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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
The environment
‘We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children. ”
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
For several years now, the Dutscher Group has been committed to an ongoing initiative aimed at addressing environmental issues. Under the banner of GoGreen, we have implemented several initiatives aimed at minimising our environmental impact.
With respect for the environment at the heart of our concerns, Dutscher has integrated sustainable development into its internal and external operations.
Our key commitments
- Promoting recycling and recovering 95 per cent of our waste
- Reducing our energy consumption
- Reducing the carbon footprint of our supply chain and deliveries
- Increasing the number of environmentally friendly products
- Adapting our packaging by optimising parcel sizes
- Recovering and recycling certain plastic consumables
Find out more about our initiatives
Certifications
"Following its commitment to an environmental initiative in 2016, Dominique Dutscher chose to pursue ISO 9001 certification. The challenges involved in this process were significant; listening to our customers, identifying their needs and responding to their requests meant restructuring our internal processes and improving all our interfaces in order to meet all their needs and expectations. Quality remains a daily endeavour with a view to continuous improvement. These certifications are a wonderful recognition that will fuel our ambitions and aspirations to reduce our environmental impact and best satisfy our customers.”
Naïm KOUAS, Quality and Environment Manager.
ISO 14001:2015 certification
Dominique Dutscher is certified ISO 14001 since 2017. Respect for the environment is at the heart of its concerns. This certification is awarded following an audit and is based on the principle of continuous improvement in environmental performance through the management of the impacts associated with the company’s activities. The continuous improvement of our environmental practices is aimed at achieving this objective.
ISO 50001:2018 certification
Dutscher is certified to ISO 50001. The ISO 50001 standard is an energy management model designed for all organisations, large or small, public or private. As part of its commitment to environmental protection, Dutscher aims to reduce its energy consumption and expenditure whilst helping to reduce its environmental footprint.
EcoVadis certification
Following the latest assessment carried out in 2026, Dutscher was awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal and joined the prestigious ranks of the top 5 per cent of suppliers assessed worldwide. Since 2016, Dutscher has been mindful of the impacts associated with its operations. The company is committed to and pays close attention to respecting human rights, social rights, environmental protection and improving its energy performance. We are constantly striving to improve our processes, all within the framework of our integrated management system compliant with ISO 14001, 9001, 45001 and 50001.
AEO certification
Dutscher is also certified as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) by the customs authorities. This certification is the result of a high level of control over its operations and the movement of goods. It highlights compliance with the relevant safety and security standards, as well as practical standards relating to professional competence and qualifications.
Dutscher est également certifié opérateur économique agréé (OEA) par les autorités douanières. Cette certification est le résultat d'un niveau élevé de contrôle sur ses opérations et les mouvements de marchandises. Elle souligne le respect des normes de sécurité et de sûreté appropriées, et des normes pratiques en matière de compétences ou de qualifications professionnelles.
GOGREEN PRODUCTS
For many years, Dutscher has been committed to an environmental approach, adopting practices such as waste reduction and sorting, resource conservation, recycling, and the selection of environmentally friendly products.
As part of this commitment, we have undertaken an assessment of our products, analysing their environmental impact. Our aim is to support you in making the transition to more sustainable choices, by providing you with an objective and detailed assessment of our products. This initiative forms part of our ongoing commitment to supporting your environmental efforts, whilst maintaining the quality and effectiveness of the solutions we offer.
Through careful data collection from partner manufacturers, we assess each product against a range of environmental criteria, including its manufacturing process, shipping, use and end-of-life.
Following this rigorous assessment, we assign each product a rating and provide a summary document. This rating, known as the “GoGreen Score”, serves as a benchmark, providing a tool for comparing similar products.
We are committed to expanding the range of ‘eco-friendly’ products and reducing the environmental impact of our catalogue.
Recycling: customer solutions
Needle racks
Dutscher offers a free service to set up and collect boxes for your polypropylene waste associated with needles. We collect your needle racks and send them to a French recycling facility, which will give them a new lease of life.
Contribute to sustainable development with Dutscher by recycling your needle-related waste!
Gloves & PPE
Dutscher offers recycling bins for single-use gloves and flexible PPE. This waste is sent to a French recycling network and will be recycled.
Cooling packs
To minimise waste associated with the dispatch of temperature-sensitive products, Dutscher offers a free collection service for KEEPCOOL cold packs.
The terms and conditions are set out in the commitment chart, which you simply need to complete to sign up for this service.
With this simple step, you can now extend the lifespan of the cold packs, which can be reused several times before reaching the end of their useful life.
Documentation Read the policy
Recycling of culture media and reagent bottles
Dutscher has joined forces with PAN-Biotech to offer you a recycling service for your empty media and reagent bottles. Bottles of all brands purchased via Dutscher are accepted, provided they are made exclusively of PET or HDPE and are uncontaminated.
Order the kits and refill bags online and arrange collection using the document below.
