Quality management
Discover how we have implemented our motto "Technology in Quality" in our quality management processes.
Environmental and energy management
TQ operates an environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001 and an energy management system in accordance with ISO 50001. Environmental and energy goals are set and monitored annually.
Stakeholder involvement
To implement this approach effectively, we work closely with our customers, suppliers and other stakeholders and regularly identify relevant environmental aspects and their impact. This is precisely the focus of our energy planning. By evaluating the requirements and results, we derive suitable energy targets and measures for the sustainable improvement of our environmental performance and energy performance.
Ongoing monitoring of requirements
Trust is good, verification is better! We monitor the environmental and energy aspects of our integrated management system through regular audits and reviews of the applicable obligations. This is how we ensure compliance at all times.
Education and training
We actively involve all employees in environmental protection and resource conservation through ongoing training and further education. This supports implementation in day-to-day business.
Certification
An accredited certification body audits our environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001 and our energy management system in accordance with ISO 50001 within the respective scope of certification. TQ has been certified according to the environmental management standard ISO 14001 since 2002, and according to the energy management standard ISO 50001 since 2018. In addition, TQ participates in the Bavarian Environmental Pact; this is not a product-specific environmental certification.
Environmental protection and energy management in action
During product development, we evaluate - depending on the product’s relevance - energy consumption, material efficiency, repairability and regulatory substance requirements. To continuously improve environmental conservation and energy efficiency in our buildings and means of production. Our commitment is also evident in our sustainable handling of waste and recycling efforts.
Concrete measures
Environmental and energy management measures
- Environmental issues are part of the vision and mission of TQ-Group and enjoy the full support of management
- Derivation of a coherent environmental and energy management policy and corresponding mission statements to support operationalisation
- TQ sets internal environmental and energy goals and reviews them regularly
- Continuous development of established processes with the goal of "best practice" on a PDCA basis.
- Continuous training and improvement of awareness among employees and suppliers including relevant introductory training courses
- Monitoring of continuous improvement by means of key figures at management level
Environmental and energy management results
- German company sites use certificates of origin for renewable electricity; this applies to electricity consumption (Scope 2, market-based method), not to all emissions from production
- For specific product development projects, we take life cycle considerations into account during the development process
- Selection of major energy consumers taking life cycle cost calculations into account
- Sample-based audits, audits and management reviews to ensure that all relevant requirements are met
- Compliance with relevant occupational health and safety requirements in the company's plants as well as at suppliers and external companies involved
- Establishment of contingency plans which are risk-based and adapted according to need
- Integration of suppliers and other external providers in the sense of a holistic approach
- Provision of environmental and energy management data for relevant interested parties
- Active support of the quality control loops as a participant in the dual system
