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.