Certifications, statements, ratings

Quality standards and continuous development

Company certificates

We are committed to the highest quality and continuous development. Here you will find our current company certificates – transparent and verifiable.

ISO 9001 : 2015 - DQS Certificate

Since 1995 Bürkle is certified according to DIN/EN ISO 9001 by the German society for the certification of quality management systems.

ISO 9001 : 2015

ISO 14001 : 2015 - DQS Certificate

Sustainability with a system: Our ISO 14001 certification shows that sustainability is not just a goal at Bürkle, but a way of doing business.

ISO 14001 : 2015

Sustainability ratings

EcoVadis award: Platinum medal

EcoVadis is an international sustainability assessment and intelligence suite that helps over 100,000 companies improve their sustainability performance and optimise their value chain.
We are proud to have received a Platinum medal for our achievements. Only the top 1% of all companies receive this award.
See also EcoVadis Sustainability Rating

EcoVadis Platinum Medal

EcoVadis Scorecard

Our EcoVadis scorecard provides detailed insights into our sustainability performance in the areas of environment, ethics, labour and human rights, and sustainable procurement. Discover how we scored over 90 points and positioned ourselves among the top 1% of all companies assessed.

EcoVadis Bewertung - Scorecard

Sustainability report

DNK Sustainability Report 2024

Find out how Bürkle takes responsibility for the environment, society and good corporate governance in the latest DNK sustainability report. Transparency, concrete measures and a clear vision for the future characterise our commitment.

DNK Sustainability Report 2024

Company policies

We act responsibly, fairly and transparently – in line with our values and for sustainable success.

Labour and human rights

We respect the dignity of every human being. This policy ensures fair working conditions, equal treatment and the protection of fundamental rights throughout our entire value chain.

Labour and Human Rights Policy

Environment

We take responsibility for our environment. This policy describes how we conserve resources, reduce emissions and actively contribute to environmental protection.

Environmental Policy

Sustainable procurement

Sustainability begins with our supply chains. This policy sets out how we select materials and partners based on environmental and social standards.

Sustainable Procurement Policy

Business ethics

Integrity is the basis of our actions. This policy defines our principles for transparency, fairness and responsible business practices.

Business Ethics Policy

Statements

Official statements of the Bürkle GmbH

Code of Conduct – for Corporate Social Responsibility

This CoC is based on a common understanding of social responsibility in business management. This means that we take responsibility by considering the economic, technological, social and environmental consequences of our business decisions and actions, and by balancing these interests.

CoC– for Corporate Social Responsibility

Conflict Minerals – Policy Statement

In July 2010 Sec. 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act enacted supply chain reporting requirements on publicly traded companies. The requirements deals with the use of “conflict minerals“(tantalum, tin, gold and tungsten) that directly or indirectly finance or benefit armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or an adjoining country.

Conflict Minerals – Policy Statement

Information on the REACH Regulation - Lead in metal products

In accordance with the REACH regulation, we inform you that the listed products contain lead in concentration of more than 0.1 mass percent (w/w). We would like to point out that lead is an important substance for the steel and metal processing industry. This substance is often used as a component of alloys and has a positive effect on the material properties of a metal product, e.g. improved corrosion resistance or sliding properties.

Customer information REACH

Bürkle only uses lead to optimise a product if there is no suitable alternative material. However, our range also offers products made of other materials - ask us, our sales team will be happy to advise you by phone +49 (0)7635 82795-0 or info@buerkle.de.

Further certifications, confirmations and labels

ACT-Label - The Environmental Impact Factor Label

The ACT label stands for accountability, consistency and transparency. It shows how a product performs in various sustainability categories.
The Bürkle BIO range has been awarded the ACT® label.

ACT-Label

Company-related emissions offsetting

Through the sustainable use of resources, reduced emissions and support for climate projects, we have been recognised as a climate-neutral company by Fokus Zukunft. This means that we act sustainably and completely offset the CO2 emissions generated by our work at Bürkle.
See also Climate-neutral company

Company-related emissions offsetting

Emissions compensation for parcel shipping

We participate in the GLS KlimaProtect programme, which means that parcel shipping via General Logistics Systems Germany GmbH & Co. OHG is completely climate-neutral.

Emissions compensation for parcel shipping

100% hydroelectric power for a sustainable energy supply

In order to meet its entire electricity requirements in a climate-friendly manner, Bürkle relies entirely on certified green electricity from hydropower, supplied by naturenergie, in addition to its own production.

100% hydroelectric power

Authorised Economic Operator AEO-F Certificate

Authorisation of the status of authorised economic operator in accordance with Article 38 of the Union Customs Code.

AEO-F Certificate

Complaint management system 

Supply chain due diligence act

(LkSG)

Bürkle GmbH offers its employees, business partners and external third parties the option to report possible violations of the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.
Information on potential violations can be reported via our electronic platform.

Complaint management system - Supply chain due diligence act

Form

for the return of goods

Safe to use – for people and the environment

The health of your employees and ours as well as environmental protection are very important for us. That’s why we’re asking you to please answer the questions in this form and attach it to the outside of your returned merchandise!

 

Safe to use – for people and the environment