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Our world is currently in permanent crisis mode, but for this reason we have to act and flip the switch.<\/h4>\n<h4>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.<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" disabled_on=\"on|on|on\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||80px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"|0px||0px|false|false\" disabled=\"on\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f2f2f3\" custom_padding=\"24px|16px|24px|16px|false|false\" link_option_url=\"#soziale_verantwortung\" border_radii=\"on|16px|16px|16px|16px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_blurb title=\"Soziale Verantwortung\" image=\"https:\/\/www.vbm-medical.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SocialResponsibilty_Circle_AB.png\" image_icon_width=\"60%\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_level=\"h2\" header_text_align=\"center\" header_font_size=\"1.5em\" body_font=\"|300|||||||\" custom_margin=\"||16px||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|300|||||||\" text_orientation=\"justified\" custom_padding=\"0px|32px|0px|32px|false|true\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p>\n<h4>Unsere Mitarbeiter sind das Herz unseres Unter\u00adnehmens. Deshalb legen wir gro\u00dfen Wert auf faire Arbeits\u00adbedingungen, Chancen\u00adgleichheit und kontinuierliche Weiter\u00adbildung. Zu\u00addem enga\u00adgieren wir uns in sozialen Pro\u00adjekten, die sowohl regional als auch inter\u00adnational dazu beitragen, Lebens\u00adbedingungen zu verbessern.<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f2f2f3\" custom_padding=\"24px|16px|24px|16px|false|false\" link_option_url=\"#thema_zwei\" border_radii=\"on|16px|16px|16px|16px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_blurb title=\"Thema Zwei\" image=\"https:\/\/www.vbm-medical.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ILU0225_Environmental_Protection_001_AA.png\" image_icon_width=\"60%\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_level=\"h2\" header_text_align=\"center\" header_font_size=\"1.5em\" body_font=\"|300|||||||\" custom_margin=\"||16px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|300|||||||\" text_orientation=\"justified\" custom_padding=\"0px|32px|0px|32px|false|true\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p>\n<h4>Dies ist ein Typoblindtext. An ihm kann man sehen, ob alle Buchstaben da sind und wie sie aussehen. Manchmal benutzt man Worte wie Hamburgefonts, Rafgenduks oder Handgloves, um Schriften zu testen. Manchmal S\u00e4tze, die alle Buchstaben des Alphabets enthalten - man nennt diese S\u00e4tze \u00bbPangrams\u00ab. Sehr bekannt ist dieser: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy old dog.<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f2f2f3\" custom_padding=\"24px|16px|24px|16px|false|false\" link_option_url=\"#thema_drei\" border_radii=\"on|16px|16px|16px|16px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_blurb title=\"Drittes Thema zur Nachhaltigkeit\" image=\"https:\/\/www.vbm-medical.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ILU0226_Plant_001_AA.png\" image_icon_width=\"60%\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_level=\"h2\" header_text_align=\"center\" header_font_size=\"1.5em\" body_font=\"|300|||||||\" custom_margin=\"||16px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|300|||||||\" text_orientation=\"justified\" custom_padding=\"0px|32px|0px|32px|false|true\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p>\n<h4>Eine wunderbare Heiterkeit hat meine ganze Seele eingenommen, gleich den s\u00fc\u00dfen Fr\u00fchlingsmorgen, die ich mit ganzem Herzen genie\u00dfe. Ich bin allein und freue mich meines Lebens in dieser Gegend, die f\u00fcr solche Seelen geschaffen ist wie die meine. Ich bin so gl\u00fccklich, mein Bester, so ganz in dem Gef\u00fchle von ruhigem Dasein versunken, da\u00df meine Kunst darunter leidet. Ich k\u00f6nnte jetzt nicht zeichnen, nicht einen Strich, und bin nie ein gr\u00f6\u00dferer Maler gewesen als in diesen Augenblicken. Wenn das liebe Tal um mich dampft, und die hohe Sonne an der Oberfl\u00e4che.<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" admin_label=\"VBM_SecHero_Overview\" module_id=\"thema_zwei\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" min_height_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" height_tablet=\"auto\" height_phone=\"0px\" height_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" custom_margin=\"||44px||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|48px|0px|false|false\" custom_padding_tablet=\"0px|24px|0px|24px|false|false\" custom_padding_phone=\"0px|24px|0px|24px|false|false\" background_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" da_popup_slug=\"thema_zwei\" da_disable_devices=\"off|off|off\" border_width_top_tablet=\"1px\" border_width_top_phone=\"0px\" border_width_top_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" da_is_popup=\"off\" da_exit_intent=\"off\" da_has_close=\"on\" da_alt_close=\"off\" da_dark_close=\"off\" da_not_modal=\"on\" da_is_singular=\"off\" da_with_loader=\"off\" da_has_shadow=\"on\"][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text disabled_on=\"off|off|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_5_font=\"Barlow Semi Condensed|300|||||||\" header_5_font_size=\"20px\" header_5_line_height=\"1.5em\" custom_margin=\"24px|0px|24px|0px|false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #128a48;\">Environment<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#128a48\" width_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"|0px||0px|false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_padding=\"32px|32px|32px|32px|false|false\" custom_padding_phone=\"32px|32px|32px|32px|false|false\" border_radii=\"on|16px|16px|16px|16px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" width__hover_enabled=\"off|desktop\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.vbm-medical.