We care for tomorrow

Shaping tomorrow's sustainability today

Honest packaging for a functioning circular economy

CO2-neutral company
We understand sustainability to mean long-term corporate management that is based on partnership and conserves resources. Our goal is to preserve the world for future generations. Sustainable production, filling and packaging along the entire value chain – this is what our central sustainability strategy "We care for tomorrow" stands for. With it, we want to become holistically excellent in the areas of environment, social affairs and corporate management. Our strategy is based on three pillars.
CO2-neutral company
Circular Packaging
Circular Packaging
Together with you, we develop honest packaging solutions that enable a functioning circular economy. Our vision is that packaging materials can be reused again and again for the same packaging without any loss of quality (cradle-to-cradle principle).
Corporate Sustainability
Corporate Sustainability
Optima is committed to ecological, fair and long-term successful business practices. We are already guided today by the UN Global Compact, the world's largest and most important initiative for sustainable and responsible corporate governance, and external assessment systems such as Ecovadis.
Sustainable Technology
Sustainable Technology
We design your machinery and equipment to be as resource-efficient as possible during considering of the whole lifecycle.

Environmental and climate strategy

Net climate neutrality by taking a holistic approach

German locations have been climate-neutral since 2022

The starting point for climate protection measures is the calculation of the Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF). The correct accounting of greenhouse gasses and the compensation of remaining emissions were verified by TÜV Süd in accordance with the internationally recognized ISO 14064 standard and the GHG Protocol model.

In addition, Optima has been using green electricity since 2009 and has been able to reduce the company’s operational climate footprint by 40 percent through additional measures. A further package of measures will reduce this by an additional 25 percent by 2030. Increasing energy and resource efficiency at selected locations and expanding sustainable mobility are important cornerstones for this.

To compensate for remaining emissions, Optima is investing exclusively in climate protection projects with the highest quality standard (Gold Standard CER) and is therefore as of now working with the Baden-Württemberg Climate Protection Foundation. This foundation was used to obtain the certificates in cooperation with myclimate.
Climate-neutral delivery of machines and systems as of 2023
As of 2023, Optima will be the first mechanical engineering supplier to offer its customers net climate-neutral delivery of machines and systems based on an initially reduced and then compensated, project-specific climate footprint. For this purpose, the product carbon footprint (PCF) of the project will be determined. And thus have a direct and positive impact on our customers’ climate footprint.
  • Reduction of the product carbon footprint (PCF) in the production phase
  • Development of sustainable packaging solutions for a functioning circular economy
  • Use of regeneratively produced heat and geothermal energy since 2009
  • Green electricity from certified hydropower since 2009
  • Photovoltaic systems
  • LED lighting
  • Ventilation with heat recovery systems
  • Presence-controlled lighting in the workplace
  • Fleet of vehicles with alternative drives
  • E-charging infrastructure
  • Parking areas with grass pavers
  • Reduction of the product carbon footprint (PCF) in the utilization phase
  • Reduction of water consumption
  • Waste prevention
  • Environmental management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14001
  • Promoting biodiversity through natural meadows
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PRESS RELEASE
„Net carbon neutrality at German sites in OPTIMA's anniversary year“

Press release from June 2, 2022
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Award of the "CO2-neutral company" label
  • Reduction of the product carbon footprint (PCF) in the production phase
  • Development of sustainable packaging solutions for a functioning circular economy
  • Use of regeneratively produced heat and geothermal energy since 2009
  • Green electricity from certified hydropower since 2009
  • Photovoltaic systems
  • LED lighting
  • Ventilation with heat recovery systems
  • Presence-controlled lighting in the workplace
  • Fleet of vehicles with alternative drives
  • E-charging infrastructure
  • Parking areas with grass pavers
  • Reduction of the product carbon footprint (PCF) in the utilization phase
  • Reduction of water consumption
  • Waste prevention
  • Environmental management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14001
  • Promoting biodiversity through natural meadows

Shape a more sustainable future with us

How we lead by example

Sustainable capsules
Sustainable Capsules

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Honest paper packaging
Honest Paper Packaging

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Recyclable product protection
Recyclable Product Protection

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Small users - sustainable effect
Small Users - sustainable Effect

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Climate-friendly cooling
Climate-Friendly Cooling

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Saving resources
Saving Resources

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“Optima is an important strategic partner for the development of new paper machine sections to produce highly formable packaging base papers.”

Johann Moser, Senior Vice President Strategic Technology, Voith Group

OPTIMA and Voith establish development partnership

Partnership for the development of sustainable paper packaging solutions

The objective of the alliance is to develop sustainable paper packaging solutions. It is the first time that two companies from different phases in the supply chain will be working together on developing environmentally compatible alternatives to plastic packaging.

The two partners are working together to find the best solutions for the future.

