The basis of our company’s success is not only its effective business policy, but also the fact that we uphold and comply with our own high environmental standards, which are laid down in principle in the ITW group's behavioural guideline, and which apply independently from any obligation to comply with legal regulations and environmental provisions.

In order to do full justice to this responsibility and to guarantee continual improvements, HOBART Germany has drawn up an environmental policy from the group guidelines, and maintains an environmental management system for the efficient implementation of resulting requirements.

In this way, HOBART is able to monitor environmentally relevant factors, based on a targeted analysis - as well as to monitor the level to which the environmental policy is being adhered to. Thus corrective measures can be implemented and documented in case of any deviations. Gained knowledge is integrated into a continuous improvement process.

Environmental awareness on behalf of our employees is to be promoted at all levels. Definition of authorities and responsibilities is the task of management. In order to avoid environmental deficiencies, appropriate goals are derived from our environmental policy. Relevant activities are regulated, and the efficiency of resulting measures is monitored, together with the degree to which our environmental policy is being complied with.

Possible environmental impacts resulting from changes in activities, products or processes are taken into consideration in advance. Local effects of current activities are taken into account to the same degree as the control of dangerous substances and noise emissions on the production site. Environmental aspects are always considered thoroughly.

Water saving and waste reduction are given as much emphasis as the way of applying a conscious energy management system in order to save energy. The future-conscious treatment of all resources comprises the avoidance, reduction and recycling of raw materials with the aim of minimizing the impact on the environment. This is achieved by making consistent use of environmentally friendly technologies matching with an appropriate economical effort.
Potential deviations from regular operation are taken into account and emergency plans are in place to minimise the risk of any negative impact on the environment.

Working in close cooperation with official agencies for the prevention of environmental damage is as self-evident to HOBART as the provision of information and participation in an open dialogue with the public concerning the environmental impact of the company's activities.
When working together with our external partners, we also integrate them in our environmental protection plan and call on them to actively support it.

Ongoing product related customer advice on environmentally compliant handling and dispose of our products is another aspect of the environmental maxims that are in place at HOBART.
We expect the same environmental standards from our suppliers and contract partners as we place on our products ourselves. This includes contract partners who perform their activities on our premises.

Active participation in all areas of the company is just as important for complying with our fundamental goals as informing our employees on ecological matters. Every employee in the company is required to make his/her contribution to protecting the environment and must be aware of his/her responsibility.
Environmental protection is to be pursued by virtue of each person's initiative and responsibility.