

Many SEW-EURODRIVE representations actively create sustainability. This is represented by the company‘s exemplary commitment to their employees, to the environment and to society. With projects around the world, SEW-EURODRIVE sets an example of sustainable measures.
Employees
| Long service awards for 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of continuous service | |
| Staff events and gifts for Christmas, Easter, Spring Day, Woman’s Day, Valentines Day | |
| Education measures | |
| Health check-up | |
| etc. |
Environment
| Trash recycling: Paper, cardboard, metal, wood, plastic, and waste oil are collected every week to be recycled by an external specialist company | |
| Printer cartridges, packaging material, aluminum, steel, iron and waste oil are recycled | |
| Water-based paints are used | |
| Rain water is collected and used to water the grounds | |
| Energy efficiency measures: | |
| - More energy-efficient light bulbs are used in the administration buildings - On-site heating and ventilation systems are controlled in line with demand - Controlled lighting in the individual departments - The lighting system switches off light in the rarely used communication roads - Energy-efficient computer monitors are mostly used - etc.. |
Social commitment
| Students of engineer schools are supported to find trainee jobs or jobs in industries | |
| Christmas presents to children of low-income families | |
| etc. |
Further information can be found in chapter 5 of the sustainability report 2008/2009.