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Nachhaltigkeit_Test_AB.webp\" title_text=\"Nachhaltigkeit_Test_AB\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" border_radii=\"on|16px|16px|16px|16px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Sustainability as part of our corporate strategy\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_font=\"--et_global_heading_font||||||||\" title_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" title_font_size=\"1.5em\" title_line_height=\"1.1em\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|8px||8px|false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"--et_global_body_font|300|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" custom_padding=\"8px|8px|56px|8px|false|false\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In October 2023, VBM's management met again to define the \u201cStrategy 2028\u201d for VBM. 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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 CO\u2082 consumption over their entire life cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.vbm-medical.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Aufladen-von-elektroautos-hautnah_AA.webp\" title_text=\"Aufladen-von-elektroautos-hautnah_AA\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" border_radii=\"on|16px|16px|16px|16px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Electromobility\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_font=\"--et_global_heading_font||||||||\" title_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" title_font_size=\"1.5em\" title_line_height=\"1.1em\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|8px||8px|false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"--et_global_body_font|300|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" custom_padding=\"8px|8px|56px|8px|false|false\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are investing in an electric vehicle fleet. Wherever possible and sensible, we rely on electric and hybrid vehicles to reduce our CO\u2082 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" admin_label=\"VBM_SecHero_Overview\" module_id=\"thema_zwei\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||44px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|48px|0px|false|false\" custom_padding_tablet=\"0px|24px|0px|24px|false|false\" custom_padding_phone=\"0px|24px|0px|24px|false|false\" da_popup_slug=\"thema_drei\" da_disable_devices=\"off|off|off\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" da_is_popup=\"off\" da_exit_intent=\"off\" da_has_close=\"on\" da_alt_close=\"off\" da_dark_close=\"off\" da_not_modal=\"on\" da_is_singular=\"off\" da_with_loader=\"off\" da_has_shadow=\"on\"][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text disabled_on=\"off|off|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_5_font=\"Barlow Semi Condensed|300|||||||\" header_5_font_size=\"20px\" header_5_line_height=\"1.5em\" custom_margin=\"24px|0px|24px|0px|false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #0375bc;\">Health<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#0375bc\" custom_padding=\"32px|32px|32px|32px|false|false\" custom_padding_phone=\"32px|32px|32px|32px|false|false\" border_radii=\"on|16px|16px|16px|16px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" width__hover_enabled=\"off|desktop\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.vbm-medical.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Stadtradeln_AA.jpg\" title_text=\"Stadtradeln_AA\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" border_radii=\"on|16px|16px|16px|16px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"JobBikes - mobile, sustainable and healthy together\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_font=\"--et_global_heading_font||||||||\" title_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" title_font_size=\"1.5em\" title_line_height=\"1.1em\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|8px||8px|false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"--et_global_body_font|300|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" custom_padding=\"8px|8px|56px|8px|false|false\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At VBM, we are not only committed to the environment, but also to the health and well-being of our employees. With our <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">JobBikes<\/span>, we offer everyone the opportunity to get to work in a sustainable and healthy way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.vbm-medical.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Close-up-therapist-man-discussing_AA.webp\" title_text=\"Close-up-therapist-man-discussing_AA\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" border_radii=\"on|16px|16px|16px|16px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Help in difficult times\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_font=\"--et_global_heading_font||||||||\" title_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" title_font_size=\"1.5em\" title_line_height=\"1.1em\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|8px||8px|false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"--et_global_body_font|300|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" custom_padding=\"8px|8px|56px|8px|false|false\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are aware that personal or professional challenges can be stressful and are committed to providing our teams with the best possible support in difficult times. For this reason, we offer our employees professional advice in crisis situations, stress or personal difficulties. This service helps them to cope with stress, gain new perspectives and emerge stronger from challenging phases.