Our responsibility towards the environment and climate
As a global company, we are mindful of our responsibility towards the environment. That is why we examine the impact of our business activities and pursue specific environmental and climate protection targets. We provide transparent information about our activities, targets and progress in our annual Consolidated Sustainability Report.
Responsibility as Our Driving Force
Enable, Create and Care form three interconnected dimensions of our business activities. They apply to our use of resources and processes, as well as our responsibility towards employees, partners, society and the environment.
Together, these three interlinked dimensions form the framework within which we bring these issues together at VOSS.
Enable
Responsibility Along the Value Chain
Enable embodies our commitment to taking environmental and social considerations into account throughout the value chain. In doing so, we focus on materials, processes and our collaboration with our suppliers.
We take these requirements into account in our procurement and work with our suppliers on relevant issues throughout the supply chain. The further development and digitalization of our processes are also part of this approach.
As a foundation-owned company, we view value creation as a shared responsibility. Enable provides a framework for this, linking procurement, processes and partnerships.
Create
Innovation with a sense of responsibility
Create combines our commitment to technology and innovation with responsible business practices. Our fluid management systems are developed with a holistic view of both development and application: from the initial idea through to production and final use within the respective system.
Engineering expertise, precision and curiosity define who we are. At the same time, we create space for new ideas, development and technological progress. After all, innovation thrives on people who question the status quo, take ideas further and work together to develop new solutions.
In this way, Create embodies our commitment to continuously pushing the boundaries of technology.
Care
Living Responsibility
Care embodies our standards for how we treat one another and our responsibility towards our employees, partners and the wider community. Trust, fairness and mutual respect shape our understanding of collaboration.
The focus is on issues such as health and safety, personal development and a working environment that encourages the exchange of ideas. Furthermore, we are involved in local initiatives and social projects outside our company.
In this way, Care brings together the issues through which we fulfil our responsibility towards people and society.
We see responsibility as an ongoing commitment. That is why we set targets for our actions in the areas of people, products and the environment. These provide us with guidance and form the basis for tracking our development and documenting our progress.
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: Environmental Management Systems
VOSS places great importance on environmental protection and currently operates ISO 14001-certified environmental management systems at the following locations and operating sites worldwide:
- VOSS Automotive USA
- VOSS Automotive Brazil
- VOSS Automotive Bulgaria
- VOSS Automotive China
- VOSS Automotive in Wipperfürth, Germany
- VOSS Fluid in Wipperfürth, Germany
- VOSS Immobilien + Service in Wipperfürth, Germany
- VOSS Automotive India
- VOSS Exotech Automotive India
- VOSS Automotive Mexico
- VOSS Fluid Poland
- VOSS Fluid Spain
- VOSS Automotive Poland
- VOSS Automotive Valves and Actuators in Gründau, Germany
ISO 50001: Energy Management Systems
We are committed to sustainable energy management and operate ISO 50001-certified energy management systems at several sites in Germany:
- VOSS Automotive in Wipperfürth, Germany
- VOSS Fluid in Wipperfürth, Germany
- VOSS Real Estate & Services in Wipperfürth, Germany
- VOSS Automotive Valves and Actuators in Gründau, Germany
ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
We currently operate ISO 45001-certified occupational health and safety management systems at the following sites:
- VOSS Automotive Bulgaria
- VOSS Automotive China
- VOSS Automotive India
- VOSS Automotive Poland
- VOSS Fluid Poland
- VOSS Automotive Valves and Actuators in Gründau, Germany
IATF 16949: Quality and Continuity in the Supply Chain
Certification in accordance with IATF 16949 at our sites is an important step for VOSS, as it demonstrates compliance with internationally recognized quality standards and strengthens our customers’ trust in our products. We operate IATF 16949-certified quality management systems at the following sites:
- VOSS Automotive Brazil
- VOSS Automotive Bulgaria
- VOSS Automotive China
- VOSS Automotive in Wipperfürth, Germany
- VOSS Automotive Mexico
- VOSS Automotive Poland
- VOSS Automotive Valves and Actuators in Gründau, Germany
ISO 9001: Highest Standards in Quality Management
Quality is our top priority at VOSS: With ISO 9001 certification, we embed the highest international standards throughout our organization. We have implemented a quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001 at the following sites:
- VOSS Fluid in Wipperfürth, Germany
- VOSS Fluid France
- VOSS Fluid Italy
- VOSS Fluid Spain
- VOSS Fluid Poland
- VOSS Automotive USA
- VOSS Automotive Valves and Actuators in Gründau, Germany
Responsible Corporate Governance
As a foundation-owned company, we take responsibility for our employees, the environment, and society. Responsible 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 Documents
The following documents describe our principles and rules.