That means in particular:

• CDW uses energy efficiently. Technically unavoidable emissions are to be reduced.
• CDW uses raw materials economically. If possible, unavoidable production wastes are entered into the recycling chain and re-used either for materials or energy.
•  Together with our customers CDW develops materials that have a minimum environmental impact during further processing. Due to the specific characteristics of our products we ensure an overall optimized CO2 balance in production of final goods.
• CDW takes all action necessary to record and reduce the impact to the environment of our company activities. This also applies in the case of a non failure-free operation.
• CDW pursues an open dialogue with interested stakeholders, authorities and associations on issues related to the environment and energy processes.
• CDW´s environmental management system is audited by an independent, international certification company on a regular basis.
• CDW expects it suppliers and service providers to have environmental standards in accordance with our environmental policy. Energy efficiency of essential energy-consuming equipment is an decision criterion in procurement procedures.
• Service companies working on our premises must comply with our environmental standards.