Sustainability reports - Nölken Hygiene Products

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Our sustainability reports

Since 2011, sustainability has been an integral part of Nölken’s corporate strategy, with the aim of embedding issues such as future viability, resource-efficient production, and environmental and social commitment and responsibility throughout the company, as well as systematically monitoring and developing them.

Our sustainability reports are aimed at all our stakeholders – customers, service providers, suppliers, non-governmental organisations, politicians and public authorities, the academic community, the media, as well as our local community, the general public and our employees.

In 2026, we published our 15th consecutive sustainability report (PDF download). The report covers the period from January to December 2025 and provides an overview of our sustainability strategy, our targets and our progress. We outline the approaches and measures we have taken to make our products, services and supply chain even more sustainable.

Highlights of our 2025 sustainability report

The current report for 2025 sets new standards - both in terms of content and methodology.

First report in accordance with the requirements of the VSME core module and the supplementary module. We also report on further sustainability aspects using the VSME-Plus framework
97.5% of non-woven and pulp materials certified to FSC or PEFC standards
98.5% recyclable composite films
99.9% RSPO-certified palm (kernel) oil derivatives
74% of the procurement volume is certified as sustainable (RSPO, FSC, PEFC)
Climate transformation plan launched, with the aim of achieving net-zero CO2e emissions by 2045
65.4% of energy comes from renewable sources, with all purchased electricity being green electricity
Reduction in waste intensity, water intensity and energy intensity (consumption per net sales revenue)

Furthermore, in 2025 we were presented with the ESG Transparency Award, nominated for the German Sustainability Award and won the Ecovadis Gold Medal – a great incentive for our continued commitment. Our approach to sustainability is based on responsibility, partnership and openness. We are not only focused on improving our own performance, but also on promoting sustainable development in collaboration with customers, suppliers and partners.

The next sustainability report will appear in 2027

This report covers the business activities and impact of Nölken Hygiene Products GmbH and Noelken Sp. z o.o. The scope of the report essentially corresponds to our production boundaries. The next comprehensive sustainability report is scheduled for publication in the first half of 2027.

We would like to make our company and our products even more sustainable in the future. We can only achieve this by working closely with you.

Hence our request: tell us your opinion, criticism or suggestions. You can find our online survey here. You are also welcome to write to us directly with your feedback at nachhaltigkeit@noelken.de.