With a clear vision and concrete goals, DUCO is taking daily steps toward a more sustainable future. In this blog, you can read how we're doing it.
DUCO's Path to a Sustainable Future
DUCO's Path to a Sustainable Future
With a clear vision and concrete objectives, DUCO takes daily steps towards a more sustainable future. In this blog, you'll discover how we approach this challenge.
Innovation, Investment and Impact
DUCO's path to a sustainable future through innovation, investment and impact. Sustainability isn't a trend, it's a necessity. At DUCO, we understand that responsible business goes beyond green initiatives – it's a fundamental change in how we design, produce and collaborate. With a clear vision and concrete objectives, we take daily steps towards a more sustainable future. In this blog, we'll share our initiatives, investments and ambitions.
Collaborating for a Greener World
Global demand for energy efficiency and responsible production is increasing. As market leader in 'Natural Indoor Comfort', we take our responsibility seriously and join forces with partners, suppliers and customers. Only together can we accelerate the transition to sustainability.
Our Investments in a Sustainable Future
To reduce our impact and make our processes more sustainable, we've already implemented various investments and innovations:
- 1,600 kWp solar park: a significant step towards energy independence
- 100% gas-free new office buildings, fully aligned with our climate ambitions
- Energy monitoring & LED relighting: optimising our energy consumption in production halls
- More efficient compressor fleet and expansion of charging infrastructure for our electric vehicle fleet
- Smart paint thickness control for more sustainable use of raw materials
- In-house water treatment facility for responsible water management
Concrete Sustainability Goals
Sustainable business means not only investing, but also setting measurable targets. DUCO has committed to the VOKA Charter for Sustainable Operations and actively participates in the European Green Deal. We achieve this through:
- Carbon Footprint management and continuous reduction of our CO2 emissions
- Product Life Cycle Analyses (LCA) to improve environmental performance
- Understanding double materiality risks to embed sustainability in our business strategy
Our 10 Key Areas for Sustainability
Innovative Products: Climate and Customer-Friendly
- By 2030, at least 50% of the mass of new products will consist of recycled materials
- We reduce disposable packaging by 25% by the end of 2026 (compared to 2022)
Product Design and Lifecycle Management
- New products from 2025 onwards will be 90% recyclable
Sustainable Purchasing and Investment
- 40% CO2 reduction by 2030 and 100% by 2045 (scope 1 & 2, compared to 2020)
- 75% of our suppliers evaluated on sustainability by 2025
- Origin of top-80 raw materials fully traceable by 2025
DuCommitments: Our Promise to Employees and Partners
- People-centred HR policy and long-term engagement within the DUCO team
- 15% improvement in OTIF delivery reliability within three years
- Annual evaluation of sustainability actions
- Sustainability anchored at board level from 2025
Sustainability as a Driving Force
At DUCO, we combine innovation with sustainability. We strive for a future where comfort and energy efficiency go hand in hand. By making conscious choices in product development, energy management and partnerships, we take concrete steps towards becoming a climate-neutral enterprise.
Our sustainable actions are balanced across the 5 Ps: Planet, People, Prosperity, Partnerships and Peace. This framework provides DUCO with guidance to integrate sustainability whilst paying attention to social, ecological and economic aspects.
Together we make the difference. Will you join us?
