ENJO =
CLIMATE POSITIVE

 

Our products make hearts beat faster. Because they not only protect the climate while cleaning, but throughout their entire life cycle. From the high-value, ecological raw material, to an environmentally friendly production, to the recycling of the used fibres, we take great care to ensure small footprints. In this way, we offer a better future both to our customers and future generations.

ENJO HAS BEEN 100% CLIMATE NEUTRAL SINCE 2015

We accept responsibility for an environmentally friendly product life cycle and are ISO-certified for our environmental management (ISO 14001). In addition, we are continuously reducing ENJO’s CO2 footprint by taking many measures. In 2015, ENJO International signed the Climate Neutral Alliance and has been 100% climate neutral since September 2015. Through many measures, CO2 emissions have been reduced to the lowest possible level. The remaining emissions are 100% offset by reforestating rainforest in Nicaragua (community reforestation project Esteli, where small farming families joint to reforest unused parts of their land).

 

ENJO 2022 – WE TAKE THE NEXT STEP
AND BECOME CLIMATE POSITIVE

In line with our annual motto 2022 “ENJO – Next Level”, in January 2022 we have taken the next step to protect our climate and have become climate positive. This means that from 2022 we will reforest 10% more rainforest in Nicaragua than we consume in carbon emissions over the year.

This replanting project takes place in the community San Juan de Limay, an area which is threatened with seasonal water shortage and flooding. Families with small farms work together to replant unused parts of the land. The project covers 8.600 hectares. Thanks to the sustainable use of the forest, the forest area grows. Now, water can be stored for dry seasons and floods in rainy seasons are minimised. This way the life quality of the residence of Limay is improved.

 

 

HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE MEASURES WE ARE TAKING TO
REDUCE OUR CO2 EMISSIONS ON AN ONGOING BASIS.

 

 

OUR ACTIONS IN DETAIL

Finest raw materials

All our textile products have been awarded the Oeko-Tex certificate "Confidence in Textiles". This certificate is only awarded to products in which all components are environmentally and skin-friendly, i.e. this includes the ENJOtex Fibre, as well as threads, labels, press studs, rubbers, etc. Additionally, we are constantly looking for recycled material that meets our expectations and make sense ecologically.

Use of recycled raw materials

In 2020 we made our first big step towards our goal: we started producing our Telescopic Pole exclusively from high-quality recycled material. Since 2022 all our labels, bindings and the Floorcleaner Plate are made mostly from recycled materials.

Short distances

80% of our suppliers are located directly in the region. Therefore, short journeys are guaranteed.

Clean production

In our production, where our products are sewn, we do not produce any waste water, exhaust fumes or hazardous waste. We work exclusively with partner companies that meet the highest ecological standards in the production of raw materials. We maintain regular and intensive contact with our manufacturers.

Green electricity

Since August 2013, we have been using green electricity for our production and company head office in Vorarlberg, Austria. We obtain the 100% renewable energy from our partner VKW (Vorarlberger Kraftwerke). No CO2 emissions are produced and we do not use electricity from nuclear power.

Active staff members

Public transport, carpooling, walking or cycling - our employees care about nature - and that is why they travel to work in an environmentally friendly way as often as possible. ENJO regularly offers campaigns to motivate employees to get to work in an environmentally friendly way. In 2020, for example, we organised Olympic Games for the environment, with great prizes to be won.

Eco-friendly cleaning with ENJO

Finally, our cleaning method also contributes to protecting the environment - because our factory and head office are cleaned exclusively with ENJO. In this way, we save a lot of water, energy and chemicals.

Zero rubbish system

From the production to the Distributors to the ENJOpreneurs and customers, our products are delivered in an environmentally friendly way in reusable cardboard boxes, paper and cotton bags. This packaging can then be reused by our customers.

Role model

We have been going green for many years - our company car runs on electricity - and that energy comes from 100% renewable sources. In 2022, we want to take the next step and deliver our parcels to our customers in a climate-neutral way. Since 2022, Germany and Vorarlberg (Austria) are the first countries in which we deliver climate-neutral (GLS KlimaProtect).

Ships and trains

To the extent that the infrastructure allows, we use ships and trains to deliver our goods all over the world. In the meantime, 70% of all ENJOtex products are shipped this way, and the percentage is rising.

85% less transports

How can we reduce waste trips to our local recycling partner? The solution was to optimise our waste management and to acquire a waste press. This allowed us to reduce our trips from 142 in 2013 to only 19 trips in 2021. An improvement of more than 85%.

100% recycling

All fibre waste, as well as products that that have become obsolete, are further processed into insulation and filling materials.