Sustainability — Our hearts beat green
At Mählmann Gemüsebau, sustainability is an integral part of our actions and thinking. Through regional production, short transport routes and resource-saving processes, we help protect the environment and preserve nature for future generations. This is how fresh, high-quality vegetables reach your plate — always in harmony with nature.
Live responsibility —
For a healthy future
We see responsibility as a holistic concept that is reflected in all our goals: Mählmann Gemüsebau focuses on sustainable waste reduction, protection of biodiversity, high quality standards and regional education projects in order to take responsibility for the environment and community. With health services and long-term partnerships, we promote the well-being of our employees, while our Code of Conduct ensures fairness and ethical action in everyday working life.
Waste
waste
Waste
Biodiversity
biodiversity
Biodiversity
Quality
Quality
Quality
Regional commitment
engagement
Regional commitment
Health
health
Health
Demography
demography
Demography
Our certifications
ZNU standard for sustainable economies
The ZNU standard for sustainable business helps us to act sustainably in an ecologically, socially and economically sustainable way. Through certification, we are aligning our activities over the long term.
LEAF brand
LEAF Marque is a global certification system for sustainable agriculture that tests environmental standards, promotes biodiversity and creates market opportunities.
GLOBALG.A.P. Nurture module
This module supplements the GLOBALG.A.P. IFA standard with requirements such as quality management and plant protection.
GLOBALG.A.P. — GRASP
GRASP is an additional module to promote the health, safety and well-being of employees and assesses social practices such as occupational safety and health protection.
GLOBALG.A.P. + ADD-ON
The solution for safe, sustainable agriculture: GLOBALG.A.P. Add-ons extend certification for more comprehensive quality assurance in production and supply chain.
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Voluntary QA Sustainability Inspection (FIN)
The additional module FIN enables the voluntary audit and certification of sustainability activities, including a sustainability check and the field of biodiversity and water action.
Voluntary QA Inspection for Working and Social Conditions (FIAS)
With this module, further working and social conditions are checked independently.
Global CAP
The solution for safe, sustainable agriculture: GLOBALG.A.P. Add-ons extend certification for more comprehensive quality assurance in production and supply chain.
QS
The QA system helps companies to establish their own controls and documentation and to meet legal requirements and food safety criteria.
Photovoltaic system and battery storage
A crisis-proof, cost-effective and sustainable energy strategy is of enormous importance for the cross-generational development of our company. Our own photovoltaic system with an area of 20,000 m² supplies the electricity that we temporarily store so that we can use it ourselves when needed. With our 4 MW photovoltaic system, we can cover around 70% of our electricity requirements. And where is our electricity temporarily stored? In a 12-meter long, air-conditioned container equipped with fire protection technology.
Own water treatment
Our own water treatment system enables us to reuse over 70% of our water requirements multiple times. In doing so, we conserve valuable resources and improve our environmental balance. This approach underlines our commitment to sustainable business.
Natural space with benefits — Our valuable compensation areas
Ecological aspects of sustainability are of central importance to our company. For this purpose, we have launched the Beefriendly® initiative. We actively protect bees in close cooperation with beekeeping associations. Numerous flower areas are planted and equipped with nesting boxes every year. Cultivation with appropriate crop rotation and the careful use of our valuable resources is essential for maintaining our production site across generations. Success only grows on healthy soil. In addition, a crisis-proof, cost-effective and sustainable energy strategy is of enormous importance for the development of our company.
