Part of Change.

Our Sustainability Program for a Better Future.

In a world of limited resources in which social tension and the impact of climate change become increasingly more perceptible, the implementation of specific measures is more important than ever. We can only ensure that future generations enjoy a liveable and fair future through collective efforts.

Please join us on our journey towards becoming the most efficient injection moulding enterprise in Austria.

Environment
Responsible use of resources to protect the environment for future generations.
People
A respectful and appreciative approach to our employees and both customers and suppliers based on our values and principles.
Products
Product innovations and further developments relating to processes and production and supply chains on the way to becoming Austria’s most efficient injection moulding enterprise.

Umwelt
Ein verantwortungsvoller Umgang mit Ressourcen zum Schutz der Umwelt für kommende Generationen.
Menschen
Ein wertschätzender Umgang mit unseren Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern sowie Kunden und Lieferanten basierend auf unseren Werten und Prinzipien.

Menschen
Produkte
Produktinnovationen und Weiterentwicklungen bei Prozessen, Produktions- und Lieferketten auf dem Weg zum effizientesten Spritzgießer Österreichs.

At starlim and sterner, we not only regard sustainability as an objective, but as a continuous process and an obligation to the environment, our employees and future generations. We are convinced that, in addition to contributing to the conservation of natural resources, sustainable action also promotes innovation and efficiency in every area of our enterprise.

Our initiatives range from the utilisation of renewable energies through photovoltaic systems and energy-efficient production processes to continuous optimisation of our buildings and systems. We employ the latest technology to minimise energy consumption and, simultaneously, to maximise operational safety. The reduction of CO₂ emissions plays a central role in our efforts to continuously reduce the ecological footprint of our enterprise.

Our employees and partners play a decisive role in this respect. The exchange of ideas and the commitment of all involved has helped us to create a corporate culture in which sustainability is firmly anchored and contributes to continuous further development.

We are proud of our achievements to date, and we continuously endeavour to expand our sustainability goals further. We believe, essentially, that commercial success and ecological responsibility must go hand in hand if we are to ensure a worthwhile and liveable future for everybody.

„Our objective is to become the most efficient injection moulding enterprise in Austria. If we can achieve this in Austria, we can achieve it in the same manner on a global level.“

– Thomas Bründl, CEO starlim and sterner

Part of Change

Click the different parts of the plant to uncover our measures.

Environment

Production locations
free of fossil fuels

Exploitation of waste heat
from compressed air and
process heat for heating

PV rooftop systems with
an output of 1,551 kWp

E-vehicle fleet and
44 charging points

People

Local promotion of cultural
and social initiatives

Modern systems and
office buildings ensure
working comfort

Growth, development
and humanity as central
corporate values

Global biannual
employee survey

Products

Continuous machine monitoring
to reduce additional costs

High-quality materials
enhance more
sustainable products

Continuous further
development of our
production processes

We focus on the energy of the Sun

Our photovoltaic systems provide us with an installed power capacity of 1.6 MWp. With a surface of 8,400 m², these PV rooftop systems on our plants in Marchtrenk, Weisskirchen and Lambach provide part of our energy requirement and enable us to save 330 tonnes of CO2 annually. The energy generated, which could supply approximately 500 households, is used 100% by us.

We exploit waste heat instead of squandering it

We utilise waste heat from compressed air compressors as a main energy source at our Marchtrenk, Weisskirchen and Lambach production locations. Heat pumps are only employed if the waste heat from the compressed air system is no longer adequate.

We heat our production locations without using fossil fuels

A heat pump system with an output of 2,155 kW is employed at the main location in Marchtrenk. Consequently, the plants can be operated with absolutely no need for fossil fuels. These measures enable us to save approximately 1,260 tonnes of CO2 per annum, which is more or less equivalent to a round flight from Vienna to Toronto.

Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations (UN SDGs)

We recognise the significance of Agenda 2030 of the United Nations for sustainable development and the associated Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

These goals play a significant role in promoting a future characterised by fairness, inclusiveness and sustainability. We have identified the following SDGs as particularly relevant for our goals: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG4 (Quality Education), SDG8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG13 (Climate Action).

In the context of our ESG strategy, starlim and sterner are actively involved in accelerating progress in each of these goals. In addition, we support the ten universal principals of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) in the areas of labour, the environment, anti-corruption measures and human rights.

starlim and sterner as Regional Sponsors

We create cohesion in the region

As one of the main employers in the Wels-Land district, we focus in particular on supporting associations and social initiatives in the region.

We create sustainable added value locally through sponsoring, supporting social projects and fund-raising activities.

Our ESG Strategy

At starlim and sterner, we have set ourselves the goal of developing an ESG strategy which embodies a structured plan for achieving targeted initiatives and guides us during everyday decision-making, the development of enduring relationships and with regard to investments. This strategy enables us to address ESG-related opportunities and risks in a comprehensive and forward-looking manner.

We attach enormous importance to corporate responsibility and regularly assess our progress to promote the achievement of our ESG targets. In addition, we place an emphasis on transparency in both our processes and our services.

ESG-Development

The Latest Milestones

The power of the Sun: Sustainable energy generation at starlim and sterner

3. October 2024

As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, starlim and sterner are increasingly focusing on renewable energies. An important part of this strategy is the use of photovoltaic systems (PV systems) at our sites in Marchtrenk, Weißkirchen and Lambach.

Optimum room temperature for efficiency and comfort

3. March 2024

A central component of our sustainability strategy is the intelligent control of our indoor air conditioning, this being designed to minimise energy consumption and, simultaneously, to ensure a pleasant working atmosphere.

A focus on sustainability: Construction of our new production plant in Nantong, China

1. February 2024

Construction of our new production plant in Nantong, China is continuing to plan and extremely successful.