With CHT Germany GmbH, we present a company that has firmly embedded sustainability into its global corporate strategy. As an innovative partner for environmentally responsible solutions, CHT develops modern products and resource-efficient processes that help reduce environmental impact while supporting economic success. Certification with the EU Ecolabel provides transparent guidance for customers and underlines the company’s commitment to consistently implementing sustainable responsibility throughout the entire value chain.
Motivation & Objectives
What motivated you to apply for the EU Ecolabel for your product?
“In today’s market environment, more and more customers value sustainable products. The EU Ecolabel provides transparent guidance and helps customers make environmentally conscious decisions. The certification strengthens trust in our brand and products, as it serves as an independent confirmation of our environmental performance.”
What role does sustainability play in your company?
“At CHT, we work every day and worldwide to further reduce the impact on people and the environment through the development of modern, sustainable products and resource-efficient processes — while also ensuring economic success. All decisions are made with consideration of their impact from a sustainability perspective. In line with our 3P approach, we always strive to keep all relevant perspectives in mind. Our sustainability commitment therefore encompasses the three dimensions: People, Planet, and Performance.
As an innovative partner for efficient and environmentally responsible solutions, CHT actively supports its customers on their path toward the future. As a foundation-owned company, CHT is fully aware of its social and environmental responsibility. Through a sustainable corporate strategy, CHT contributes along the entire value chain and takes responsibility for employees, society, resource conservation, and climate protection — worldwide and guided by the same principles and objectives.”
Certification Process
How did you experience the certification process?
“Lengthy and demanding.”
Were there any particular challenges – and how did you overcome them?
“Extensive research efforts were required, as data for many endpoints was not available.”
Impact & Benefits
What specific benefits do you see from the EU Ecolabel?
“The EU Ecolabel offers benefits for both us and our customers. On the one hand, our customers are able to wash and market their textiles in a more sustainable and environmentally conscious way. On the other hand, it provides us with opportunities to develop new business relationships and support customers in achieving their sustainability goals.”
Have you received feedback from customers or business partners regarding the certification?
“Today, our customers place great importance on sustainability and, above all, on extending the lifespan of textiles. This allows garments to be worn and used for longer periods. From a sustainability perspective, fewer textiles therefore need to be disposed of and recycled. Our customers have responded positively to the certification.”
Outlook & Recommendation
Would you recommend the EU Ecolabel to others – and if so, why?
“Yes, because it gives both us and our customers confidence that our detergents and washing auxiliaries have been produced sustainably and in an environmentally responsible manner. However, the awarding process should be simplified and processed more quickly.”
What goals are you pursuing in the area of environmental or product responsibility?
“We regard sustainable business practices and responsible action as an obligation toward future generations, while also seeing them as an opportunity for a successful long-term future. Therefore, within our global corporate strategy, we combine economic success and growth with social, societal, and environmental responsibility in line with the 3P model.
Our focus lies on developing products and processes that contribute to sustainable value creation in industrial applications. As a result, the share of ECO Range products — which make a particular contribution to sustainability within the value chains of the CHT Group — has increased significantly in recent years and will continue to grow steadily in the future.”