Sustainability at Gerolsteiner

Our Mission

Our mineral water is a natural product that requires an intact environment. For Gerolsteiner, responsibility for natural resources is not a passing trend, but a principle that integrates ecological, social, and economic perspectives. Responsible corporate management focused on sustainability is therefore firmly anchored in our strategy.

Our sustainability strategy is based on the following areas of focus: Water & Springs, Climate Protection and Eco-Systems, Employees and Collaboration, Region & Society, and Responsibility & Dialogue.

Through Dialogue: We Can Only Succeed Together

Sustainability can only be achieved through collective effort and thrives on open dialogue and targeted collaboration. That is why Gerolsteiner maintains a constant dialogue and exchange with its partners, including relevant stakeholders in the region, associations, politicians, and suppliers.

Regional Collaborations

As a mineral spring that sources its mineral water directly from its home region and bottles it there, we collaborate closely with people and institutions in our region.

For example, as part of a farm project, we aim to prevent contaminants from entering the ground water by cultivating fields with less fertilizer, among other measures.

In collaboration with the Rhineland-Palatinate State Forestry Department, we’re also committed to the “Gerolsteiner Zukunftswald” initiative, which converts regional forests into mixed forests that improve water quality and storage.

Social projects that we’ve been implementing annually since 2010 as part of the “Team mit Stern” initiative support initiatives at schools, kindergartens, and other institutions in the Vulkaneifel region.

Our employees also actively participate in corporate volunteering programs. With the Sternpark—which was created by us and opened in 2025 —we have established a public place for relaxation and socializing for residents and visitors right in the heart of Gerolstein.

Social projects that we have been implementing annually since 2010 through the „Team mit Stern“ initiative support initiatives from schools, kindergartens, and other institutions in the Vulkaneifel. Our employees also actively contribute to the region as part of our corporate volunteering activities. With the Sternpark, which opened in 2025 and was implemented by us, we have also created a meeting and recreation place for residents and visitors in the heart of Gerolstein.

Political Dialogue

An important component of implementing our sustainability strategy is dialogue with political stakeholders and regional decision-makers. Gerolsteiner networks with key players in politics and business as a sounding board. We provide information about our goals and measures, raise awareness of issues and concerns that are important to us, and are available as a dialogue partner.

Relationships & Communication with Suppliers

The relationship with our suppliers is based on our Supplier Code of Conduct, which we have also aligned with social and environmental standards.

For example, the code requires all parties involved to comply with the rules of the new Due Diligence Act of Supply Chain as well as eco-electricity and energy efficiency targets. We maintain dialogue with all relevant suppliers to secure their commitment to adhering to these guidelines and to drive sustainability in the supply chain together.