Environmental awareness
Focus on raw goods and materials
At Franz Mensch, we recognise the special responsibility we bear, which is why we explore various material and raw material solutions. A healthy natural environment is essential for both people and animals – and it needs our protection to survive. Our range also includes products made from renewable raw materials. Find out more here.
Using the sun
With the new building in 2017, a 1,500 sqm photovoltaic system with an output of approx. 240 kWp was already installed.
In 2022, the area was doubled to 3,000 sqm and the plant output was improved to 300 kWp.
An additional extension of approx. 140 kWp is planned.
Learn more >>
Fill up electricity
We use electric vehicles in our fleet to reduce CO2 emissions.
All employees can charge their private vehicles free of charge at one of our 24 charging stations.
In addition, our employees have the option of leasing a bicycle at a favourable price.
Learn more >>
New building for the future
With the new building, we are expanding our warehouse and administrative space by around 15,000 sqm. Modern logistics systems are designed to optimize processes and use space efficiently.
We also plan to expand the photovoltaic system to an annual output of 750,000 kWh, install a battery storage system with a capacity of 1 MW and add a total of 40 electric vehicle charging stations at the site.
Learn more >>
Strong brand NatureStar
With NatureStar, we have had our own range of products made from renewable raw materials since 2016.
Today, the line includes about 600 items, offering a wide selection to meet a variety of needs.
Learn more >>
FSC® certified
FSC® is the sign for responsible forest management.
We also value responsibility: since February 2019, Franz Mensch has been FSC® certified. The products are marked with the label accordingly.
Learn more >>
Materials at a glance
We place great importance on ensuring that you receive a product made from renewable raw materials.
From sugarcane, bamboo and wood to kraft paper, cellulose and cornstarch: Find out more about the various materials and their properties.
Learn more >>
Active for the rainforest
For several years now, we have been actively involved in various rainforest projects. Together with the WWF and the organizations "Rettet den Regenwald e.V." and "OroVerde – Die Tropenwaldstiftung" (OroVerde – The Tropical Forest Foundation), for example, we purchased rainforest land and thus saved it!
The Franz Mensch Climate Foundation
In order to draw attention to the increasing climate crisis, the managing directors Achim and Axel Theiler founded the Franz Mensch Klima Stiftung gGmbH and endowed it with sufficient capital to launch targeted information campaigns in cooperation with Fridays for Future.
EcoVadis Award for Franz Mensch
EcoVadis is an independent assessment system for evaluating sustainability issues within companies. Franz Mensch GmbH regularly takes part in the EcoVadis rating. The areas assessed are the environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.
Learn more >>
Elementary school painting competition
The company Franz Mensch has its roots in Bavaria and is also committed regionally. Therefore, the local Comenius elementary school in Buchloe is supported every year. Thus, in 2022, the big painting competition took place for the 18th time. The prize money for the class coffers was a donation worth a total of 500 euros.
Over 190,000 FFP masks for Togo
Donation to Humedica: protective clothing manufacturer Franz Mensch donates 13,200 FFP1 masks, 140,000 FFP2 masks, 39,500 FFP3 masks: a total of 192,700 respirators for humanitarian purposes. The aid organization Humedica thanks Franz Mensch for the numerous donations in kind over the past years.
Donation for Hospital in Zimbabwe
We regularly support aid projects around the world, such as the Chikombedzi Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe. Through the Inter-nationaler Hilfsfonds e.V., Franz Mensch donated disposable medical supplies. The dentist, who comes to the hospital every 2-3 months to treat the village population, could also use the products very well.
"Environmental awareness is a topic that is very close to our hearts," say our managing directors Achim and Axel Theiler.
