Sustainability @ PAJUNK®
Our contribution to a better future
It is our firm conviction that the medical technology industry in particular must assume a special responsibility for sustainability. An industry committed to health should also ensure that the environment remains healthy, that people are treated humanely, and that sustainable decisions are made.
When Horst and Heinrich founded PAJUNK six decades ago, they were way ahead of their time with their pioneering spirit. Their foresight and proactive corporate management have since shaped and guaranteed the long-term survival of PAJUNK, and will continue to do so in the future.
For us, sustainability means not only environmental awareness, but also responsible corporate governance and social commitment.
Environmental awareness
For UK only: › Carbon Reduction Plan
We want to use natural resources responsibly. We pay attention to possible environmental impact along production chains and the life cycle of our products. For new construction projects, we prioritize energy-efficient building technologies, including solar PV systems with battery storage and energy management, heat pumps with integrated cooling and waste heat recovery, wastewater heat recovery systems, and enthalpy heat exchangers in ventilation systems. We also consider the use of company vehicles (electric mobility) and energy consumption, including renewable electricity, in our production and administrative operations. Progress is monitored through a greenhouse gas balance according to GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1. This inventory is audited and certified by GUTcert and was prepared for PAJUNK for the first time in 2024 for the 2022 reporting year.
› Our Certificate.
We use recycled cushioning materials and recycled cardboard packaging.
We participate in the RESY recycling system, which supports the collection, disposal, and recycling of all paper and cardboard transport and secondary packaging bearing the RESY symbol. By using the RESY symbol, we comply with the applicable requirements for transport packaging. Our paper and cardboard secondary packaging contains at least 80% recycled material and is nearly 100% recyclable. In addition, we source our cardboard boxes locally to minimize transportation distances.
By participating in the dual system, introduced in Germany by the company “Der Grüne Punkt” for the recycling of sales packaging, we were able, in 2024, to avoid an amount of CO2 in 2024 equivalent to that absorbed by 3 hectares of forest in one year.
› Our Certificate PAJUNK GmbH Medizintechnologie.
› Our Certificate Pajunk Medical Produkte GmbH.
In order to continuously optimize energy savings, we voluntarily comply with ISO 50001 and are certified annually.
› Our Certificate.
So far, we have already achieved significant successes:
Compared to 2021, we reduced our electricity consumption by approximately 490,000 kWh in 2025, despite increased production output. This equals the annual electricity consumption of 129 four-person households and corresponds to a 21% reduction.
In 2025, 15% of our electricity demand was met through on-site photovoltaic generation, amounting to more than 331 MWh. By quadrupling our solar panel capacity in 2024, we significantly expanded our use of renewable energy. We also reduced heating oil consumption by 4,500 liters year over year, a 14% decrease, and lowered natural gas and LPG consumption by 3,500 m³ compared to 2024, corresponding to a 9.5% reduction.
We have planned further measures. We are currently assessing opportunities to incorporate bio-based packaging materials and increase the recycled content of our secondary packaging.
We are also aiming to switch to electronic instructions for use and are planning to increase digitization of administrative work in order to make our processes more efficient.
Responsible corporate governance
Our responsible corporate governance is reflected in the successful history of our company, family-run since 1965 and now being managed by the second generation.
Today, PAJUNK is a global market leader in regional anesthesia and one of only a few market players that have remained following regulatory changes. We are therefore even more committed to quality, reliability, and innovation in order to ensure our company's long-term survival. In addition, we are building up further pillars in the areas of pain therapy and neurology/neurorehabilitation.
As a pioneer in the adoption of NRFit to enhance patient safety, we have successfully completed more than 4,000 NRFit conversions and work closely with our customers to gather feedback and drive innovation. This commitment is reflected in our very low customer complaint rate of 0.017%. Our innovation rate is exceptionally high compared to industry benchmarks. This is underscored by our recognition as the runner-up in the Top 100 Innovator Award 2026 and our inclusion among WirtschaftsWoche’s 450 “Global Market Leader Champions 2024.”
We have also increased our production capacity at the Geisingen site and established a second site in the USA to guarantee our reliability in times of growth. These strategic decisions underline our commitment to excellent leadership and sustainable corporate growth.
Social commitment
Our strong commitment to social responsibility is reflected in various aspects of our work culture. We are proud of an extremely low staff turnover rate and our employees' lengths of service, which are important indicators of job satisfaction. We also offer a large number of apprenticeships and work closely with regional universities to provide young people with excellent educational opportunities. Not surprisingly, we were recognized by Handelsblatt as one of Germany’s Best Employers in 2025.
Diversity and equal opportunities are integral parts of our corporate culture. People from 34 nations with different religions are working hand in hand at PAJUNK, creating an enriching and inclusive working environment. We strive for a balanced gender split at all hierarchical levels, which promotes gender equality in our company.
We offer various working time models to allow our employees to combine family and career. Attaching great importance to our employees' health, we support them through our health management system that includes sports and vaccination programs, preventive medical check-ups, and healthy meals.
Promoting individual potential is important to us and we therefore conduct regular employee appraisals. Extensive occupational safety precautions also ensure a safe working environment.
Our social commitment is not limited to local boundaries but extends globally. We are committed to fair working conditions at our sites and regularly audit our subcontractors to ensure our high standards. A company-wide leadership model for management staff ensures that our values and standards are practiced at all levels.
As one of the few market leaders in the field of regional anesthesia, we feel obligated to pass on our knowledge internally and externally in order to ensure continuation and further development of optimal patient care for future generations.
