Awareness for the environment is becoming rapidly more important; and not a moment too soon. At RATHGEBER we are determined to do our best to protect the environment and we have already organized our processes and operations to ensure that we meet the Environmental Management Standard ISO 14001:2004.

We play an active part in climate protection!

RATHGEBER is one of the first in its industry to achieve climate neutrality. “Climate neutral” is a term used to describe companies, processes or products whose greenhouse emissions are calculated and then offset by purchasing emissions certificates. Climate neutrality means that the object described as being climate neutral, such as a product or a service, will not change the CO₂balance in the atmosphere. When you purchase product labeling from RATHGEBER you will be supporting a climate protection project. On request we can also issue certificates for the CO₂amount compensated.

                                                                                     
Why climate protection?

Climate change is the greatest challenge facing humanity. It is threatening biodiversity in flora and fauna, will compromise ecosystems and
change our way of life.

Why act now?

The rise in CO₂and other greenhouse gases has contributed considerably to the greenhouse effect and consequently, global warming. The rate and effects of climate change can still be reduced, but we need to act now. Reducing “man-made” greenhouse gas emissions is a priority. And it’s not just manufacturers who need to reduce their carbon footprint; even service industries can cut back their CO₂emissions.

What can you do?

CO₂and other greenhouse gases which cannot currently be avoided or reduced should at least be compensated for. The change in temperature due to the greenhouse effect is not just a local phenomenon, it’s a global problem. The idea behind “climate neutrality” is to offset the emissions which occur in one location through climate protection projects others.
RATHGEBER currently supports a hydro-electricity project in Pueblo Nuevo Viñas, Guatemala; one of the many worldwide climate protection projects.

Other environmental protection programs – GoGreen

RATHGEBER is not only committed to ensuring the climate neutrality of their own activities, we also look for opportunities to join other environmental protection programs. GoGreen is the German Post Office’s own carbon-neutral program. Customers partaking in the GoGreen scheme pay an additional fee per package/letter which is then used to support internationally recognised climate protections projects.