At Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions GmbH (FHCS), we don't just clean; we clean with a purpose. Sustainability is woven into the fabric of our identity, and we have a longstanding commitment to environmental responsibility. In today's world, addressing industrial and consumer waste is among the most critical environmental challenges. The health of our oceans, the vitality of agriculture, and the overall quality of life hinge on how both businesses and consumers conscientiously navigate their impact on Earth. Recognizing the global scope of environmental waste and the need for collective action, we accept our responsibility to preserve the planet for future generations!
FHCS focuses on three main areas where we believe we can make the biggest difference – by creating products that last, by giving materials a second life and designing out waste. These pillars form the foundation of our sustainability goals and drive our everyday decisions and actions.
We invite you to join us on the journey toward a greener future by choosing our sustainable and durable cleaning products – read on.
FHCS is taking bold steps to combat climate change. Our first and foremost commitment is to achieve CO2 neutrality by 2045. To understand our approach, let's explore two critical aspects of carbon emissions - Scope 1 and Scope 2. Scope 1 Emissions: These are direct emissions that occur from sources that are owned or controlled by an organization. Scope 2 Emissions: The carbon footprint associated with the electricity and heat we purchase.
FHCS is committed to sustainability through its initiative "Sustainability Drives Climate Action." Since 2019, the company has been analyzing the impact of climate change and implementing a multi-step strategy:
We are dedicated to achieving ambitious sustainability targets for 2025, striving for 100% of our packaging to be designed for recyclability, reusability, or compostability. Proudly part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, we champion the ethos that less is more in sustainability. Our focus remains on reducing waste, fostering sustainable packaging, and eliminating virgin plastic, while focusing on what we do best: Creating high-quality products that last.
We currently use 9X less plastic in our packaging than industry standards, and continually set new targets, striving for even greater reductions in plastic usage. By using recycled plastic we save valuable raw material from being scrapped, never to be used again.
Our Canadian office in Laval participated in #worldcleanupday as part of our annual Freudenberg Service Day. Our team spent the morning cleaning up paths and riverbanks of PARC de la Rivière-des-Milles-Iles, a wildlife sanctuary. This refuge is 971 hectares of protected land and is home to 2/3 of Quebec’s vertebrate fauna. The team collected approximately 73 kilos of waste.
This annual tradition is more than a cleanup; it's a powerful statement—one that underscores our proactive stance in addressing environmental challenges. It serves as a reminder of the remarkable impact we can make when we come together for a shared purpose.
