ZSK STICKMASCHINEN - Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility at ZSK

Responsibility with purpose – for generations.
As a long-established engineering company, ZSK stands for reliability, quality and fairness. For us, doing business means more than success – it means contributing to society, protecting the environment and treating each other with respect.

 

Our Commitment

We believe responsibility means making the right choices today for a better tomorrow – for our employees, our customers, our partners and our planet. That’s why CSR at ZSK is not an add-on, but part of our daily practice – in production, in partnerships and in mindset.

 

Our Areas of Action

Environmental Responsibility

  • Solar energy at our production facilities
  • Full LED lighting at all locations
  • Modern heating systems to reduce CO₂ emissions
  • Optimised packaging and logistics for resource efficiency

 

Social Responsibility

  • Long-term employment with fair salaries
  • In-house apprenticeship and talent development programmes
  • Support for work-life balance and family
  • Engagement in the Krefeld region and beyond

 

Supply Chain Responsibility

  • Collaboration with ethical, mainly regional suppliers
  • Supplier Code of Conduct based on international standards
  • Commitment to human rights across the value chain
  • Transparent communication and reliable partnerships

 

Values That Guide Us

  • Respect, fairness and reliability
  • Product development with sustainability in mind
  • Quality and responsibility go hand in hand
  • We don’t follow trends – we set standards

 

Commitment in Practice

Our principles are embedded in binding codes of conduct for employees and suppliers – and regularly reviewed. We align with internationally recognised frameworks, including the UN Guiding Principles, ILO conventions and the UN Global Compact.

 

CSR is in ZSK’s DNA

Our responsibility doesn’t stop at the factory gate. That’s where it begins – every day. Together.

Projects

ZSK STICKMASCHINEN - Projekt

Gardening the Future

The idea for this came about in 2016. The aim of the "Gardening the Future" project is to support children and create an awareness of the beauty of the embroidery craft.

 

The project is a collaboration with the embroidery company  Ercigoj, Slovenia.

ZSK STICKMASCHINEN - Projekt E-Mobilität

E-Mobility

Since 2019 we have been converting most of our company vehicle fleet to electric vehicles.

 

These vehicles are only driven within a maximum radius of 200 kilometers and are therefore a perfect match for the possibilities offered by today's e-vehicles.

ZSK STICKMASCHINEN - Projekt

Solar Power

In 2013, a solar power system was installed on the roof of the ZSK company building in Krefeld, Germany.

 

Since then, the system has been feeding the electricity into the local power grid, thereby reducing the need for conventional electricity.

ZSK STICKMASCHINEN - Projekt

Charging Stations

On the ZSK company car park, ZSK STICKMASCHINEN offers wall boxes for employees and visitors to charge their e-vehicles.

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