LAEMMLE Chemicals AG is now carbon-neutral
June 27, 2023
Press release
Madetswil, 27 June 2023 – A groundbreaking step in the lubricants industry. With
immediate effect, LAEMMLE Chemicals AG, based in Madetswil ZH, is CO2-neutral.
With immediate effect, all ROXOR lubricants in Madetswil are produced and delivered CO2-neutral. Following intensive calculations and reduction efforts, the management has decided to eliminate the remaining CO2 emissions through full offsetting. This involves offsetting all emissions from the office building, production, the laboratory and delivery logistics. Customers of LAEMMLE Chemicals AG now receive the proven ROXOR lubricants CO2-neutral.
In collaboration with the ‘KMU Clima’ Foundation, a forest area in Uruguay is being reforested. Trees absorb CO2 from the atmosphere and release oxygen. The
Winterthur-based KMU Clima has already successfully implemented several projects in Uruguay. This was a decisive reason for LAEMMLE Chemicals AG. Only truly
feasible CO2 offset projects make sense and are credible.
“However, we are striving to further reduce our own CO2 emissions,” says Silvan
Lämmle, CEO Marketing & Sales. “Sometimes this takes several years. New technologies cannot be implemented overnight,” explains Sarah Mohr-Lämmle, CEO Production & Technology. “Moreover, we are aware that as of today not all CO2-
emissions can simply be reduced. Therefore, the route via residual offsetting will also be necessary in the near future,” adds Silvan Lämmle.
This is a groundbreaking step in the domestic lubricants industry and a milestone in the pursuit of sustainability in perfection. The specially printed guiding principle
‘Chemistry with Responsibility’ is gradually being filled with substance.
About the reforestation project:
The project of the KMU Clima Foundation includes the reforestation of the foundation’s own fallow land with an emphasis on native tree species and a focus
on biodiversity. The project’s aim is to increase the CO₂ absorption of the land through reforestation, regenerate the fallow land in a sustainable way, preserve the natural forests of the region and improve the socio-economic status of the local population. Through the foundation’s own properties, the Foundation
KMU Clima is independent and creates complete transparency.
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Photo 1: Building LAEMMLE Chemicals AG
Photo 2: KMU Clima reforestation project in Uruguay