• OUR DEFINITION
    OF SUSTAINABILITY

    For us, sustainability is more than a trend and central to our approach: Since our founding in 1889, we have managed our company responsibly and in harmony with nature.

    Economic success combined with ecological and social responsibility is now an integral part of Rotho. We therefore consider it essential that we continue to develop our understanding of sustainability every year and bring it into line with the major developments of our time.

    Sustainability is a journey and our goal is a future in which it is a matter of course. That is why sustainability is one of the four pillars of our corporate strategy on which we base our
    Define “Zero Waste Vision”.

  • A JOURNEY TO ZERO WASTE

    We currently see the biggest developments in these six areas:

  • As a plastics manufacturer, we are committed to using climate-neutral, high-quality plastics and to using resources responsibly.

    Sustainability is not a trend for us. We laid the foundation for the use of recycled materials back in 2009 with the Müli waste bin and the first Paso. Today, all of our products are 100% recyclable.

    WHERE WE STAND

    • In 2023, 38% of products were made from recycled material
    • All products are 100% recyclable
    • Good Plastics: No use of harmful additives such as BPA
    • Awarded sustainability certificates such as the Blue Angel and Ecoloop

    GOAL BY 2030

    By the end of 2022, we had manufactured almost 40% of our products from recycled materials.

    By 2030, we will use recycled and environmentally neutral plastics for all production, which can be 100% recycled after use.

  • Our corporate culture has a 130-year tradition and is based on extensive know-how in the industry. We develop, produce and sell high-quality and long-lasting solutions for your home. Our products ensure that your belongings stay well-maintained, fresh and durable for longer. We are convinced of the longevity of our products and offer a 20-year guarantee.

    WHERE WE STAND

    • Durable products with a 20-year guarantee
    • Thanks to timeless design, our products remain modern even after years
    • Our products help to protect personal items (e.g. Evo Total Protection), keep food fresh for longer (e.g. Fresh Dynamic Box) and thus save money in the long term. That's why we talk about Zero Waste of Money.

    GOAL BY 2030

    We will continue to develop products that support our customers in their everyday lives. Our focus will increasingly be on long-life concepts that have a positive impact on the environment and your wallet.

  • Turning waste into gold

    Vegetable and fruit scraps = garbage? Absolutely not!

    Raw fruit and vegetables are perfect for compost and should therefore always be separated from the rest of the waste - whether for your garden or the organic waste bin. Did you know that composting food waste reduces emissions and enriches the soil for gardening?

    Watch the video here

  • Sustainable action is very important to Rotho. We continue to use renewable energy sources consistently. We have a long-term energy management system that we use to improve our energy efficiency.

    WHERE WE STAND

    • 100% green electricity in all our production plants
    • Photovoltaic systems in five of six locations and on over half of our roofs
    • Heat recovery for heating the buildings
    • Motion detectors, light measurement and the use of LED lamps
    • Energy management system with regular audits
    • Machines that are state-of-the-art and subject to the best conditions for energy consumption

    GOAL BY 2030

    • Photovoltaic systems in all company locations
    • Energy savings through fully digitalized processes
    • Energy-saving travel through a mobility concept

  • Our corporate culture is based on mutual respect, openness, the joy factor and responsibility. Our values ​​are the guideline for all our
    Actions, decisions and behaviors. The value of "joy" plays a central role in our company, which is supported by concrete actions within the company and from there carried outwards through our products, services and social activities. Spreading joy is our understanding of social sustainability.

    WHERE WE STAND

    • We are proud of our customer satisfaction rating of 4.8/5 stars, rated on trustedshops.de. We achieve this high value through high-quality products, optimized online purchasing, fast delivery times and uncomplicated customer service.
    • As a family business with flat hierarchies and appreciation for our employees, we value a positive working atmosphere.

    GOAL BY 2030

    • Integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2026
    • By 2024, we will establish a strategy for our corporate culture that embeds both sustainability and social responsibility issues such as health.
    • We create a corporate culture in which everyone feels welcome, accepted and valued. A culture that values ​​the old and develops the new. A culture of joy that brings people from different backgrounds together and promotes internationality.

    backgrounds together and promotes internationality

  • We rely on sustainable packaging solutions both in-store and online. New concepts, materials and innovations to find a sustainable solution for packaging materials and to reduce them as much as possible.

    Our shipping packaging already consists of at least 85% recycled material and is 100% recyclable.

    WHERE WE STAND

    • Our product and shipping packaging consists of at least 85% recycled
      Material and are 100% recyclable
    • Launch of a new, sustainable packaging strategy for online shipping by:
    1. Space-saving packaging
    2. Avoiding laminated boxes
    3. Creative solutions and inspiration for further use of the cardboard
    4. Complete elimination of foil for B2C shipping

    GOAL BY 2030

    • Launch of a sustainable product packaging strategy and implementation of recycled packaging material for POS implementation by 2024
    • Our product packaging will be made from up to 100% recycled material by 2030

  • Do you still have boxes left over from your last order? No reason to just throw them away!

    You can make lots of other things with the boxes.

    For example, colorful, sustainable figures for your children or a device to fold clothes neatly. Find out how in our tutorials.

    View tutorials here
    Download templates

  • We face enormous environmental challenges today and are tackling them with urgency. That is why we have committed to submitting targets that are consistent with climate science to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).

    We are on the way to CO₂ neutrality.

    WHERE WE STAND

    • Partnership with ClimatePartner
    • Calculating CO₂ emissions
    • Preparation of a reduction plan for CO₂ emissions
    • In the medium term, by 2030, we will commit to reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 30%.

    GOAL BY 2050

    Rotho will commit to achieving net zero by 2050.