Build responsibly

Handover of the certificate "CO2-neutral steel" at the construction site at HEINRICH KIPP WERK. (from left to right: Nicolas Kipp, Heinrich Sülzle, Heinrich Kipp, Tobias Bronner)

HEINRICH KIPP WERK is expanding logistics at its headquarters in Sulz am Neckar. The special feature: exclusively CO2-neutral reinforcement steel is used for the project. The new building is thus a sustainable investment in the future in every sense.

"We are committed to long-term growth," emphasizes Nicolas Kipp, Managing Director of KIPP. "Once again, we are committed to sustainable action and support climate protection with CO2-neutral steel." The new building will cover a total area of 4,300 m2 and will include a logistics extension with shuttle storage, a commissioning area, offices, and a break room. For the new construction, 400 tons of reinforcement steel are needed. The decision was made to use the certified "green steel" from the company SÜLZLE Stahlpartner in Rosenfeld.

KIPP offsets the CO2 emissions from steel production through a compensation contribution. This is confirmed by a certificate handed over by Heinrich Sülzle to the project owners Nicolas and Heinrich Kipp. With this climate contribution, projects are supported both regionally and in emerging and developing countries – for example, in forest conservation and reforestation in Uruguay, photovoltaic projects in India, and drinking water in Zimbabwe.

SÜLZLE is the first provider of certified "green steel" in Germany. "Innovative and leading companies have a high awareness of climate protection and sustainability," says Michael Frey from architects Schmelzle+Partner, who is overseeing KIPP's new construction project. "By using CO2-neutral construction steel, HEINRICH KIPP WERK is implementing sustainable building practices and supporting global projects for renewable energy."