Sustainability

With responsibility for the next generation.

Insulating glass windows are sustainable products par excellence. They play an outstanding role in energy-efficient construction. One of the most important requirements for them is durability. The quality of the adhesives and sealants used in their manufacture is crucial to this.

This is precisely what we focus our product development on. The better the sealant, the more durable the window, the more satisfied our customers. And the same applies: the fewer harmful substances in the product, the better for the environment. With this attitude, we were pioneers in the elimination of mercury in polyurethane.

However, our understanding of sustainability applies not only to our products, but also to our entire corporate behaviour. This includes helping to conserve resources, reduce our energy consumption and operate a modern waste management system through continuous improvements.

Finally, for us, sustainability means taking responsibility for the well-being of our employees. Occupational health and safety is a top priority for us as a company in the chemical industry.

Sustainability guideline

 
As a company in the chemical industry, we develop, produce and distribute adhesives and sealants for the insulating glass industry worldwide. We are actively committed to sustainability and responsible behaviour and are aware of our responsibility towards customers, suppliers, employees and other stakeholders as well as towards the climate and society. In particular, we are guided by the values of integrity and fairness, regardless of whether our activities take place in Germany or abroad.
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Declaration of human rights

 
We support initiatives, principles and international standards such as ‘Responsible Care’ as a contribution to the German chemical industry's ‘Chemie3’ sustainability initiative, the ‘Climate-friendly SMEs’ initiative of the German Association of Energy Consumers (VEA), the International Labour Organization's (ILO) Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct and are committed to embedding these in our company.
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Code of Conduct

 
Our Code of Conduct contributes to our reputation as a business partner and employer in the markets and communities in which we operate. We employ people with different cultural and personal backgrounds. We value and protect this diversity. Our Code of Conduct is crucial for successful cooperation.

Our Code of Conduct is binding for all managing directors, managers and employees of IGK worldwide. All employees, regardless of hierarchy and area of responsibility, are obliged to comply with the listed requirements. Managers at all levels should set an example of honest and upright behaviour and support others appropriately.
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Corporate policy

The current and future requirements of the market determine the quality of our products and services. We view the market and its changes as an opportunity and focus on the wishes and goals of our customers and potential customers. We are committed to customer satisfaction through the high quality of our products and services. We operate formal management systems in which the systematic pursuit of corporate policy is ensured by analysing, evaluating and defining objectives and measures. Management and executives are responsible for the implementation, realisation, maintenance, further development (continuous improvement) and effectiveness of our management systems.

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Supplier Code of Conduct

 
The current and future requirements of the market determine the quality of our products and services. We view the market and its changes as an opportunity and focus on the wishes and goals of our customers and potential customers. We are committed to customer satisfaction through the high quality of our products and services. We operate formal management systems in which the systematic pursuit of corporate policy is ensured by analysing, evaluating and defining objectives and measures. Management and executives are responsible for the implementation, realisation, maintenance, further development (continuous improvement) and effectiveness of our management systems.
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