How we live sustainability at HARTMANN

To help, care, and protect has never been more important

Sustainability: an integral part of our business

At HARTMANN, economic success goes hand in hand with progress in social and environmental areas.

Our brand promise “Helps. Cares. Protects.” clearly expresses that we are keenly aware of our responsibility and do everything we can to fulfil it.

Our sustainability ambition forms an integral part of our objectives and activities: This attitude shapes our actions as a business and is the basis for our success. We achieve our corporate goals – and at the same time add value for society – by acting responsibly and ensuring we use resources carefully.

Stefan Grote

Stefan Grote, Member of the Management Board, heading the Corporate Sustainability Department

"And what matters most: each and every one of us. I am convinced that with our joint commitment to sustainability, we have chosen the right path for HARTMANN."

CO² Footprint 2018 - 2022 Overview for HARTMANN GROUP

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Policy Statement on the Human Rights Strategy for HARTMANN GROUP

The 2023 Policy Statement provides information about our structures and the measures we take to ensure ethical, socially and environmentally compliant behavior in all our business areas and related supply chains.

Reporting channel for employees, employees of suppliers/customers or other third parties: For reports or complaints please email us at reporting@hartmann.info.

Alternatively, please contact our Human Rights Officer Sebastian Grünewald (Sebastian.Gruenewald@hartmann.info, Tel +49 1622452769) or the contact persons named in our Code of Conduct.

All reports or complaints will be treated absolutely confidentially and anonymously.

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HARTMANN Sustainability Report 2021

The 2021 Sustainability Report provides details about our approach and the measures we take to create value for society, to act ethically, and use resources responsibly. Download the report to find out what we have achieved and what lies ahead.

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Sustainability stories

Find out how we at Hartmann are working hand in hand to take responsibility – for our environment and climate, for our products, for our employees and for society.

PAUL HARTMANN AG nominated for German Sustainability Award

PAUL HARTMANN AG has been nominated for the German Sustainability Award in the field of medical technology. Honoring companies for their sustainability achievements, the award is being given this year for the 16th time by the German Sustainability Award Foundation in cooperation with the German government.

Help, care, protection – for climate and environment too

Forest from above

Climate and environmental protection are not only essential to HARTMANN but to us all: The longer we wait, the lower our chances for a future that is worth living for. We take responsibility by taking action. Read how we are accomplishing this here.

Quality, safety, environmental compatibility: Our product responsibility

Health is our prime concern. It is essential that patients and medical staff can fully rely on our products. At the same time, we have to protect the climate as best as we can. As a result, we pursue maximum product safety while using resources as sparingly as possible. Learn how we manage to achieve this goal.

PEOPLE Strategy at HARTMANN

Young woman at HARTMANN

Pandemic, skills shortage, digital transformation: The world is changing. The HARTMANN Value Model is a core element to meet the global challenges of our times and take responsibility for our employees. Learn more about how our PEOPLE strategy enables us!

Russia-Ukraine war: HARTMANN moves closer together

In light of the humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine, we, as a company, are very proud of the solidarity of our employees and their enormous willingness to help across borders.

Growing sustainability at HARTMANN´s logistics

Achieving a sustainable supply chain is driving much of today’s decision-making. We show you which impact our customers have in this.

Stefan Grote on our sustainability approach

With the series "4 questions to..." we introduce various colleagues who fill our sustainability ambitions with life. Today: Stefan Grote, Member of the Management Board and Head of the Sustainability Steering Committee.

Alexander C. Schmidt on Kneipp's sustainability ambitions

In our "4 Questions for..." series, we talk to our colleagues who are bringing our sustainability ambitions to life. Today, we are featuring Alexander C. Schmidt, Managing Director Kneipp Group.

Protect and care on the job at HARTMANN globally

Everyday HARTMANN works to live up to its commitment to help, care and protect – for our customers, our products, but also our workforce. HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) division supports that we all enjoy safety and well-being at the workplace. We spoke to Michael Mak, Senior Manager HSE, to gain insights into the multifaceted, day-to-day...

Certifying health, safety and environment management systems

In the last years, the coronavirus pandemic spotlighted the topic of safety at work. However, many remain unaware of how much more the topic of health and safety encompasses. The Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) department oversees a diverse and detailed range of regulations and measures relating to occupational safety, fire protection and...

New MoliCare® Premium Form delivers a win-win: more comfort and more sustainability

As we continue to innovate new levels of quality for our products, we find that the latest developments can also go farther for the environment. A good case in point? The new MoliCare® Premium Form line. Not only do the improvements provide even better protection and quality for caregivers and patients, the packaging and the design have also...

Strengthening sustainability through supply chain efficiency

Acting responsibly for the environment and conserving resources is a matter of course at HARTMANN. No place in our company is this truer than in supply chain management. In our second article on sustainability in the supply chain, we look at what changes in our transport are helping bring us closer to achieving our climate-neutral goals.

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Download the HARTMANN Sustainability Report 2021

Download the Sustainability Report 2021 to see what we have achieved and what lies ahead.

Download the Sustainability Report 2021 in German

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This is how we help, care, and protect

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