Sustainability at VBM – Responsibility for a better future
As a medium-sized family business, we are committed not only to our customers and partners, but also to society and the environment. Our world is currently in permanent crisis mode, but for this reason we have to act and flip the switch.
Sustainability is not an option for us, but an integral part of our corporate philosophy. With innovative solutions, a clear focus on conserving resources and a strong social commitment, we are setting an example for a sustainable world.
Environment
Sustainability as part of our corporate strategy
In October 2023, VBM's management met again to define the “Strategy 2028” for VBM. Five core topics were defined during a workshop. Sustainability is therefore an important part of our future strategy.
Reusable medical devices
While the market has increasingly relied on disposable products in recent years - primarily due to strict hygiene requirements and standardized processes in hospitals - VBM has consciously invested in the development of reusable solutions. These products are characterized by their durability, high quality and ease of reprocessing, which not only reduces the amount of waste, but also significantly lowers CO₂ consumption over their entire life cycle.
Electromobility
We are investing in an electric vehicle fleet. Wherever possible and sensible, we rely on electric and hybrid vehicles to reduce our CO₂ emissions and minimize the environmental impact of our mobility needs. By using low-emission vehicles, we are not only making a contribution to the energy transition, but also promoting the use of innovative technologies.
Health
JobBikes - mobile, sustainable and healthy together
At VBM, we are not only committed to the environment, but also to the health and well-being of our employees. With our JobBikes, we offer everyone the opportunity to get to work in a sustainable and healthy way.
Help in difficult times
Taking breaks is important
Social responsibility
Training - The future is in our hands
At VBM, we make targeted investments in training because our junior staff are the foundation for a successful future. Our commitment has been rewarded: in an independent study, we were honoured with the DEUTSCHLAND TEST seal ‘Germany's best training companies 2025’.
Women at VBM - strong in all areas
Inclusion and equal opportunities at VBM
Equal opportunities and the participation of people with disabilities are core values at VBM. We work closely with the Zollern Alb Werkstätten (ZAW) in Bisingen and prefer to outsource services to them. Our trainees take part in a project week at ZAW to familiarise themselves with everyday working life there. Employees from VBM and ZAW swapped jobs during the ‘shift change’ day, which strengthened mutual understanding. In this way, we promote an inclusive working environment and set an example of respect and cooperation.
Promotion of art and culture
Downloads
Sustainability report 2024
Guideline for sustainable procurement
Compliance – Our values and obligations
Responsibility is a core value of our company and the basis of everything we do:
We develop products that can be crucial for the success of medical treatments - and therefore often also for a person's life. Patients and medical professionals rely on us.
As a manufacturer, supplier, business partner and employer, we are required to create conditions to ensure that our products are available in perfect quality exactly when they are needed.
Our ‘VBM Code of Conduct’ - is the central guideline that gives us orientation so that we can fulfil our obligations.
To ensure that we maintain this high standard in the future, we regularly check that our Code of Conduct is up to date and complied with, and make improvements where necessary. If you have any justified doubts that we are not fulfilling our obligations, please let us know.