Our Commitments - The environment, society and sports
We think long-term – and we’ve been doing it for 140 years. Sustainability has been an integral part of Schenker Storen’s everyday ethos, long before it became a mainstream trend. We would like to leave the world in a healthy state for our children and future generations. And we also support young people both in their professional and sporting endeavours. We are convinced that helping to develop young talent and taking steps to protect the environment are the best commitments for a bright and happy future.
We are committed to creating a world worth living in.
Our products already play a part in helping the environment: Schenker Storen’s shading systems save cooling energy in the summer and heating energy in the winter, which in turn reduces greenhouse gas emissions. We are also committed to protecting the environment and climate as a company.
Schenker Storen actively participates in the CO2 tax exemption program, which demands a reduction in greenhouse gases. We were the first company in our industry to undergo the ISO 14001 certification process.
Schenker Storen has managed to save more than 10 tons of CO2 annually over the past few years thanks to its numerous measures for improving environmental efficiency – and this was achieved despite an increase in production.
An overview of some of our measures:
- Schenker Storen sources aluminium with a high recycling rate.
- Local suppliers are used where possible.
- The environmental efficiency of the production is measured and there are programs in place for the continuous improvement of our environmental performance.
- All sales, service and installation work at the site is scheduled according to ecological priorities. The vehicles use the latest technology. Regular courses on economical and ecological driving techniques.
- Schenker Storen products are durable. Our Service department repairs faulty or damaged blinds. A Service subscription can extend the service life of a blind.
- If blinds need to be replaced, Schenker Storen’s disposal policy comes into play. All waste is sent to the in-house disposal centre where it is then separated. Any material that can be used is recycled.
We also take care of future environmental concerns: we have planned or will soon implement further measures, such as a second heat pump and optimising energy consumption in various areas of the company.
We generate sustainable energy right on site.
Our company’s solar power plant has been in operation at our Schönenwerd headquarters since June 2024 – a visible commitment to a climate-friendly future. Around 4,220 solar panels now cover nearly all the rooftops on our premises.
With an annual output of approximately 2 million kilowatt hours (kWh), we produce enough energy to power about 385 single-family homes for an entire year. At the same time, we’re making a significant contribution to climate protection: Our solar system saves over 260 tonnes of CO₂ every year – the equivalent of the CO₂ absorbed by roughly 5,200 trees.
The amount of electricity generated depends on the weather and the season. At peak times, we produce more electricity than we need – up to 23% of our energy is fed back into the public grid.
With this investment in renewable energy, we’re making a strong statement for sustainability, responsibility and the future of our site.
We open doors for young people.
With the training of around 35 apprentices in seven professions – from business administrators, engineers and drivers to service technicians – not only are we investing in our own future, we’re also taking on an important social responsibility.
We also run an apprenticeship camp once a year. This is alternated with visits to three mountain communities where we provide on-site support through a whole variety of projects, such as painting, repairing paths and renovating playgrounds.
What we aim and hope to do is to employ all committed apprentices at Schenker Storen once they have completed their training. This has worked very well for us for many years.
Our Commitment to Swiss Wrestling
At Schenker Storen, we combine innovation with tradition. This is why we have been actively involved in Swiss wrestling for many years – a sport that embodies down-to-earth values, endurance and genuine passion. These values also shape our company.
Since 2015, we have been proud to support 12 young, talented crowned wrestlers from all five regional federations across Switzerland every year. Through our commitment, we aim to pave the way for talented young athletes while simultaneously helping to preserve and promote a unique Swiss tradition.
