Sustainability

Sustainability

Think sustainably. Act responsibly.

For us, sustainability means combining economic success with ecological responsibility and social justice. We believe that innovative solutions, social commitment and conscious business practices can go hand in hand. That is why we have integrated all three pillars of sustainability – environmental protection, social responsibility and economic sustainability – equally into our corporate strategy. Our goal is to further develop sustainable principles in all areas and to exert a positive influence on everyone we come into contact with as a company.

In order to achieve this goal and ensure a continuous improvement process in all areas, we have introduced management systems for the ISO 20121 and ISO 14001 standards. In addition, the quality of our processes and production procedures has been regularly reviewed and certified by the Deutsche Prüfstelle für Veranstaltungstechnik (DPVT) since 2012.

Sustainability at UEBERKOPF

Core topics of our sustainability strategy

Company

  • Ensuring long-term profitability and stable, responsible growth
  • Guaranteeing fair business practices and ethical conduct throughout all processes
  • Introducing and applying an integrated management system for sustainability (ISO 20121) and quality (DPVT)
  • Embedding sustainable principles throughout the entire corporate and organisational structure
  • Establishing and maintaining a resilient, sustainability-oriented partner network

Environment

  • Introducing and further developing of an environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001
  • Avoiding and reducing greenhouse gas emissions along the entire value chain
  • Continuous increase of energy and resource efficiency in all business areas
  • Environmentally friendly and modern waste disposal
  • Increasing the share of renewable energies in energy consumption
  • Substitution of conventional materials with innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives
  • Sustainability consulting for customers, especially in the area of environmentally friendly event technology

Employees

  • Continuous development of employees' professional and social skills
  • Creation of a healthy, family-friendly and appreciative working environment
  • Promotion of health and well-being in the workplace
  • Strengthening the compatibility of family, career and individual lifestyles
  • Ensuring high standards of occupational safety and health care in all areas
  • Active promotion of diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities
  • Supporting personal development and offering targeted training opportunities

Society

  • Cooperation with and support for local education and training initiatives
  • Participation in regional and national sustainability projects
  • Promotion of social engagement among employees and the company
  • Commitment to dual training and qualification of young professionals

Stakeholders

  • Active involvement of relevant stakeholders in strategic sustainability issues
  • Systematic collection of feedback for continuous improvement
  • Start of voluntary, transparent sustainability reporting from 2026

Supply

  • Integration of environmental and social criteria in the selection of suppliers and products
  • Optimisation of logistics processes to reduce transport routes and emissions
  • Promotion of long-term partnerships with suppliers who operate sustainably

Circular economy

  • Development and implementation of concepts to extend the life cycle of materials and equipment
  • Increasing the repair and reuse rate
  • Efficient and consistent waste separation at all company locations

Corporate social responsibility (CSR)

Since our foundation in 2000, we have strived to be a professional partner for event technology, not only providing excellent services but also upholding the highest moral and ethical values. Our actions are based on cooperation between equals, characterised by mutual respect, professionalism and integrity. These principles also form the basis of our CSR statement and our compliance policy.

Sustainability Strategy

Sustainability Report 2024

CSR Statement

Compliance Guideline

UEBERKOPF Podcast – Sustainability

with Prof. Thomas Sakschweski, Marie-Luise El-Sayegh, and Jan Thommen

Our certifications

DPVT Certified Event Technology Service Provider

Certificate

Our commitments

Because sustainable development goes beyond our own company, we are also involved in external initiatives to achieve greater impact together.

  • fairpflichtetSustainability code for the German-speaking event industry.

    www.fairpflichtet.de
  • UN Global CompactUnited Nations initiative with a vision of a more inclusive and sustainable economy for the benefit of all people. 

    www.globalcompact.de
  • DER-FREUNDESKREISAssociation of companies supporting social projects.

    www.der-freundeskreis.org
  • 100PRO – the training initiativeInitiative to promote education in the event industry.

    www.100pro.org

Do you have any questions, criticism or complaints?

Are you interested in sustainability at UEBERKOPF?

Do you have any questions, criticism or a specific complaint? Then feel free to contact our sustainability manager at any time.

Marie-Luise El-Sayegh Sustainability management
Contact

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UEBERKOPF GmbH
Riggingservice & Veranstaltungstechnik
Gertigstraße 12 – 14
22303 Hamburg

+49 40 73 67 66 - 60

+49 40 73 67 66 - 89

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Riggingservice & Veranstaltungstechnik
Hanover branch
Ulmer Straße 2
30880 Laatzen

+49 511 59 09 74 - 0

+49 511 59 09 74 - 29

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Riggingservice & Veranstaltungstechnik
Cologne branch
Deutz-Mülheimer Str. 109
51063 Cologne

+49 221 969 79 78 - 0

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Riggingservice & Veranstaltungstechnik
Berlin branch
Thüringer Allee 12 / Haus 5
14052 Berlin

+49 30 555 74 48 – 0

+49 30 555 74 48 – 99

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Riggingservice & Veranstaltungstechnik
Frankfurt branch
Bettinastraße 35 - 37
60325 Frankfurt am Main

+49 69 348 72 40 - 0

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Essen branch
Messeplatz 1 / Messehaus Mitte
45131 Essen

+49 201 85 89 08 – 0

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