Certificates & Standards
Reliable quality. Responsibility in action. Measurable impact.
As an internationally active corporate group, the HIRSCH Servo Group bears responsibility throughout the entire value chain—from insulation materials to packaging solutions and particle foam technology. Our certifications and standards reflect this commitment: They ensure transparency, meet regulatory requirements, and provide our customers in the construction, packaging, and automotive industries with maximum assurance.
Certifications as the Foundation of Our ESG Strategy
Sustainability is not a standalone project, but an integral part of corporate governance. Our management, product, and sustainability certifications are firmly anchored in the Group’s ESG roadmap and form a central foundation for our actions. They ensure:
- transparent processes and documented accountability
- continuous improvement through regular audits
- comparability and transparency for customers, partners, and regulatory authorities
In this way, we not only meet regulatory requirements but also create a solid foundation for decision-making that supports long-term partnerships.
Management and Process Certifications
Consistent standards throughout the entire value chain
- ISO 9001 – Structured, repeatable processes for consistently high product and service quality
- ISO 14001 – Systematic environmental management to minimize risks and environmental impacts
- ISO 50001 – Active energy management to reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions
- ISO 45001 – Safe and healthy working conditions as part of our social responsibility
- ISO 3834 – Quality assurance in welding
- EN 1090 – Conformity of load-bearing steel and aluminum structural components
- IATF 16949 – Quality management for the automotive industry
Product & Sustainability Certificates
Proven Performance for Construction, Packaging, and Industry
- SHI Product Passport for EPS Insulation Products
- IBU-EPD (Environmental Product Declarations)
- QNG ready – relevant for sustainable building certification
- DGNB relevance for certified construction projects
- REDcert² – biomass-balanced raw materials
- Plus X Award for EPS LowCO₂ insulation boards
- EcoVadis – independent ESG rating platform
Strong Industry Partnerships
Setting Standards Together
Sustainable materials, effective recycling systems, and reliable quality standards cannot be achieved alone. The HIRSCH Servo Group is therefore actively involved in key European and national industry initiatives to help shape the responsible development of particle foams and fiber casting.
The focus is on a common goal: Maximum functionality with minimal use of materials—tested, transparent, and sustainable.
EUMEPS – Association of European EPS Manufacturers
GPH – Polystyrene Rigid Foam Quality Assurance Association
EPSolutely – Research Initiative for Circular EPS
Operation Clean Sweep® – Responsibility Along the Value Chain
mit-sicherheit-eps.de – Everything You Need to Know About EPS Insulation
Kunststoff Cluster
The Kunststoff-Cluster (KC) is a cross-industry network of the plastics sector with more than 400 partners along the entire value chain.
ISO certification
Ongoing realisation of an effective and economical quality management system according to ISO 9001 as well as a sustainable environmental management system according to ISO 14001. Some of our plants are additionally certified according to the energy management ISO 50001.
Free from HBCD
Our EPS insulation materials are free from the flame retardant HBCD. The use of new alternative flame retardants meets the highest ecological standards.
100% ÖKU
EPS thermal insulation products that comply with GPH guidelines are labeled with the "100 % ÖKU" quality seal. 100 % ÖKU stands for ecologically harmless plastics and the compliance with the latest national and European environmental requirements.
Family-friendly employer
The successful "berufundfamilie" audit confirms our special focus on the compatibility of career and family.
Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen e.V.
As one of 300 members, the aim is the cooperation to ensure the responsible handling of single-use.
Zero Granulate Loss
To reduce marine litter and environmental pollution, we are taking specific measures to prevent spills as part of this initiative.
Forum of approved insulation with EPS
The aim of the FSDE and its supporters is the continuous improvement of the options for insulation with EPS and the interaction of all partners.
klimaaktiv project partner
As a klimaaktiv project partner, we support the #mission2030 strategy with ongoing activities to improve energy efficiency. Therefore, HIRSCH Porozell won the "energy-efficient production" award in 2018.
Smart Packaging Europe
As a member of the Smart Packaging Europe association, we pursue the vision of a sustainable EPS industry in Europe. From raw material production to packaging manufacture and recycling.
