Sustainability | De Martin Group – Surface Technology

Technology meets sustainability

Sustainable surface solutions create measurable added value for customers and the environment.

For us, sustainability and surface technology go hand in hand. Functional surfaces can help to make components more durable, resilient and efficient. Depending on the application, this can conserve resources, reduce maintenance requirements and extend product life cycles.

Together with our customers, we develop surface solutions that combine technical requirements with sustainability goals.

Longer service life
Durable surfaces can extend the service life of parts and components.
Resource efficiency
Carefully selected surfaces can optimise material consumption and resource requirements.
Energy efficiency
Efficient coating and production processes help to use energy in a targeted manner.
Less wear and tear
Functional surfaces protect components from wear and tear and external influences.
Optimised processes
Reproducible processes ensure high quality and reduce waste.
Technology with a future
We develop surface solutions with a focus on technical requirements and long-term sustainability.
Sustainability at De Martin

Responsibility for the environment, people and the future

As a company specialising in functional surfaces and industrial surface technology, we bear responsibility for the environment, people and resources. That is why we are constantly refining our processes and combining technological innovation with the responsible use of energy, materials and resources.

Our roadmap to 2030 sets out specific targets and measures for more sustainable production. In doing so, we consider not only our own operations, but also our supply chain and the entire life cycle of our solutions.

2024: The current situation
Collecting relevant sustainability indicators and defining our baseline.
2025 Strategy & Organisation
Establishment of the group-wide sustainability team, analysis of relevant key performance indicators, and development of the sustainability strategy and reduction pathway.
2026 Optimisation
Implementation of specific measures to improve energy and resource efficiency.
2027 Progress
Continuing and expanding our measures across the entire value chain.
2030 reduction target
Achieving our defined sustainability targets and continuously reducing our environmental impact.

Energy & Climate

Energy efficiency and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions are key components of our sustainability strategy. We are constantly optimising our production processes, reducing unnecessary energy consumption and exploring options for an increasingly climate-friendly energy supply.

Our priorities:

  • Reducing energy consumption
  • Improving energy efficiency in production
  • Use of renewable energy
  • Reduction of CO₂ emissions
  • Ongoing monitoring of relevant environmental indicators
  • Development of specific climate targets by 2030

Sustainable production

Sustainable surface technology begins with efficient and controlled production processes. We are constantly working to use materials, energy, water, chemicals and waste as efficiently as possible, whilst ensuring high quality standards.

In doing so, we focus on:

  • Resource-efficient production processes
  • Efficient use of materials and chemicals
  • Reduction of production waste
  • Optimisation of water and energy consumption
  • Continuous process improvement
  • High quality standards and reproducible processes
Focus

Our key sustainability priorities

Sustainability is firmly embedded in our corporate strategy. By focusing on the areas of energy & climate, sustainable production, water & resources, responsible supply chains, and governance & responsibility, we are laying the foundations for the sustainable development of the De Martin Group.

Energy & Climate
Energy efficiency and the reduction of CO₂ emissions
Technology
Sustainable surface solutions through efficient technologies
Ethics & Compliance
Integrity, responsible conduct and clear standards
Resources
Responsible use of materials, water and raw materials
Supply chain
Sustainable procurement and responsible partnerships
Sustainability throughout the value chain

Responsibility in the supply chain

Sustainability does not end at our own production sites. Together with suppliers and partners, we promote responsible behaviour throughout the entire value chain. By setting clear requirements in the areas of the environment, social responsibility and corporate ethics, we create transparency and long-term partnerships.

This includes:

  • Long-term cooperation based on partnership
  • Taking sustainability criteria into account when selecting suppliers
  • Transparent and responsible procurement
  • Compliance with defined quality and compliance requirements
  • Continuous development of our supplier partnerships
For De Martin, sustainability is a long-term journey

Road to ZERO

Our path to greater energy efficiency, lower emissions and sustainable growth.

With our Road to ZERO, we are pursuing specific and measurable targets for the sustainable development of the De Martin Group. The focus is on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, expanding renewable energy, improving resource efficiency and continuously optimising our processes and supply chains.

We view sustainability as a long-term journey, underpinned by concrete measures and measurable progress.