Nature and Environmental Protection Group
Hartmann Valves’ volunteer nature and environmental protection group, also known as the NASCH Group, is committed to sustainability within the company. For us, sustainability means thinking about tomorrow today and making a contribution as a company.
N – Nachhaltig (Sustainable)
A – Achtsam (Mindful)
S – Schützend (Protective)
C – Couragiert (Courageous)
H – Hilfsbereit (Helpful)
Our projects to date
Whether insect hotels, nesting boxes or insect-friendly wildflower meadows, the NASCH Group aims to achieve great things with small initiatives.
Nesting boxes
Our nesting boxes provide native bird species with a sheltered place to breed and retreat. They promote biodiversity and create valuable habitats on our company premises.
Tree-planting campaign
To mark the company’s 75th anniversary, 75 trees were planted, reforesting a damaged section of woodland. This enables us to make an active contribution to climate and nature conservation.
Planting a bird-friendly hedge
The newly planted hornbeam hedge provides birds and other animals with shelter and habitat. At the same time, it serves as a natural privacy screen and promotes biodiversity.
Bird bath
Our ground-level bird baths provide birds with an important water source for drinking and bathing. Especially on hot summer days, they help cool the birds down and support biodiversity.
Insect hotel
The insect hotel creates valuable habitat for wild bees and other beneficial insects. It provides shelter and nesting opportunities and promotes biodiversity on our company premises in Ehlershausen.
Drainage ditch
By planting selected vegetation along the drainage ditch in a targeted way, we reduce soil erosion and create additional habitat. The selected plants also serve as an important food source for insects and birds.
Hedgehog house
The sheltered hedgehog house offers hedgehogs a safe retreat from wind and weather. Especially during the winter months, it supports the animals during hibernation and promotes biodiversity.
Winter bird feeding
Our bird feeders provide native bird species with an important food source during the cold season. At the same time, they enable exciting nature observations directly on the company premises.
Reforestation of a woodland area
By planting 31 trees, we support the reforestation of a woodland area damaged by bark beetles. In this way, we make an active contribution to climate and nature conservation.
Our future projects
Several projects are planned again for 2026, e.g.:
- Tree-planting campaign as part of our 80th anniversary
- Hike
- Bat boxes
"Only thanks to the different strengths and talents of each individual were projects able to be implemented efficiently. I am delighted by the interest and commitment with which our colleagues, across all departments and age groups, volunteer for our sustainable projects. Through the projects to date, we have not only been able to support local fauna and flora, but also gather a wide range of information on the individual topics and pass it on to employees."
"Developing awareness of environmental and nature conservation is more important today than ever. With our small and large initiatives, we show that it does not have to be difficult—and that it can be a lot of fun to make our world a little bit better."
"If everyone makes a small contribution, together we can achieve something great! Since a formative lesson at school on the topic of the "ecological footprint", sustainability has played an important role in my life. Even then, I realised that everyone can make an important contribution to climate protection. I am all the more pleased that, in our nature and environmental conservation group, we implement great projects that are not only a lot of fun, but also offer added value for our environment."
"Together for nature conservation! I am pleased to be a new member of the NASCH Group. The strong commitment of my colleagues and the initiatives the team has implemented so far have impressed me greatly. I can hardly wait to actively contribute to future projects and, through hands-on projects, not only have a counterbalance to desk work, but above all make a joint contribution to nature and environmental conservation."
"Nature conservation—if not now, then when? If we do not start now, who will? As the NASCH Group, we try to make a contribution to nature conservation through our projects."
"Stronger together for a greener, more sustainable and healthier future. I am pleased to be part of the NASCH Group. Through our smaller and larger projects, such as our tree-planting campaign, we send a clear signal for a more sustainable future. This also encourages us to engage with nature and the environment more consciously and in greater depth."
