All for the good of the environment

It is wonderful to receive recognition for all we have done in terms of sustainability. Especially when it comes from independent juries and institutions. Already since 2016, we have established a solid ranking among the Top 5 for the German Sustainability Award. 

In 2020, we were also recognised for the fifth time in a row for our sustainable and ecological practices as a GREEN BRAND. Even abroad, lavera has won many coveted prizes for sustainable practices, such as "Victoire de la Beauté" in France or the "Free From Skin Award" in the UK.

In order to receive certification for a "climate-neutral company + products", we examined our entire value chain and drew up a Life Cycle Assessment for the business year of 2018. 

The data, collected according to the stringent Greenhouse Gas Protocol, was subject to an in-depth audit and certification by TÜV Rheinland. As a result, we knew how much CO2 we needed to balance out, and since then we have donated each year the respective specified funding amount to certified climate projects from "Climate Partner" (Climate Partner ID: 12310-1610-1001).

In addition, we have been working continuously on reducing our CO2 emissions with the help of energy-saving technologies and optimised processes across our entire manufacturing chain. 

Our new logistics centre in Bantorf, or example, was built according to the best-possible energy efficiency standards. Our standards for quality and sustainability are intended to be reflected also in lower energy demand and emissions of our company buildings.

Using modern equipment such as heat recovery pumps or a 12 cm thick mineral wool insulation on ceilings and outer walls, we are able in this area alone to achieve total savings of 82,000 kg of CO2 per year. The planned large-scale  photovoltaic plant is intended to offer additional potential for energy savings.

We balance out our companies CO₂ emissions by funding the ClimatePartner forest protection program in Peru (Climate Partner ID: 12310-1610-1001, Nr. 1114). This ensures that the unique rain forest in Tambopata will be preserved. Without the project, the forest would have disappeared in approx. 15 years. 

This initiative preserves not only an irreplaceable animal and plant world but also secures the subsistence and livelihood of some 400 families living in the 300,000 hectares in the vast rain forest in the Amazon region. 

In addition to preserving the forest and carefully handling the natural resources of the forest, the project seeks to enable a stable income for the inhabitants. For example through the build-up of micro-enterprises and the production of soaps and oil, and the cultivation of sustainable Brazil nuts.

With our funding, we seek to not only protect the forest but also to call attention to the fact that forest areas in the Amazon region are vital and precious habitats worthy of preserving.

 "Thanks to the project, we can take care of our forest and take care of ourselves. Everything will be better from now on."

Felicitas Ramirez from the community of Alegría

Our second climate protection program is located in Kenya (Climate Partner ID: 12310-1610-1001, No. 1008/1075). Here we are working with our partner, ClimatePartner, to provide clean drinking water to the people there, using water filters. 

Thanks to lavera's commitment, the level of disease has already been reduced by 41% over the past few years, and 28 million litres of clean drinking water have been provided.

You can find out more about the climate protection projects on the ClimatePartner website.