Awards & Milestones KAHLA pro Öko
Thoughtful, meaningful and sensual
The development of new forms begins with the observation of everyday life. Changes in the modern rhythm of life, new eating and drinking habits, the desire for more spontaneity and flexibility in the 21st century...
KAHLA translates everything into porcelain. The boundaries of what is technically possible are constantly being expanded. At the same time, KAHLA preserves beauty and tradition by lovingly rethinking and changing it. This creates products that are always a joy to use - because they are well thought out, meaningful and sensual.
The Kahla Porcelain Manufactory has already received several awards for its special love:
April 2005 Start of the ÖKOPROFIT project, a cooperation between municipalities and the local economy. The aim is to reduce operating costs while at the same time conserving natural resources.
December 2005 Awarded as a disabled-friendly company by the Thuringian Ministry of Social Affairs.
September 2008 Introduction of the particularly sustainably produced TAO collection.
February 2009 Presentation of the sustainability strategy “KAHLA pro Öko” after implementation of 30 ÖKOPROFIT projects.
April 2009 The touch! Ornaments mug received the rating “very good” in the ÖKO-TEST magazine.
November 2009 TOP Hotel Star Award in the sustainability category for the TAO collection.
June 2010 With a million-euro investment in a photovoltaic system, KAHLA now also produces ecological electricity.
August 2010 Founding of the non-profit "Günther Raithel Foundation - KAHLA creative educational initiative" to promote education, culture, science and research relating to porcelain and table culture.
November 2010 Green Good Design Award for an extraordinary symbiosis of design and ecology in the TAO collection.
December 2010 Honorary certificate “Acceptance 2010” for outstanding commitment to the participation of people with disabilities in working life.
October 2011 Introduction of an environmental management system.
November 2011 Inauguration of a modern furnace and handling system to reduce energy and material consumption as well as the scrap rate.
February 2012 Sustainability Award “Green Belt” in the Ecology category.
October 2012 Certification as an environmentally friendly company according to the globally recognized
ISO 14001 standard.
December 2012 Award from the Federal Employment Agency for the successful integration of people with disabilities.
March 2014 KAHLA is a member of the Thuringia Sustainability Agreement (NAT), a network for sustainable business.
September 2015 Awarded the PSI Sustainability Award, winner Category 2 Environmental Excellence.
February 2016 With the introduction of the To Go cup concept cupit, KAHLA is setting a strong example for environmental awareness in everyday life.
April 2016 Receipt of the Green Product Award Selection 2016 for the sustainable reusable cup cupit.
May 2016 Receipt of the seal of approval “Assured Sustainability” in the areas of ecology, economics and social competence from the German Institute for Sustainability & Economics.
September 2019 KAHLA is a member of the Thuringia Sustainability Agreement (NAT), a network for sustainable business, for the third time.
February 2020 Launch of the zero waste product trilogy cupit, keepit, snackit.
July 2022 Expansion of the sustainable To Go collection to include the fillit cup.
May 2023 KAHLA is a member of the Thuringia Sustainability Agreement (NAT), a network for sustainable business, for the fourth time.
June 2023 Receipt of the “Assured Sustainability 2023” seal of approval from the German Institute for Sustainability & Economics.