VAR GmbH in Europe
VAR GmbH is a medium-sized, independent company. Our extensive range of articles and products, which we manufacture ourselves in our own German production facilities in Marl (Ruhr area) and Bösensell (Münsterland), demonstrates the know-how acquired in more than 50 years of manufacturing and distribution in the field of environmental protection and environmental technology.

The distribution of our products domestically and abroad (recyclable material and waste collection devices, ash columns, trash bag stands, drip trays and barrel tools, as well as urban furniture and dog toilets) is exclusively through B2B sales organizations such as purchasing associations, wholesalers (online shops), or mail-order catalog businesses.

About CSR (What is CSR?)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is about companies and other organizations voluntarily assuming social responsibility – beyond their legal obligations. The European Union defines CSR as a system “that serves as a basis for companies to voluntarily integrate social concerns and environmental issues into their business activities and interactions with owners.” A new interplay between business, society, and politics is important for voluntary commitment to benefit all. Corporate social responsibility stands for this interaction and is a modern form of the social market economy. It’s about the responsibility of companies for the society and environment in which and with which they operate.

CSR benefits VAR GmbH
VAR GmbH, which contributes to a strong, solidary, and vital society, promotes an environment in which it can operate successfully. CSR strengthens the competitiveness of VAR GmbH. VAR GmbH uses CSR to positively shape its environment. Avoiding risks and creating opportunities: this is how CSR becomes part of our corporate strategy – and a strong added value of the German economy in international competition.

Made in Germany = Quality with Responsibility

Environment & Environmental Protection
VAR GmbH, as a manufacturer in environmental technology, always strives to assess, reduce, and avoid environmental risks and ecological impacts of its actions and products. We not only consider the effects of our own activities but have always encouraged employees, customers, and suppliers to commit to environmental protection. Ecological sustainability is an important aspect of VAR GmbH’s business. This includes internal operations, customer service, as well as supplier and product selection.

Society
VAR GmbH aims to make a positive contribution to the region where our employees live and work. We want to achieve this goal by creating jobs, thereby promoting local economic development, and maintaining good relationships with our surroundings, including through donations.

Equality & Prohibition of Discrimination
VAR GmbH offers an open work environment where the origin and gender of its employees play no role, and instead, ideas, people, and experience are valued. VAR GmbH adheres to fair working conditions and standards and promotes equality by ensuring equal opportunities and equal pay for equal work. Any discrimination in hiring, remuneration, access to training, promotion, termination of employment, or retirement based on gender, age, religion, race, birth, social background, disability, ethnic or national origin, nationality, membership in employee organizations, political affiliation or views, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, marital status, or any other condition is prohibited.

Ethics
VAR GmbH defines itself through its ethical principles and integrity. VAR GmbH has the highest standards of honesty, fairness, and integrity in relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees. The diversity of the different cultures in which we are active is valued and respected. This applies both to us, VAR, and throughout the supply chain. VAR GmbH respects intellectual property and patent rights.

Export Laws
VAR GmbH accepts that there are business partners with whom we are not allowed to conduct business. To ensure compliance with all applicable export control laws, VAR GmbH maintains a system of guidelines and controls. In case of unresolvable remaining doubts, we accept declining business.

Bribery
VAR GmbH does not conduct business through the provision of bribes, but through the objective advantages of our products that VAR GmbH wishes to offer its customers. Managers and employees of VAR GmbH neither directly nor indirectly accept bribes, nor do they offer them to others. If VAR GmbH cannot win orders while strictly adhering to this principle, we accept that such business will not materialize.

Fair Play
VAR GmbH values and promotes free and fair competition and rejects damaging competition through price fixing or market sharing, or carrying out any other unauthorized measures.