Initiatives
Sustainability is a key focus at Sport-Thieme: we use environmentally friendly energy, ship products in a climate-conscious manner and support regional projects. An EMAS-certified environmental management system is planned for the end of 2025. We are also actively involved in environmental and climate protection at an international level – for all our employees and our future.
Charta der Vielfalt
As a signatory of the “Charta der Vielfalt” we are committed to recognizing, valuing, and promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
The Climate Pledge
Sport-Thieme has signed the international voluntary commitment The Climate Pledge. The initiative was co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism. According to the initiative, 695 companies across 50 countries have joined.
The Climate Pledge outlines three key areas of action:
- regular measurement and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions,
- implementation of measures to reduce emissions, including efficiency improvements, the use of renewable energy, and material savings,
- compensation for remaining emissions through additional and quantifiable offsetting, with the goal of reaching net-zero CO2 emissions by 2040.
By signing, Sport-Thieme is aligning its future measures with this framework. More Infos: https://www.theclimatepledge.com/
Sport-Thieme is a member of ZEMBA
At Sport-Thieme, we actively work to reduce emissions in shipping compared with conventional sea freight. We are a member of the ZEMBA (Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance). Together with well-known companies such as Amazon, Tchibo, Patagonia, Nike and 6 other companies, we are making our contribution to reducing emissions from sea freight to a minimum and at the same time investing in more environmentally friendly propulsion systems.
More Information: https://www.shipzemba.org/
Further sustainability initiatives:
- 4 photovoltaic systems with a maximum total output of 177 kW to cover the base load of electricity
- Low-emission district heating supply via the local biogas plant
- Occupational health management and other benefits for employees
- Support for social initiatives in culture, sport and meeting places, as well as for youth development