We care – Help to shape the environment
Wesemann moves towards sustainability with the Ecodesign certification according to ISO 14006
In a world where awareness of the importance of environmental protection is steadily growing, we have taken another important step towards sustainability with the certification according to the international ISO 14006 standard for Ecodesign.
Ecodesign emerged in response to the need to rethink how industrial products are developed and manufactured in harmony with the environment. This methodology incorporates the environment as a key factor in the design process, alongside traditional aspects such as functionality, quality, and cost. The goal is to reduce the environmental impact of products throughout their entire lifecycle – from conception to final disposal.
With the ISO 14006 certification, Wesemann reaffirms its commitment to this cause and demonstrates that innovation and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.
The European Union recognized as early as 2005 that the environmentally conscious design of products plays a key role in improving the environmental situation and published the Ecodesign Directive. This concept of environmentally conscious product design first established the framework for mandatory Ecodesign minimum requirements for energy-related products within Europe. The directive already targets the product design phase, as this is where most of the environmental impacts of products are predetermined.
Wesemann systematically extends this energy-focused approach to the materials used in the products. Our approach starts with the selection of raw materials and their origin, which we use – partly in the form of intermediate products and components – in our manufacturing processes. For Wesemann, the manufacturer's responsibility does not end with the installation of the products at the customer’s site but extends throughout the usage phase and includes the reuse options and disposal of the product systems at the end of their life cycle. These lifecycle analyses enable us to incorporate the most economically and ecologically sensible results into product development. For example, energy efficiency played a key role in the development of our laboratory fume hoods. The design was adapted in such a way that a lower air volume flow – and thus a noticeably lower energy consumption – could be achieved while maintaining optimal pollutant retention.
Ecodesign helps us to specifically reduce potential environmental impacts throughout the entire lifecycle during the product planning and design phase. Of course, we always ensure that the high quality of our products is maintained. We consider the integration of these aspects essential for sustainable development in the laboratory sector.