We take responsibility for the environment
As one of the world’s oldest abrasive paper manufacturers, we want to take the lead and help ensure a sustainable future. We will continuously launch a range of initiatives that strengthen our position as a green partner. Our goal is to produce an eco-friendly abrasive paper which, in principle, can be eaten.
100% green WIND energy
Since June 2020, we have transitioned our electricity procurement to 100% renewable and CO2-neutral energy.
By using 100% wind energy generated from Danish wind power, we are helping to protect the environment and promote both the production and investment in sustainable energy. At the same time we support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (Goals 7, 12, and 13).
From fuel oil to natural gas
We plan to convert our production from fuel oil to natural gas.
The conversion will benefit the environment by reducing CO2 emissions and decreasing our overall energy consumption.
Eco-friendly wastewater treatment
Our wastewater must not harm the aquatic environment or soil and groundwater.
Therefore, we have initiated the implementation of a new wastewater treatment plant to ensure that nutrients and water are recycled and that waste substances are collected or degraded.
Less waste - more recycling
We put great effort into waste sorting, which means that residual materials from our production are either recycled or used in the incineration process at waste-to-energy plants, where the generated heat is used for the production of electricity and district heating.
For example, paper, plastic, and sand particles are recycled, while adhesive residues are incinerated at the waste-to-energy plant.
Eco-friendly glue and color
We continuously collaborate with our glue and pigment suppliers to develop and use glues and color pigments free from environmentally harmful ingredients and additives.
Today, almost all of our glues and colors are of a type that does not burden the environment.
GREEN LINE ABRASIVE
At Dragon, we want to offer our customers an eco-friendly alternative to conventional abrasives.
Thus, we have developed a green product line of abrasives, which consists of recycled paper, Nordic Eco-labelled dye, and an eco-friendly glue.
GCO Green Circular Transition
Dragon A/S has in 2021-2022 completed a GCO with the aim of changing our business model into a new, green, and more environmentally friendly model.
This has resulted in significant changes in our way of producing abrasive paper and in a much greener profile.
