Environmental protection at Stolberg

Part of the Aurubis Group since 2002, with around 400 employees Aurubis Stolberg produces 60,000 t of high precision strip and shaped wire made of copper and copper alloys annually.

The products are essential to applications in the automotive, electronics and electrical engineering, energy supply and distribution, medical, information and communication technology, and mechanical engineering sectors. Due to its geographical location, in direct proximity to the Vicht River, nature reserves and residential areas, Aurubis Stolberg consistently addresses environmentally relevant aspects such as soil and water protection as well as noise and immission control. Innovative improvements are implemented effectively and efficiently at the site in close coordination with the authorities. Aurubis Stolberg's integrated management system is certified according to all relevant ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001) as well as IATF 16949.

Environmental Protection Measures & Projects
Energy management system according to ISO 50001
  • - Certified for the first time in 2012
  • Implementation of various energy efficiency programs
  •  Implementation of decarbonization projects that contribute to our sustainability strategy
  •  Most recent successful monitoring 2023
Environmental management system according to ISO 14001
  • Certified for the first time in 2022
  •  Focus on waste prevention and resource protection
  • Reduction of noise emissions
  •  Most recent successful monitoring 2023
Flood prevention and protection
  • Participation in regional and national projects for flood prevention 
  • Protection of the plant site against flooding and discharge of hazardous substances 
  • Strengthening the site's resilience to the effects of climate change 
Infrastructure
  • Due the limited space available on the plant premises, older buildings were demolished to create space for operational expansion
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Thomas Odinius

Environmental Protection Stolberg

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