Climate Change and Management Systems:
What “Quality Management” Means For WTH And Who Benefits From It?
In the chemical industry, quality and environmental management play a crucial role in acting environmentally consciously while meeting customer requirements. The established instruments for this are the standards DIN EN ISO 9001 for quality management and DIN EN ISO 14001 for environmental management. Especially for WTH GmbH, which deals with chemical raw materials, these standards are essential to ensure efficient and sustainable operations.
The significance of climate change is now being incorporated into management standards following a joint decision by the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and IAF (International Accreditation Forum). This addition obliges companies to adopt responsible and sustainable operational practices in addressing environmental issues within their scope of responsibility, ensuring positive environmental management at all levels.
DIN EN 9001 defines the requirements for a quality management system, which helps companies meet the requirements of our business partners and continuously improve their satisfaction. For us as a trading company dealing with chemical raw materials, this means that all processes from procurement to storage to delivery must be designed to ensure the quality of the products at all times. This includes, for example, the proper storage of sensitive substances, compliance with transport regulations, and the monitoring and documentation of all significant processes.
In parallel, environmental management according to DIN EN 14001 is of great importance for WTH GmbH as a company in the chemical industry. This standard sets out the requirements for an environmental management system designed to identify, assess, and, if necessary, minimize environmental impacts. Especially in the industries we serve, which often work with environmentally sensitive materials, effective environmental management is crucial. As a trading company for chemical raw materials, we must ensure that all activities are carried out in an environmentally friendly manner, whether through waste and emission reduction or the selection of environmentally friendly packaging materials.
The implementation of quality and environmental management systems according to the standards DIN EN 9001 and 14001 always requires a high level of commitment and resources from all employees and departments of WTH GmbH. It is also always a long-term investment in the future viability of the company. By adhering to these standards, we can not only ensure the quality of our chemical raw materials but also make an active contribution to environmental protection. Ultimately, this leads to a stronger competitive position in the market and increased trust from all our business partners at home and abroad, as well as other stakeholders such as va rious authorities, financial service providers, the public, and of course, our own employees and others.”
