At DANREC, the Sustainable Development Goals are part of everyday life – and part of the decisions made in production, in the office and in collaboration with customers and suppliers. For us, it is not about covering as many goals as possible, but about choosing those where our efforts create real impact – and where actions make a tangible difference. We have chosen to focus on these four goals:
- Good Health and Well-being (3)
- Affordable and Clean Energy (7)
- Decent Work and Economic Growth (8)
- Responsible Consumption and Production (12)
For us, sustainability means taking responsibility where we can truly make a difference. The SDGs help us stay focused – but it is action that counts.
– Henrik Immerkær Ohm, CEO
Well-being as a prerequisite for results
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
A healthy working life is not a side benefit – it is a prerequisite. At DANREC, we therefore focus on both physical and mental well-being. Small initiatives such as group walks, fruit schemes and health checks go hand in hand with broader measures like health insurance, workplace assessments and respect for work–life balance.
Our goal is clear: to be a workplace where employees want to stay – and where absence is prevented through well-being rather than crisis management.
“Well-being is not something you decide once a year. It requires daily attention and a culture where there is room for people and diversity,” says Samantha Brander, QHSE/ISO & Procurement at DANREC.
Energy with responsibility
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Energy consumption is always central in a manufacturing company – and an area with significant potential. DANREC has already taken major steps by establishing a solar park that covers a substantial share of the company’s electricity use. At the same time, surplus heat from production is used to heat the administration building.
Our ambition goes further: expanding the solar park, transitioning fully to certified renewable energy and gradually phasing out gas heating are all part of the long-term plan.
This is not only about CO₂ reduction, but also about resilience, energy security and responsible operations.
A decent working life – long term
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
At DANREC, we believe healthy workplaces create sustainable businesses. We therefore work systematically with equal conditions, fair employment and an inclusive culture where skills and commitment matter more than gender, age or background.
Investments in new technology have reduced monotonous and physically demanding tasks in production and provided employees with more varied and meaningful working days. This strengthens both the working environment and quality – and contributes to stronger teams and higher retention.
Circular thinking in practice
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Responsible consumption is at the core of DANREC’s business. With a recycling rate of over 90 percent of the company’s waste, strong results have already been achieved – but the work does not stop there.
For us, responsible production means thinking long term in both operations and processes. We maintain our machinery to extend its lifespan and invest in new equipment when it makes sense. At the same time, we continuously optimise processes to keep the use of electricity, raw materials and auxiliary materials at an absolute minimum.
Our products are made from 100 percent recycled plastic and are designed to be recyclable themselves. Through our buy-back scheme, we take responsibility for materials – even after use. Responsible production also means transparency and informed consumption. We therefore work systematically with CO₂ footprint per product, supplier requirements, material documentation and Environmental Product Declarations as an integrated part of our environmental management under ISO 14001.
From goals to action – every day
The SDGs provide a shared language and direction. But at DANREC, they are first and foremost a working tool – not a checklist. Our initiatives evolve, ambitions grow stronger and new opportunities arise.
What matters most to us is that sustainability does not become a separate project, but an integrated part of the business.
From goals to action – from action to real change.
