Sustainability - our responsibility for the future
As a global company, we are aware of our responsibility to the environment. That is why we are setting ambitious targets to make our contribution to minimizing the effects of climate change and to preserve a healthy, clean environment for future generations. Our annual sustainability report provides a transparent insight into our actions.
Responsibility as Our Driving Force
Our sustainability approach is based on three interlinked dimensions: Enable, Create and Care.
We use resources responsibly, design efficient processes and develop solutions that create sustainable added value for our customers. At the same time, we take responsibility for our employees, our partners, as well as for society and the environment. This creates a dynamic interplay of Enable, Create and Care, through which we drive progress and help secure a liveable future.
Enable
Responsibility Along the Value Chain
Enable describes our ambition to embed sustainability directly into the value creation process. Because real impact does not begin with the product itself, but with the decisions made beforehand – regarding materials, processes and partnerships.
We rely on responsible and transparent sourcing, work closely with suppliers and thereby reduce emissions across the entire supply chain. Through digital, efficient processes, we create clarity, speed and measurable progress.
As a foundation-owned company, we view our value creation as a system of shared responsibility. In this way, we lay the foundations – the “enablement” – for technologies that are not only high-performing, but also sustainable.
Create
Innovation with Impact
We combine technology and responsibility to develop solutions that enable real progress. With intelligent fluid management systems, we increase efficiency, reduce emissions and enhance the performance of our customers’ applications – today and for the long term.
Our products stand for engineering excellence, precision and curiosity. They reflect our ambition to drive innovation that creates measurable, sustainable added value. We take a holistic approach: from the initial idea and manufacturing process through to application within the final system.
For innovation to emerge, space for development is essential – for people, ideas and technological progress. That is why we foster a culture in which creativity, responsibility and excellence work together. This is how solutions are created that not only transform technology, but also help shape the future.
Care
Living Responsibility
For us, sustainability begins with how we treat one another. We take responsibility for our employees, our partners and the regions in which we operate. Trust, fairness and mutual respect shape our collaboration – worldwide and every day.
For us, “Care” means bringing values such as quality, continuity and responsibility to life. We promote health, safety and personal development and create a working environment that offers space for ideas and growth.
We are also committed far beyond our corporate boundaries: through local initiatives, social engagement and projects that place people at the centre. This creates a shared understanding of work and values that connects people and makes VOSS a reliable partner for employees, customers and society.
Sustainability is not a state, but a journey. With clear goals, we take step by step what drives us: taking responsibility for people, products and the environment. Our goals provide orientation and make our progress measurable.
Our commitment to greater sustainability is not just a goal, but an integral part of our DNA, shaping our products, processes, and partnerships.
We are proud to be the global, profitably growing champion for smart fluid management systems. With passion, we strive to be attractive and reliable for our customers, employees, and partners—always in harmony with our responsibility toward the environment and society.
Certified Commitment
VOSS focuses globally on sustainability and safety. Our external certifications demonstrate our systematic approach to improving performance in the areas of energy, environment, occupational safety, and health
ISO 14001: Umweltmanagementsysteme
VOSS legt großen Wert auf Umweltschutz und betreibt derzeit ISO 14001 zertifizierte Umweltmanagementsysteme in folgenden Standorten und Betriebsstätten weltweit:
- VOSS Automotive USA
- VOSS Automotive Brasilien
- VOSS Automotive Bulgarien
- VOSS Automotive China
- VOSS Automotive in Wipperfürth, Deutschland
- VOSS Fluid in Wipperfürth, Deutschland
- VOSS Immobilien + Service in Wipperfürth, Deutschland
- VOSS Automotive Indien
- VOSS Exotech Automotive Indien
- VOSS Automotive Mexiko
- VOSS Fluid Polen
- VOSS Fluid Spanien
- VOSS Automotive Polen
- VOSS Automotive Valves and Actuators in Gründau, Deutschland
ISO 50001: Energiemanagementsysteme
Wir setzen auf nachhaltiges Energiemanagement und betreiben ISO 50001 zertifizierte Energiemanagementsysteme in mehreren Betriebsstätten in Deutschland:
- VOSS Automotive in Wipperfürth, Deutschland
- VOSS Fluid in Wipperfürth, Deutschland
- VOSS Immobilien & Services in Wipperfürth, Deutschland
- VOSS Automotive Valves and Actuators in Gründau, Deutschland
ISO 45001: Arbeits- und Gesundheitsschutz-managementsysteme
Wir betreiben derzeit ISO 45001 zertifizierte Arbeits- und Gesundheitsschutzmanagementsysteme in folgenden Betriebsstätten:
- VOSS Automotive Bulgarien
- VOSS Automotive China
- VOSS Automotive Indien
- VOSS Automotive Polen
- VOSS Fluid Polen
- VOSS Automotive Valves and Actuators in Gründau, Deutschland
IATF 16949: Qualität und Kontinuität in der Lieferkette
Die Zertifizierung nach IATF 16949 unserer Betriebsstätten ist ein wichtiger Schritt für VOSS, denn sie weist die Einhaltung international anerkannter Qualitätsstandards nach und stärkt das Vertrauen unserer Kunden in unsere Produkte. In folgenden Betriebsstätten betreiben wir IATF 16949 Qualitätsmanagementsysteme:
- VOSS Automotive Brasilien
- VOSS Automotive Bulgarien
- VOSS Automotive China
- VOSS Automotive in Wipperfürth, Deutschland
- VOSS Automotive Mexiko
- VOSS Automotive Polen
- VOSS Automotive Valves and Actuators in Gründau, Deutschland
ISO 9001: Höchster Standard für Qualitätsmanagement
Qualität hat bei VOSS oberste Priorität: Mit der Zertifizierung nach ISO 9001 verankern wir höchste internationale Standards im Unternehmen. In folgenden Betriebsstätten haben wir ein Qualitätsmanagementsystem nach ISO 9001 eingeführt:
- VOSS Fluid in Wipperfürth, Deutschland
- VOSS Fluid Frankreich
- VOSS Fluid Italien
- VOSS Fluid Spanien
- VOSS Fluid Polen
- VOSS Automotive USA
- VOSS Automotive Valves and Actuators in Gründau, Deutschland
Responsible Corporate Governance
As a foundation-owned company, we take responsibility for our employees, the environment, and society. Sustainable business practices and the belief in a strong community are the cornerstones of our actions.
Our corporate identity is grounded in the values of “Passion for Technology,” “Commitment to Customers,” “Connection with People,” and “Responsibility for Society and the Environment.” These values guide our behavior both internally and in our interactions with external partners and the public.
Our VOSS Compliance Policy reflects this shared understanding of values and ensures that all internal company rules are followed. The Code of Ethics provides all VOSS employees with a clear guide for value-driven and legally compliant behavior. Because responsible conduct is equally important in our relationships with suppliers, we have defined our expectations in a Supplier Code of Conduct.
VOSS Compliance-Dokumente
The following documents set out our guiding principles and regulations.