Recycling: in-house solutions
In early 2021, Dutscher moved into its new 14,000 m² logistics premises. These premises offer many benefits in terms of CSR: the new building has been constructed in accordance with all RT standards; it is fitted with full LED lighting; and motion sensors for the lighting have been installed in all the administrative buildings.
Reducing packaging
We minimise our own packaging, use recyclable padding and cardboard boxes, and ensure our packaging is sized as efficiently as possible. To reduce the carbon footprint associated with transporting cartons, a new Jivaro machine has been installed: this allows us to adjust the contents within the carton to minimise empty transport. The installation has reduced empty transport by 20 per cent and had a positive impact in terms of pollution.
20% reduction in empty transport = 114 tonnes of CO2 saved
Waste Management Policy
Our waste management policy is very clear: we prioritise recovery and/or reuse. All waste produced by the company (paper, cardboard, plastics, electrical equipment, etc.) is rigorously sorted and sent to recycling schemes. Achieving this recovery objective involves training and raising awareness amongst all our staff regarding the principles of the circular economy.
Transport
Our goods are collected from our site in Bernolsheim using a tractor unit powered by CNG (compressed natural gas). We prioritise consolidated deliveries by sea container to minimise the number of road journeys.
Eco-design
Select products manufactured in a way that minimises environmental impact. Our sourcing team pays particular attention to items whose manufacturers have prioritised eco-design.
green programmes
“The Dutscher Green Contract” scheme
If you place several orders a month, the Dutscher Green Contract is for you! Dutscher offers to reimburse you* for part of the postage costs , even if you haven’t paid them.
Every day, we dispatch thousands of parcels. Each order involves one or more dispatches, and each dispatch has a carbon footprint. However, we can grow our business with your laboratory whilst reducing our carbon footprint thanks to the Dutscher Green Contract. This is an agreement whereby our customers agree to organise themselves to consolidate their orders further whilst increasing their purchase volume with Dutscher. When these conditions are met, Dutscher undertakes to refund them a portion of the savings made on transport costs, even if the shipment was sent carriage paid.
*See the terms and conditions of this offer in the brochure.
“Cap Vert pour la Forêt” programme
Dutscher has set up a reforestation programme involving the planting of trees and the restoration of woodland areas in France. To encourage the choice of more environmentally friendly products, Dutscher is committed to planting one tree for every order of GoGreen items totalling 500 euros or more, excluding VAT.
To take part in this programme, simply add reference number 473360 (“GoGreen reforestation tree”) when ordering GoGreen products. This free initiative, fully funded by Dutscher, enables you to improve your carbon footprint.
Your laboratories use consumables transported by air, sea or road, which generate a carbon footprint. We estimate that transporting one metric tonne of consumables can generate up to 130 kg of CO₂. As a tree absorbs an average of 35 kg of CO₂ per year, four trees need to be planted to ‘offset’ the impact of transporting one metric tonne of plastic.
For every 250 kg of plastic supplied to your organisation, we will have one tree planted in your name (carbon neutrality), and will add one further tree, meaning two trees planted for every 250 kg of plastic.
This programme imposes no obligations on you and is entirely funded by Dutscher: all you need to do is sign up to ‘Cape Verde for the Forest’ and we’ll take care of the rest for you.
circular economy
Dutscher Outlet
To avoid waste and make the most of your equipment, Dutscher offers a selection* of reconditioned or slightly damaged appliances, which do not affect their proper functioning. These appliances have sustained minor damage due to a knock or a scratch, but are in perfect working order and available at greatly reduced prices. They come with the manufacturer’s warranty.
*Offers valid whilst stocks last.
Dutscher Consignment Sales
In the same spirit of promoting reuse, Dutscher offers its customers a platform enabling them to resell their equipment second-hand, thereby extending its lifespan. Dutscher does not charge any commission and offers to assist, on request, with the transport and commissioning of the equipment.
Finance leasing
To limit ownership, Dominique Dutscher encourages his customers to opt for hire purchase, which has the advantage of allowing the product to have several life cycles. The value of a product now lies more in its function. This approach encourages sharing, reuse, modularity and end-of-life management for our products.
Repairs / After-sales service
Our after-sales service enables every customer to have their laboratory equipment serviced or repaired. This applies to products purchased from Dutscher as well as from other distributors. Dutscher also works in partnership with MC2, an independent service provider to micropipette manufacturers specialising in metrology, maintenance, repair, calibration and inspection of all brands of micropipettes. This helps to extend a product’s lifespan.
Find out more about Dutscher’s after-sales service
For further information, contact Dutscher After-Sales Service.
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Missions
ISO 14001 Environmental management system
ISO 9001 Quality management system
ISO 50 001 Energy management system
CSR : Ecovadis certificate / CSR Report / Carbon footprint
Missions
Rack recycling
Glove & PPE recycling
Hach used reagents recycling
Cold block recycling
Missions
Head of Eco-Friendly Product Ranges
GoGreen Score Assessments
Communication materials