According to the Sustainable Procurement Guidelines published by the BME  (Germany’s Association for Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics), up to 80 % of a company’s carbon footprint comes from their procurement processes and supply chains.  That’s why procurement needs to play a pivotal role in any corporate sustainability strategy. To [...]

Every year, the health care industry emits the dizzying amount of around two gigatonnes of greenhouse gases. That’s equivalent to the annual carbon emissions from 514 coal-fired power stations! The above figures were calculated by an NGO named “Health Care Without Harm” (HCWH), and the conclusions they draw are [...]

DEBATIN places a strong focus on family-friendly structures and satisfied employees. We’re committed to being an attractive, family-focused employer, building a strong and stable DEBATEAM, motivating our employees and achieving success together. To do justice to these goals, we began in 2018 to introduce strategic, family-friendly HR policies that cater [...]

According to the UBA (German Federal Environmental Agency), Germany generated 18.9 million tonnes of packaging waste in 2018. Consumers generated around 108 kg of domestic packaging waste per person, and the total per capita rate exceeded 227 kg per person. The data shows that packaging waste has risen sharply over the [...]

Recently we invited you to take a look at our DEBATIN sustainability report. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be uploading this voluntary report chapter by chapter. This week, we’d like to introduce you to DEBAGRIP® grip-seal bags. Made of sustainable PCR film (post-consumer recycled material), they’re our planet-friendly alternative to [...]

The mouse says thank you to the elephant: this year, DEBATIN, a family-run SME, bestowed the title of “Sustainability Champion” on Henkel AG & Co. KGaA – a major, publicly listed corporation whose dedication to sustainability makes them a solid partner in our supply chain. Supplier Code of Conduct: [...]

In clinics and hospitals, many of the processes connected with internal logistics are hidden to the human eye. But behind the scenes, they keep the “system” up and running. One of the functions of internal logistics is handling the movements of medical samples. These are generally sent back and [...]

Medical experts and major banks around the world ascertained long ago that cash does not transmit diseases. Nonetheless, when the pandemic struck, many shops began asking customers for cashless payment. A survey conducted by the European Central Bank (ECB) confirms that card and contactless payments have increased across Europe [...]

Our company began resolutely pursuing sustainability goals back in 2012. We invest considerable time, effort and resources in intricate details – as well as working on the bigger picture, on deep-rooted, structural changes. Now, finally, we’re reaping the rewards. Anton Debatin GmbH is the [...]