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 are now produced and delivered CO2-neutral in Madetswil. Following extensive calculations and reduction efforts, the Executive Board 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 tried-and-tested 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 completed several projects in Uruguay. This was a key factor for LAEMMLE Chemicals AG. Only truly
feasible CO2 offset projects make sense and are credible.
“However, we are committed to further reducing our own CO2 emissions,” says Silvan
Lämmle, CEO Marketing & Sales. “Sometimes this takes a few years. New technologies cannot be implemented overnight,” explains Sarah Mohr-Lämmle, CEO Production & Technology. “Furthermore, we are aware that, as things stand, not all CO2
emissions can simply be reduced. Therefore, offsetting the remaining emissions will remain 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 motto
‘Chemistry with Responsibility’ is gradually taking on real meaning.
About the reforestation project:
The KMU Clima Foundation’s project involves the reforestation of the foundation’s own fallow land, with an emphasis on native tree species and a focus
on biodiversity. The aim of the project is to increase the areas’ CO₂ absorption through afforestation, to regenerate the fallow land in a sustainable manner, to preserve the region’s natural forests and to improve the socio-economic status of the local population. As the land is owned by the foundation, the foundation
KMU Clima is independent and ensures complete transparency.
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Photo 1: Building LAEMMLE Chemicals AG
Photo 2: KMU Clima reforestation project in Uruguay