“In many areas, we see untapped potential for paper packaging and are looking forward to the close collaboration with Voith,”
Dominik Bröllochs - Group Sustainability Manager, OPTIMA packaging group

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Johann Moser, Senior Vice President Strategic Technology, Voith Group & Dominik Bröllochs, Group Sustainability Manager, OPTIMA packaging group

Sustainable machine solutions are the future

Conserve resources, optimize efficiency

Our machine solutions are also making a contribution to sustainable development. We are pushing ahead with solutions and developing our activities in a responsible and economically successful manner. Here at Optima, this means contributing to the quality of life while reducing the consumption of resources and emissions that are associated with our value creation. At Optima, we understand that sustainable management is a shared social responsibility. In other words, we are not the only ones looking to reduce our environmental footprint. We also aim to mobilize our partners to make contributions to sustainability. We are aware that this is a never-ending process that needs to have its roots in the company's DNA and put into practice every day by every single employee.
Saving energy
Energy
We have reduced energy consumption by 38 percent through the use of cutting-edge sealing technology. One of the key focuses of our new machine development is energy reduction.
Small footprint
Production space

Compact design enables our customers to double their output per square meter of production area. At the same time, production areas can become considerably smaller. An example of this is the OPTIMA EGS. The footprint of this machine has been reduced by over 40 percent.

efficient use of media
Efficient use of mediums
During production, it is important to make the most efficient use of the mediums used, such as gases and water. We have reduced the use of inert gases to a minimum. Furthermore, for instance, highly optimized CIP systems ensure that today a mere 70% of the previous amount of CIP water is used.
Availability
Highest levels of availability
Smart services maximize our machines' availability and reveal any production vulnerabilities. This reduces needless downtime, which makes production more sustainable.
Process accuracy
Process accuracy

Our high-precision "topping-up" dosing process reduces underfilling and overfilling of packages to an absolute minimum, thereby achieving an increase in output of 500,000 cans per year.

Extend life cycle
Maximizing life cycles

Our OPTIMA Total Care life cycle management program maximizes machine life. For instance, predictive maintenance can be used to make full use of the maximum service life of parts subject to wear. Rebuilding and overhaul programs mean that the equipment can be adapted to meet market needs, without having to be completely replaced.

Machine recycling
Sustainable machine recycling

Correct recycling of machinery makes a major contribution to resource conservation. Therefore, as a manufacturer, we offer the option of ending the life cycle of the machine sustainably upon request and returning the individual parts to the material flows in a professional manner – thus benefiting the environment.

Packaging utilization
Utilization of packaging material
The optimal utilization of packaging materials is a key aspect of sustainability and TCO considerations. We increase material utilization by 39 percent by optimizing the configuration of die cutting modules.

Company

Leading by example

As a family-owned company, we consider ourselves to be especially committed to ecological, fair and successful long-term management. 

Social
Social
  • Lawful
  • Fair
  • Ethical
Ecology
Ecological
  • Protection of environment and nature
  • Reduction of emissions
Economy
Economical
  • Sustainable management
  • Transparency
  • Local and regional value creation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

A milestone in integrating environmental and development efforts

Sustainable Development Goals

At the 2015 World Summit on Sustainable Development held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the 17 "Sustainable Development Goals" were accordingly adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. As a responsible mechanical engineering company, Optima is able to contribute to seven of these goals.

How OPTIMA supports the sustainability goals
No poverty
Worldwide, Optima offers secure jobs with appropriate rates of pay and comprehensive social benefits. With our training programs, we promote the knowledge of our staff around the world.
Zero hunger

Optima's innovative filling and packaging concepts ensure a long shelf life for products, which means that they can be distributed worldwide. Through our packaging, Optima wants to provide all people with access to food in sufficient quantities.

Health and well-being

Both essential products and everyday consumer goods are produced and packaged to the highest standards by our machines.

High quality education
Extensive staff training opportunities are available. Optima employs above-average numbers of trainees, students and interns, and we offer them high-quality training.
Decent work and economic growth

We are a family-owned company, so at Optima our staff and sustainable business practices are particularly important to us. Our workforce is the keystone of our success.

Sustainable consumption and production
For example, we promote sustainable production through the efficient use of materials on the machine. Computer simulations and our expertise mean that we can reduce test materials used in test operations. Our commitment is also completed by the correct recycling of end-of-life machines and by extending our machines' life cycles.
Climate protection measures
New machines are designed with sustainability in mind. We consistently use renewable energy. By making generous use of mobile work, digital communication formats and services, we reduce our travel and hence our CO2 emissions.

Sustainably certified

Transparent, honest and traceable

Here at Optima, we value honesty and transparency. This is how we engage with our customers in projects, and the way we handle the issue of sustainability. Four certifications ensure that our commitment is transparent and understandable, and these are no accident: 100% of our electricity is from certified hydroelectric power. Our buildings are heated in an environmentally friendly manner using existing geothermal energy or regional district heating. The electricity from our system of solar panels is fed into the electricity network. Optima practices successful waste management. This includes waste reduction and separation, our own recycling center and waste separation concepts in the office and assembly areas. We rigorously avoid disposable tableware and have reduced the use of test materials with computer simulations. The jewel in the crown of our commitment is the planting of a flower meadow to provide a habitat for bees and insects. Our next major project: in the medium term, we are converting the vehicles in our fleet to hybrid and electric vehicles.
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EcoVadis
The EcoVadis rating agency is the world’s leading provider of sustainability ratings, with an international network of over 100,000 rated companies. EcoVadis has awarded Optima's commitment to sustainability with the silver medal. The annual rating assesses the areas of environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. 
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ISO14001
DIN14001
DIN EN ISO 14001 is a standard for environmental management systems that is accepted and applied worldwide. Key requirements involve the planning, implementation, monitoring and improvement of environmental targets.  We are working on auditing in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14001 in this area.
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CDP
The Carbon Disclosure Project is a non-profit organization founded in London in the year 2000, with the aim of ensuring that companies and municipalities publish their environmental data like climate-damaging greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption. We also share our data to create transparency.
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DIN16247
DIN16247
Carrying out an energy audit in accordance with DIN EN 16247, i.e. a systematic examination of organizations', plants', buildings' and systems' energy use and consumption, is an important foundation for improving energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption.
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