Sustainability
For people and the environment in everyday laboratory work
At SCAT Europe, safety and sustainability are at the heart of our work. Our products help protect people and the environment in everyday laboratory operations – through well-thought-out systems that prevent emissions, conserve resources, and reduce waste.
With closed systems for the handling, storage, and disposal of solvents, we prevent harmful vapors from entering the room air. Our solutions thus contribute not only to occupational health and safety but also to active environmental protection.
Durable, high-quality materials and modular designs ensure long service life and allow for easy retrofitting of existing laboratory equipment. In this way, we avoid unnecessary new purchases and promote sustainable use of existing resources.
Our products are developed and manufactured in Germany – “Made in Germany” stands for the highest quality, short delivery routes, and environmentally conscious production according to strict standards.
SCAT Europe thus combines innovative laboratory safety with responsibility for people and the environment – enabling sustainable processes in laboratories worldwide.
NEWS > Blog and Specialist Articles > about this topic
Here is the link to our blog post on "Sustainability":
SUSTAINABILITY IN THE LAB: What's in it for me?
What does sustainability mean for my daily work in the laboratory? What are the practical benefits?
Climate-Neutral Logistics
We actively participate in the GLS KlimaProtect program, enabling climate-neutral parcel shipping. The CO2 emissions generated during parcel transport are offset through investments in an externally certified forest protection and reforestation project.
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Partners in climate protection
Sustainable IT – resources saved
SCAT Europe GmbH purchases used IT equipment to support the circular economy and use raw materials and energy sustainably. By refurbishing these devices, we extend their lifespan, reduce the need for new equipment, and protect the environment. Using refurbished IT hardware saves energy, reduces CO₂ emissions, and conserves water resources. At the same time, our partnership helps secure jobs.
You can download the confirmation of our partnership and our commitment to sustainability as a PDF.
(AfB gemeinnützige GmbH https://www.afbshop.de/nachhaltigkeit/umweltwirkung/)
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Impact compared to manufacturing a new device
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Reduced greenhouse gas emissions:
