhouse gas emissions, enhance efficiency and optimize business processes through digitalization.
Gerald Rynkowski, Managing Director of VEINLAND GmbH, said:
‘Our products help customers reduce their environmental impact. We utilize solar panels and heat pump at our Headquarters in Seddin. In 2023, we doubled the PV output.’
Abbildung „Digitale Schulung“
Company Portfolio
Employees
Our employees are the foundation and identity of our company. Together with them, we create a sustainable future.
To raise awareness of the importance of environmental sustainability among young people and professionals, we fund educational programmes and organize numerous training courses and workshops.
Innovation
(Data Acquisition & Energy Optimization)
We acknowledge the challenges posed by sustainability in the maritime sector, particularly in light of increasing pollution and hazards.
We have therefore set ourselves the goal of tackling this issue and introducing new solutions that will help the entire industry to become more environmentally-oriented and eco-friendly.
Our data collection systems monitor and optimize ship performance. The fuel consumption data is correlated with the charter contract data using software solutions, enabling shipping companies to act promptly and in real time to reduce fuel consumption. This results in reductions in emissions, including through route optimization. Additionally, we display various vessel, fuel and engine data, which help to make ship operations more efficient and environmentally friendly.
Abbildung „Datenerfassungssystem PIM-OBU“
Christoph Niendorf, Sales Director: ‘Our environmentally friendly practices and sustainable products set us apart from the competition and foster customer trust. I am proud of how our environmental policy reinforces our business and simultaneously makes a positive contribution to environmental protection’.
Abbildung „Zertifikat CO₂-Ersparnis“
Production & Procurement
Procurement
We oversee the optimization of all logistics processes, including the procurement of components via automated warehouse processes. Our approach considers factors such as storage space utilization, warehouse organization and energy consumption. We also utilize optimized transport routes and means of transport.
We place great importance on procuring sustainable and recyclable materials as an effort to contribute to environmental improvement.
Our supplier management system enables us to procure goods with a lower environmental impact. Suppliers with the lowest direct and indirect emissions generated during the production of goods are typically selected.
Production
We focus on developing products and systems that help our customers reduce their environmental impact. Latest technologies are utilized in our manufacturing processes.
By making use of the latest CNC milling technology, we significantly reduce the waste of aluminium and POMC sheets, which in turn leads to less waste and energy savings.
We consider every detail and design products that are as mechanically and electrically efficient as possible.
Christoph Niendorf, Sales Director states, ‘Our customers value our environmentally friendly and sustainable product range. This helps them to reduce ecological footprint and achieve their sustainability goals.’
At VEINLAND, we place great importance on effective packaging management. Our packaging solutions are designed to be efficient, environmentally friendly, safe and aesthetically pleasing. In our packaging process, we prioritize reducing unnecessary weight and volume, reusing packaging materials and utilizing biodegradable and compostable packaging materials.
Thorsten Wagner, Production Manager: ‘Recycled packaging helps protect nature and the environment. We must consider the impact our actions have on others, including future generations.’
Logistics
We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint in all aspects of our business, including logistics and shipping. We partner with environmentally-conscious logistics providers who offer carbon-neutral shipping solutions.
When customers place multiple orders, we consolidate their shipments to minimize the number of delivery routes and carbon emissions.
Environmental Initiatives
Businesses / Paper
We have an automated digital invoice processing system. Other documents are stored digitally, which reduces paper consumption and avoids waste.
We have made technical documents and manuals for our products available to our customers as digital downloads (QR Codes).
We are constantly working to reduce our paper consumption and thus save CO₂ emissions.
Reducing carbon footprint
We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint by improving the energy efficiency of our production processes and utilizing renewable energy sources.
Since the company’s inception, generating and using clean and renewable energy has been a core focus. To further enhance our positive impact, we have expanded our existing photovoltaic system by 26 kW. This was successfully completed at the beginning of 2024 on the roof of our head office, resulting in a doubling of our energy generation capacity.
In 2024, we also implemented rechargeable batteries in place of disposable batteries in all mobile devices in our production, significantly reducing our environmental impact by conserving resources.
Business Travel & Meetings
Our extensive network of service partners built over the years offers numerous advantages. Employees used to travel abroad to perform service and commissioning work on ships.
Instead, we opt for local service partners to perform these jobs – cost-effective and less intercontinental flights and hence reducing environmental impact. We work closely with service partners from Singapore, China, Canada, Brazil, the UAE, Poland and many more.
In recent years, we switch to video conferences whenever possible. Virtual meetings could reduce a significant amount of carbon footprints compared to travelling to customers and business partners by car or plane.
Christoph Niendorf, Sales Director: ‘We strive for partnerships with other companies that are also environmentally friendly. This cooperation strengthens our network and our market position’.
Waste Management
Our efficient recycling programmes facilitate waste reduction by optimizing the separation of paper, wood, metals, electronic waste and plastics.
We participate annually in a dual system for sales packaging (USE PAC) and ensure that packaging waste is properly collected, sorted and recycled.
Disposable plastic plates, cups and cutlery are avoided at events, trade fairs and team events.
Challenges & Future Goals
Developing technologies for emission-free and autonomous shipping
Generate more ecological and renewable energy by doubling the photovoltaic system
Taking further steps to reduce CO₂ emissions through energy efficiency measures
Working towards more resource-efficient production and sustainable development
Promoting employee participation in sustainability initiatives