<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.vbm-medical.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/P1122304_Gemeinsame_Pausen_AA.webp\" title_text=\"P1122304_Gemeinsame_Pausen_AA\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" border_radii=\"on|16px|16px|16px|16px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Taking breaks is important\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_font=\"--et_global_heading_font||||||||\" title_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" title_font_size=\"1.5em\" title_line_height=\"1.1em\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|8px||8px|false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"--et_global_body_font|300|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" custom_padding=\"8px|8px|56px|8px|false|false\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good working conditions are a matter of course for us. We promote these through various measures, activities and incentives. We offer our employees two paid coffee breaks per day. These breaks are intended to ensure that all employees have sufficient time to rest and regenerate. This enables them to complete their tasks with renewed strength and motivation.<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" admin_label=\"VBM_SecHero_Overview\" module_id=\"thema_zwei\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||44px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|48px|0px|false|false\" custom_padding_tablet=\"0px|24px|0px|24px|false|false\" custom_padding_phone=\"0px|24px|0px|24px|false|false\" da_popup_slug=\"soziale_verantwortung\" da_disable_devices=\"off|off|off\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" da_is_popup=\"off\" da_exit_intent=\"off\" da_has_close=\"on\" da_alt_close=\"off\" da_dark_close=\"off\" da_not_modal=\"on\" da_is_singular=\"off\" da_with_loader=\"off\" da_has_shadow=\"on\"][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text disabled_on=\"off|off|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_5_font=\"Barlow Semi Condensed|300|||||||\" header_5_font_size=\"20px\" header_5_line_height=\"1.5em\" custom_margin=\"24px|0px|24px|0px|false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #f8012e;\">Social responsibility<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" use_custom_gutter=\"off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f8012e\" custom_padding=\"32px|32px|32px|32px|false|false\" custom_padding_phone=\"32px|32px|32px|32px|false|false\" border_radii=\"on|16px|16px|16px|16px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" width__hover_enabled=\"off|desktop\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.vbm-medical.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Ausbildung_bei_VBM_AB.webp\" title_text=\"Ausbildung_bei_VBM_AB\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" border_radii=\"on|16px|16px|16px|16px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Training - The future is in our hands\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_font=\"--et_global_heading_font||||||||\" title_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" title_font_size=\"1.5em\" title_line_height=\"1.1em\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|8px||8px|false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"--et_global_body_font|300|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" custom_padding=\"8px|8px|56px|8px|false|false\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">DEUTSCHLAND TEST seal \u2018Germany's best training companies 2025\u2019<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.vbm-medical.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/empowered-business-woman-working-city_AA.jpg\" title_text=\"empowered-business-woman-working-city_AA\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" border_radii=\"on|16px|16px|16px|16px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Women at VBM - strong in all areas\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_font=\"--et_global_heading_font||||||||\" title_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" title_font_size=\"1.5em\" title_line_height=\"1.1em\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|8px||8px|false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"--et_global_body_font|300|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" custom_padding=\"8px|8px|56px|8px|false|false\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]Diversity plays a central role at VBM - this is also reflected in the gender distribution. The proportion of women is particularly high in the operational area, but women are also increasingly gaining a presence in management positions. Currently, <span style=\"font-weight: 600\">44% of team and department heads<\/span> are women, and the trend is rising. At <span style=\"font-weight: 600\">management level<\/span>, the proportion of women is as high as <span style=\"font-weight: 600\">50%<\/span>, which underlines our commitment to equal rights and equal opportunities. VBM relies on the strength and expertise of women in all areas of the company.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.vbm-medical.