New logistics building in Rednitzhembach
The uvex group Logistics GmbH has received the DGNB Gold pre-certificate for its new logistics building in Rednitzhembach and is now in the final certification stage. This certification awarded by the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) offers proof that a building meets the highest sustainability and quality standards in the construction industry, taking into account ecological, economic and sociocultural aspects across the entire lifecycle of a building.
A wide range of measures aimed at protecting and promoting biodiversity form a central aspect of our commitment to sustainability for this site, which covers around 35,000 square metres. For example, we have carried out an extensive greening plan, as part of which we have created 6,000 square metres of green roof space, planted 59 deciduous trees, 28 privet hedges and more than 720 shrubs, in addition to installing 20 bird boxes. These measures help to increase biodiversity and create a healthy ecosystem.
Fossil-free and sustainable heating generation
We are particularly proud of the fact that at Rednitzhembach, we do not use any fossil-based resources. We obtain all the energy we need from a wood chip plant, which uses wood acquired through sustainable forestry practices. A regional supplier delivers the wood chips, who obtains these either from forests or sawmills in the local area. These chips are then dried using solar energy. We use the wood chips to generate heat when outdoor temperatures drop to 5°C or lower. This system is not used between March and October; instead, any heat required through this period is generated by an air-heat exchange system powered on the basis of energy from our photovoltaic system.
Photovoltaics for clean energy
Our photovoltaic system covers more than 4,500 m² on the roof of our logistics building. At peak output, it is able to meet our Rednitzhembach site’s entire energy requirements in full. When conditions are optimal, the plant produces approximately 750,000 watts of clean energy, the equivalent to the output of around 1,250 balcony solar power systems for household use. Photovoltaic systems are a sustainable energy source as they produce clean energy and zero harmful emissions, in addition to promoting the use of renewable energies.
Boxes made from recycled plastic
At Rednitzhembach, we use 270,000 climate-neutral boxes for storing goods and parts and picking orders. Each one of these boxes is made from recycled plastic, which is obtained, for example, from PET bottles or plastic packaging that has been disposed of in the correct manner. This helps to keep plastic waste to a minimum. The remaining emissions, caused by transportation, for example, are offset by investments in climate protection projects organised by myclimate.
