Sustainability as a strategic pillar
The EcoVadis assessment analyzes companies in the areas of environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. ARNOLD impressed with particularly strong performances in the categories of environment and social responsibility. The company scored points with comprehensive energy and CO₂ balancing, the optimization of material use and the ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and ISO 45001 certifications. ARNOLD also achieved high ratings in the areas of employee safety, diversity and training. Under the guiding principle of "BlueFastening Systems", ARNOLD focuses on resource-saving, efficient and intelligent connection technology. Sustainability is not understood as a single project, but as a permanent process of change that promotes innovation and competitiveness in equal measure.
Bernd Weidner, COO of ARNOLD, emphasizes: "The silver medal shows that we successfully combine sustainability, economic efficiency, and customer benefits—and that we are consistently continuing along this path."
Rihab Warag, Marketing and Sustainability, emphasizes: "This result is the result of a great team effort and close cooperation between the departments. Winning the silver medal reflects our daily commitment to sustainability and motivates us to work even harder towards the gold medal in the future."
Continuous improvement as a goal
For ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK, sustainability is not a short-term trend, but a central component of the corporate strategy. The EcoVadis certification provides an objective orientation for the continuous optimization of its own measures, from resource-saving production to fair working conditions and sustainable supply chains.
About the ARNOLD GROUP
The ARNOLD GROUP, internationally known for innovative fastening technology, has developed into a leading supplier and development partner of complex fastening systems due to its extensive know-how in the production of intelligent fasteners. Under the umbrella of "BlueFastening Systems", the company positions itself as a comprehensive provider of engineering, fasteners, functional parts as well as feeding systems and processing technology. This holistic combination of experience and know-how offers efficient, sustainable solutions on an international level. ARNOLD has been part of the Würth Group since 1994.
