aware

Responsibility that goes beyond selling machines.

VARIOVAC aware logo
BE AWARE.
BE VARIOVAC.

Launched in 2022, our sustainability initiative brings together everything we do for the environment, our employees
and society, from recyclable packaging materials and fair working conditions to Ukraine relief. Responsibility that goes beyond selling machines.

Donation handover to the volunteer fire brigade
Aerial view of the VARIOVAC headquarters in Zarrentin am SchaalseeChildren baking together in the City of Goodness project

aware

Our commitment
to sustainable solutions.

Since 2022, aware has brought together our activities for ecological and social responsibility, both locally and globally. Our guiding principle: as much plastic as necessary, as little as possible. Conceived in Zarrentin, accountable to future generations.
Salads in trays in the transport area of a tray sealer

A sustainability strategy with future generations in mind

Since 2022, aware has brought together our activities for ecological and social responsibility, both locally and globally. Our guiding principle: as much plastic as necessary, as little as possible. Conceived in Zarrentin, accountable to future generations.
Employee charging an electric car at a charging station at VARIOVAC

Our approach to the environment follows a clear principle

Through VARIOVAC aware, we are committed to the responsible use of resources and environmentally friendly technologies. Our aim: to design products and processes that minimise environmental impact while enabling future-proof solutions for our customers.

Hand plugging a charging connector into an EV charging station

Renewable raw materials, 100% recyclable

Recyclable and renewable materials conserve resources. 100% recyclable mono-materials are a genuine alternative to multilayer films and enable a functioning circular economy.

100%
recyclable mono-materials

Certified to ISO 14001

Since 2022, we have been continuously analysing and improving our environmental performance, with a focus on the circular economy and the 12-R strategy.

12-R
strategy for the circular economy

Our comprehensive environmental management system

Environmental and climate protection are global responsibilities. We play our part through certified environmental management to ISO 14001 (since 2022). This enables us to continuously analyse and improve our environmental performance, both within the company and across our products and services. We see the greatest potential for optimisation in areas such as material efficiency, energy consumption, waste, emissions, transport and the handling of hazardous substances.

Plastic-free paper packaging with a viewing window made from renewable raw materials

What we put into practice

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    Transition to hybrid and electric vehicles in sales and management
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    Installation of EV charging infrastructure
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    Digitalisation of the recruitment process
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    Online FATs and virtual meetings to reduce business travel
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    Swarf compactor for recovering cooling lubricants
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    More efficient transport route planning
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    Switch to recyclable packaging materials
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    Support for regional environmental projects, such as the Schaalsee Biosphere Reserve

We create a working environment that is fair, family-friendly and respectful

We strive to create a working environment that is fair, family-friendly and respectful, while actively supporting our employees, their families and the region. Our commitment goes beyond the workplace and strengthens initiatives that promote social cohesion and make social responsibility tangible.

Multiple award winner
Internal training at VARIOVAC in Zarrentin
38hrs
Weekly working hours
30days
Annual leave plus flexible part-time models

Workplace benefits

A 38-hour week, 30 days of annual leave and flexible part-time models form the basis. These are complemented by a holiday bonus, special payments and contributions to capital-forming savings schemes and the company pension fund.

Company nurse with emergency backpack in the treatment room

Occupational health and safety is a top priority

Free private accident insurance, regular preventive medical check-ups and occupational safety committee (ASA) meetings are part of this, as are our company nurse and an on-site medical treatment room.

We are an award-winning employer

Our social commitment has earned us several awards: 'Unternehmen in Verantwortung' (Responsible Company award), 'TOP Training Company' and 'Family-Friendly Company'.

Donation handover to the volunteer fire brigade

We support our region

As a successful company both regionally and internationally, we give something back to society. The organisations we support include the DLRG, 'Ein Herz für Kinder', the Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe and Biosphäre Schaalsee e.V. Particularly close to our hearts are the Zarrentin Volunteer Fire Brigade and Youth Fire Brigade.

VARIOVAC supports those affected by war

Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, we have been actively helping: over 100 Ukrainians have been welcomed, housed and cared for. The VARIOVAC Foundation, established in 2022, continues to provide direct assistance.

 Quality, safety and responsibility firmly embedded in our structures.

For us, sustainable corporate governance means firmly embedding quality, safety and a sense of responsibility in our structures, in the interests of our customers, our employees and the environment.

Jörg Reimer, managing partner of VARIOVAC, in production
Built on responsibility

Continuous improvement for our customers, employees and the environment

Integrated management system

Certified to ISO 9001 since 2016 and to ISO 14001
since 2022. Complemented by occupational health and safety, information security, data protection and compliance.

VARIOVAC technician working on a packaging machine
Compliance management

Take-back service for transport packaging under the German Packaging Act Implementation Act

Your personal
contact for
quality and sustainability.

Do you have questions about our sustainability strategy, our certifications or compliance management? Our contact will be happy to help, by phone, by email or in person in Zarrentin.

VARIOVAC employee in production

Carolin Ruminski

Quality and Sustainability

cruminski@variovac.de