Ofrex makes sustainable procurement in everyday B2B operations simple and measurable. We (1) design the product range so that sustainable alternatives can be chosen without extra effort, (2) manage energy, logistics, and packaging efficiently and data-driven, and (3) continuously improve through clear KPIs, ISO 14001 processes, and a CO₂ balance according to the GHG Protocol together with ClimatePartner.
Why a 3-Point Plan?
Since 1953, Ofrex has supplied companies across Switzerland with workplace solutions. This creates responsibility: sustainability must work in day-to-day business – without undermining quality, price, or availability. Our 3-Point Plan translates this goal into clear action areas with responsibilities, KPIs, and annual review.
1) Procure – making the sustainable choice the standard
We start where the impact is greatest: in purchasing.
More substance in the range. We prioritize durable, refillable, and repairable products, as well as items with recognized environmental and forestry certifications or high recycled content. Sustainable alternatives are not just “available” but a real option in relevant categories.
Transparency in full sentences. We are gradually expanding product information: material composition, origin, care, disposal, availability of refills and spare parts, and – where useful – notes on expected lifespan. The goal is for procurement managers to identify and compare more sustainable options without additional effort.
Circulation from the start. We develop take-back and second-life offerings for suitable product groups (e.g., toners, batteries, durable work equipment) with clear condition descriptions and verified quality. This keeps resources in use longer, reduces waste, and makes total cost of ownership more predictable.
Support instead of dogma. Our team curates alternatives, sets up filters (e.g., “recycled,” “refillable,” “certified”), and supports transitions. We ensure that ecological criteria align with quality, availability, and process costs.
2) Manage – controlling energy, logistics, and packaging efficiently
We reduce our operational footprint where it matters daily.
Energy & climate. We cut consumption at our sites (efficient lighting, optimized heating/cooling, avoiding idle times) and gradually increase the share of renewable energy. Residual emissions that cannot yet be avoided are addressed with high-quality climate projects; the focus remains on real reduction.
Logistics & delivery. We consolidate orders where service levels and urgency allow, plan routes data-driven, and reduce empty runs. Together with delivery partners, we test lower-emission options, including e-vehicles on suitable routes. Every error-free, consolidated delivery saves material, distance, and time.
Packaging & waste. “As much as necessary, as little as possible”: custom-fit carton sizes, preferably recycled or reusable filling materials, avoiding unnecessary packaging. Piloted reusable and returnable packaging is scaled once it proves operationally feasible. Clean master data, clear communication, and robust processes help systematically prevent returns.
3) Improve – consistently developing people, data, and the supply chain
We anchor progress in organization and metrics.
ISO 14001 anchors practice. Our environmental management is aligned with ISO 14001. Responsibilities, audits, and improvement cycles interlock – from goal setting to implementation.
CO₂ balance according to GHG Protocol. Together with ClimatePartner, we calculate our Corporate Carbon Footprint annually (Scope 1–3, where available). From the results, we derive reduction paths with interim targets and prioritize measures that demonstrably work.
People & collaboration. We invest in the health, safety, and skills of our employees. In the supply chain, we work with long-standing partners, expect clear standards (labor and human rights, safety, anti-corruption, data protection), and support them in emissions measurement, target setting, and circular solutions. Deviations are addressed with structured improvement programs.
