Responsible - Holistic
For new buildings, we apply modern energy standards and install high-performance PV systems and heat pumps.
We rely on services and materials from the region. Our catalogue of measures includes: the recycling of solvents (regenerated material) as well as strict waste separation and recycling, electricity-saving measures, e.g. the use of LEDs and motion detectors, and our JobRad for our employees.
When formulating our products, we also consider renewable raw materials wherever technically feasible. On request, we formulate without certain plasticisers, biocides and flame retardants. For many applications, we offer VOC-free (water-based) or low-VOC products – see the labelling of each product. Declarations of conformity with the following requirements are available for each product on request:
- RoHS (2015/863/EU)
- WEEE (2012/19/EU)
- Heavy metals (lead, chromium, cadmium, mercury)
- Reach SVHC
- Ozone depleting substances [Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009]
- PBT and vPvB (persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic substances)
- Free from APEO; BPA; BPS; phthalates; conflict materials ...
Ecovadis
EcoVadis bronze medal
With the EcoVadis bronze medal (assessment 09/2026), we are among the top 35% of companies rated by EcoVadis.
ISO 50001:2018 Energy management
International energy management standard
Systematic energy management increases energy efficiency and reduces the associated greenhouse gas emissions.
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management
Global standard for environmental management
Improvement of environmental performance, fulfilment of legal and social obligations and achievement of environmental goals.
SIL Lackfabrik confesses
The United Nations Global Compact is a voluntary pact between companies, organizations and the UN in the framework of which participating companies and organizations undertake to demonstrate commitment to human rights, fair working conditions, environmental protection and anti-corruption.
We - SIL Lackfabrik GmbH & Co. KG Spezialindustrielacke - are committed to the 10 principles in accordance with our values. We have integrated them into our corporate activities and are continuously developing our activities in support of the goals.
Our compliance guidelines reflect our attitude.
Human Rights
01. Businesses should support and respect the protection of international human rights.
02. businesses should ensure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Labor Standards
03. Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
04. businesses should work for the elimination of all forms of forced labor.
05. enterprises should uphold the elimination of child labor.
06. businesses should uphold the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Environment
07. companies should follow the precautionary principle in dealing with environmental problems.
08. enterprises should take initiatives to promote greater environmental awareness.
09. enterprises should accelerate the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Prevention of Corruption
10. Businesses should work against all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery.
