Connections for the Future
"For us, sustainability means making the right decisions every day with our customers, employees, society, and the environment in mind."
Katharina Lehr, Sustainability & ESG Manager
Our Understanding of Sustainability
Responsible Corporate Governance
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Products
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Environment
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Supply Chain
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Employees
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Society
Find out moreDistinguished in EcoVadis Rankings
Since 2019, the HELU Group has been evaluated by the globally leading provider of sustainability rankings, EcoVadis. In 2026, we were awarded the silver medal for the first time, which means we belong to the top 15% of companies evaluated. In a direct industry comparison, we even belong to the top 6% of evaluated companies who manufacture cables and electrical installation materials.
The EcoVadis evaluation includes the categories environment, labour & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The goal is to create transparency in supply chains and comparability in sustainable business practices. With more than 175,000 evaluated companies in 180 countries, EcoVadis is one of the leading standards in the industry.
Responsible Corporate Governance
“As a family-owned company in its second generation, our goal is not short-term success, but rather to create healthy and sustainable growth together with our customers, partners, and employees.”
Marc Luksch, Managing Director of the HELU Group
Leadership means responsibility—responsibility for the success and satisfaction of our customers and business partners, for the well-being of our more than 2,500 employees in 45 countries, and also for society and the environment. We at HELU accept this responsibility, and we therefore strive to make decisions with care and the foresight required of us. We scrutinise our processes down to the finite details, always with the goal of improving every day—even if just by a bit. In doing so, our greatest strength is our well-coordinated, experienced, and highly reliable team.
Product Development and Production
When producing our products and solutions, we rely on modern and energy-efficient manufacturing facilities and processes, tested materials, and the continuous monitoring and optimisation of our value-added chain. Our cables and wires are designed with a focus on quality and durability with the goal of reducing the utilisation valuable raw materials and generation of waste. And at the end of their service life, the copper in our cables is recovered via established recycling programmes, and the reclaimed materials are reused.
Product Carbon Footprint: Emissions transparency
We make the calculated Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) of selected products available. This value describes the greenhouse gas emissions that are emitted over the course of the defined phases of the product’s life cycle—from extraction, to manufacturing, to leaving our warehouse. These documents can be found in our Online Shop or are available upon request.
REACH and RoHS: European regulations for chemical safety
The European Union's REACH and RoHS regulations are European standards for the use of chemicals and other potentially dangerous materials. Products manufactured by HELU are also subjected to these requirements. The respective confirmations of conformity that verify that our company operates and manufactures in conformity with REACH and RoHS provisions can be found here.
For any questions regarding material compliance, contact us at: compliance@helukabel.de
Acting Responsibly for the Future
Our company understands that environmental protection is an integral to doing business responsibly. We place value on handling natural resources with care and efficiency and make it our goal to consistently reduce our impact on the climate and environment.
Our primary means of recording our business-related emissions transparently and identifying actionable areas is the Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF). This value describes the entirety of the greenhouse gas emissions that a company emits within a certain period of time and is broken down into three areas, or scopes.
- Scope 1: Direct emissions from company-owned sources (e.g., employment, heating, company vehicles)
- Scope 2: Indirect emissions from purchased energy (e.g., employment, electricity, heat)
- Scope 3: All other indirect emissions (e.g., raw materials, business travel, waste)
HELU calculates its Corporate Carbon Footprint according to the international Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. Based on this foundation, we take a number of concrete measures to conserve resources, reduce emissions, and increase efficiency.
Our Environmental Measures
Trust begins with procurement
A responsible supply chain is an indispensable component of our company's sustainable operations. As an internationally active manufacturer of connection technology, we work with a number of suppliers and business partners around the globe.
In doing so, we place great importance on respect for human rights, responsible sourcing practices, and the reduction of environmental risks. Accordingly, we expect our suppliers to comply with current, legal requirements as well as recognised social and ecological standards.
With regard to our due diligence obligations, we analyse potential risks within supply chains and derive appropriate preventative and corrective measures. For us, the Act on Corporate due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains (LkSG) serves as a legal framework for structured and effective risk management. Our policy statement outlines the foundational principles and procedures according to which we carry out our due diligence obligations.
The focus is on the continuous improvement of our processes, the sensitisation of our business partners, and the gradual improvement of the underlying data. In this way, we will lay the foundations for responsible and long-term collaboration along the length of our supply chain.
More than a mere employer
"Our employees give their best every day to make HELU successful. That's why we, as a company, also give our best when it comes to their health and well-being."
Katja Lägeler, Head of People & Culture
Our more than 2,500 employees are dear to us. Their commitment and expertise are what make our success as a company possible in the first place. To duly recognise their commitment, we aim to provide them with the best possible working conditions, from ergonomic and safe workplaces to a range of health, fitness, and retirement benefit programmes. Equal opportunity and diversity are no empty promise for us—they are actively practised and promoted. In this way, we create an attractive and family-oriented environment where every employee can develop and contribute with their strengths.
Our commitment to fair cooperation
As a family-run company with nearly 50 years of tradition, we are committed to fair and respectful cooperation at all of our locations, from our headquarters in Hemmingen, Germany to our international subsidiaries. Across the world, we support social projects and initiatives and partner with schools, universities, educational institutions, and associations. Through these conscious actions, we want to contribute toward societal cohesion and sustainable development in the regions where we are present.
Certificates & guidelines
Our high standards for quality, environmental protection, and occupational safety are proven by our numerous certifications. All of our certificates are available for download by following this link.
Have questions about sustainability?
Our team of experts is happy to help! Contact them at: sustainability@helukabel.de