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Act responsibly, shape sustainably
Innovations for a better future
At DELO, our passion for solving technological challenges and our forward-thinking approach help us shape the future in innovative, as well as sustainable ways. And we do so, specifically through innovative adhesive technologies. Our goal is to make a significant contribution to sustainable developments through innovation. We take our social, ecological and economic responsibility seriously. We aim to achieve healthy growth in harmony with the environment and the needs of our customers and employees.
Shaping the future
Adhesives play a crucial role in the implementation of many pioneering technologies for a more sustainable environment. Our high-tech adhesives drive developments in areas such as e-mobility and miniaturization by:
Bonding opens up many new possibilities for product innovation. Bonding technology enables the responsible use of resources along the entire value chain. It offers an energy-efficient alternative to more traditional joining methods such as welding. Our innovative adhesives reduce the required curing time and temperature. This significantly reduces energy consumption in the production process.
Our contribution
We take every opportunity to make our contribution to a more sustainable future. Our ambition is to reduce global carbon emissions and promote sustainable growth. We want to be an attractive employer both now and in the future. Together with our employees, partners and customers, we are committed to the following areas:
Climate neutrality
We are aiming for climate neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 by 2025/26. We use 100% green electricity, are gradually offsetting our carbon emissions with emission certificates and have installed a PV system with a peak output of 1.7 megawatts.
Energy efficiency
We are constantly developing technical solutions to minimize carbon emissions and therefore our customers' Scope 1 and 2 emissions during the bonding process.
Use of bio-based raw materials
We rely on bio-based raw materials, such as cashew shell oil. We are constantly testing new sustainable materials for our adhesives in order to set new standards in terms of sustainable high-tech materials.
De-bonding techniques
The removability of adhesives helps to ensure that valuable resources can be reused. We are constantly conducting comprehensive feasibility studies to expand the possibilities.
Sustainable cartridges and packaging
DELO develops environmentally friendly packaging solutions. Our cartridges are made from bio-based or recycled materials. Packaging that reduces waste on the customer side and consists of up to 100% recycled materials contributes to our efforts.
Transportation solutions
Thanks to intelligent transport solutions, we have been able to significantly reduce the packaging material and energy requirements for refrigerated products. Carbon-neutral transport solutions via partners such as World Courier help us to minimize our ecological footprint.
Product footprint
We determine the CARBON footprint of individual products using life cycle assessments and integrate this data into our future strategy.
DELO Scope 3
We work intensively to determine our upstream and downstream CARBON emissions (in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) and DIN ISO 14004).
Transparent reporting
We share our data with external stakeholders via CDP and EcoVadis. We also focus on CSRD and EU Taxonomy reporting.
Detailed information can be found in the DELO sustainability report.
DELO strives to promote low-energy bonding processes. This includes the use of UV light for curing our products. Our innovative technology, Activation on the Flow, reduces carbon emissions by up to 98% and serves as a resource-saving alternative to more energy-intensive processes, such as hot curing. By combining dosing and pre-activation, efficient UV curing can also be used for complex, opaque geometries.
In this way, we support our customers in reducing their Scope 1 and 2 emissions (direct and indirect emissions, e.g. from the consumption of heating oil and purchased electricity) and at the same time minimize our Scope 3 (emissions in the supply chain)
Some DELO products have been using bio-based raw materials such as cashew shell oil-based raw materials for many years. In addition, we test our own developments and work together with technology leaders to test sustainable raw materials available on the market for their use in our adhesives. All raw materials used by DELO are solvent-free.
When it comes to the release of adhesive bonds, our experts are working on radiation-based approaches such as the release of adhesive bonds using IR or microwave radiation or a combination of thermal and mechanical options. Some of our adhesives can already be dissolved despite their high strength, for example with hot water. Others are able to absorb water. This causes the adhesives to swell and can be dissolved mechanically.
We are working intensively on the use of bio-based and recycled cartridges. To this end, our experts carry out comprehensive feasibility studies to rule out interactions with our high-tech adhesives. By working closely with our suppliers and conducting regular market screenings for sustainable packaging solutions, we ensure that we are always informed about the latest developments and can carry out sampling.
DELO also develops its own cartridges, which are manufactured in Germany. The shorter delivery routes help to reduce carbon emissions. We also guarantee a high level of delivery reliability.
All cartridge caps are made of thin foil seals instead of plastic caps. This reduces the amount of waste produced by our customers by up to 95%.
From trays to pallets: we use packaging solutions with 80–100% recycled content. By using temperature-controlled shipping containers from World Courier and other providers, we have been saving more than 1,700 tons of CO2 emissions every year since 2018.
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