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Inklusion_bei_VBM_AA.jpg\" title_text=\"Inklusion_bei_VBM_AA\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" border_radii=\"on|16px|16px|16px|16px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Inclusion and equal opportunities at VBM\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_font=\"--et_global_heading_font||||||||\" title_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" title_font_size=\"1.5em\" title_line_height=\"1.1em\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|8px||8px|false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"--et_global_body_font|300|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" custom_padding=\"8px|8px|56px|8px|false|false\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Equal opportunities<\/span> and the <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">participation of people with disabilities<\/span> are core values at VBM. We work closely with the Zollern Alb Werkst\u00e4tten (ZAW) in Bisingen and prefer to outsource services to them. Our trainees take part in a <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">project week at ZAW<\/span> to familiarise themselves with everyday working life there. Employees from VBM and ZAW swapped jobs during the <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">\u2018shift change\u2019 day<\/span>, which strengthened mutual understanding. In this way, we promote an inclusive working environment and set an example of respect and cooperation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.vbm-medical.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/StiftungKulturlabor_Beispiel_Befluegelt_AB.jpg\" title_text=\"StiftungKulturlabor_Beispiel_Befluegelt_AB\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" border_radii=\"on|16px|16px|16px|16px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Promotion of art and culture\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_font=\"--et_global_heading_font||||||||\" title_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" title_font_size=\"1.5em\" title_line_height=\"1.1em\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|8px||8px|false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"--et_global_body_font|300|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" custom_padding=\"8px|8px|56px|8px|false|false\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Kulturlabor Foundation<\/span>, VBM is actively committed to promoting <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">art and culture<\/span>. The aim of the foundation is to support cultural projects and creative talents and thus make an important contribution to cultural diversity in our society. Through exhibitions, workshops and events, we create spaces for inspiration and encounters. The Kulturlabor Foundation offers a platform that connects people and makes cultural creation tangible. <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">For us, art and culture are indispensable elements of a vibrant society<\/span>.<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" admin_label=\"VBM_SecHero_Overview\" module_id=\"thema_zwei\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||44px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|48px|0px|false|false\" da_popup_slug=\"soziale_verantwortung\" da_disable_devices=\"off|off|off\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" da_is_popup=\"off\" da_exit_intent=\"off\" da_has_close=\"on\" da_alt_close=\"off\" da_dark_close=\"off\" da_not_modal=\"on\" da_is_singular=\"off\" da_with_loader=\"off\" da_has_shadow=\"on\"][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=\"off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f2f2f3\" custom_padding=\"32px|32px|32px|32px|false|false\" border_radii=\"on|16px|16px|16px|16px\" border_width_all=\"4px\" border_color_all=\"#008430\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false\" border_radii=\"on|16px|16px|16px|16px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.vbm-medical.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PIC02523_Siegel_Ecovadis-300x300_72dpi_001_AA.png\" title_text=\"PIC02523_Siegel_Ecovadis-300x300_72dpi_001_AA\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"10rem\" module_alignment=\"left\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" url=\"https:\/\/recognition.ecovadis.com\/5f8h2YVXdEm5LyrKhVl0Rw\" url_new_window=\"on\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|300|||||||\" text_font_size=\"26px\" header_font=\"|600|||||||\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" link_option_url=\"https:\/\/recognition.ecovadis.com\/5f8h2YVXdEm5LyrKhVl0Rw\" link_option_url_new_window=\"on\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008430;\">EcoVadis<\/span> \u2013 Sustainability Rating<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px|0px|24px|0px|false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]Sustainability is a key component of our corporate strategy - not only as a social responsibility, but also as a factor for future success.<\/p>\n<p>To make our progress measurable and transparent, we had ourselves assessed in 2025 by EcoVadis - one of the world's leading providers of sustainability ratings. The assessment covers the areas of environment, labor &amp; human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">We are proud of the result:<\/span><br \/>\n\u25aa\ufe0f Bronze medal<br \/>\n\u25aa\ufe0f Top 10% in our industry (manufacturers of medical devices and materials, 100\u2013999 employees)<br \/>\n\u25aa\ufe0f Top 35% of all companies assessed worldwide<\/p>\n<p>We will continue to work consistently in order to further advance our sustainable corporate development in the future. 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