We Invest in a Sustainable Future
Because we carry a great responsibility: for our fellow human beings, our environment, and future generations. As a globally active company, we rely on a holistic sustainability strategy. In all our activities, we consider the social, ecological, and economic dimensions. We believe in progress through sustainable innovation - because we are #ConnectedByPassionForAGreenFuture.
Innovation for a Greener Planet
Our Sustainability Strategy 2030 includes numerous innovative projects anchored throughout our organization. With our CO2 roadmap, we have committed to producing NET ZERO along our entire value chain by 2039. We prioritize community engagement through exciting projects such as our annual Earth Week campaign. At the same time, we dedicate ourselves to research and innovation in collaboration with our partners to establish more sustainable materials and a circular economy.
Discover our sustainability initiatives, exciting development projects, our Sustainability Agenda 2030, and more in our annual Sustainability Reports.
Group Sustainability Report 2025 & Group Sustainability Report 2024
Our Roadmap to NET ZERO
With our CO2 roadmap, we aim to achieve NET ZERO on Scope 1, 2, and 3 by 2039. We can only achieve this ambitious goal as a community along our value chain. We are, therefore, working closely together with all specialist departments, our customers, suppliers, and business partners. Numerous projects are aimed at making our processes more efficient and conserving resources. Our interim goal is to achieve NET ZERO on Scope 1 and 2 by 2030. By the end of 2026, we will be producing using 100% green energy at all our plants. We have therefore already installed six photovoltaik systems at seven plants and exchange with local stakeholders to secure access to renewable energy sources. We are committed to a sustainable, independent power supply for our production processes.
Our Sustainability Agenda 2030
100% Green Energy Supply
All our facilities will be 100% powered by green electricity with photovoltaic systems and certified green power supply in close cooperation with our stakeholders.
NET ZERO in Scope 1 & 2
We will achieve our NET ZERO target for scope 1 and 2 of our corporate carbon emissions and achieve significant reductions for scope 3 to realize net zero by 2039 for all scopes.
Circular Economy & Recyclats
We successfully carry out cooperation projects for an efficient circular economy. We heavily invest in the research of more sustainable materials such as PCR (Post-Consumer), PIR (Post-Industrial) grades and bio-based materials.
Support Equal Opportunities
We create career and training opportunities for all employees, ensuring everyone can unfold their full potential.
Product Carbon Footprint
We are able to calculate the product carbon footprint for all our products, enabling the transformation towards a greener supply chain.
Green Transport & Commuting
We continuously improve our transport management towards more sustainable variants. We change towards a green company vehicle fleet and promote environmentally friendly commuting for employees.
Joint Projects
At the heart of our activities is engagement with our employees, customers, and business partners. Whether we're discussing achieving NET ZERO, developing new materials, or more efficient production and transportation methods - we always work closely with our stakeholders to ensure a future of growth and innovation. For us, joint projects are the key to success.
Close Involvement of Our Suppliers
Our supplier management firmly embeds sustainability into all procurement processes through standardized, industry-oriented assessments. Together with our partners, we strengthen responsible, transparent and resilient value creation.
Circular Economy & Resource Conservation
With our research and development team and our ISO-certified laboratory, we develop customer-specific solutions for a sustainable, mobile future. Recyclable materials and low carbon footprints play a central role in the development phase of our products.
With our recycling facility at our plant in Vsétin, Czech Republic, we prioritize on efficient material recycling. From material substitution to secondary materials from PIR (post-industrial recyclates) and PCR (post-consumer recyclates) – together with our business partners, we develop products that create a circular supply chain.
Milestone of Success: Navigating a Responsible Value Chain
Product Development
9 % of annual sales are spent on Research and Development in 2025. The OPEX rate increased from 16.7 % in 2020 to 38.6 % in 2025. 22 % of leadership positions worldwide are consistently held by women.
Supply Chain
123 suppliers have been assessed by NQC. We follow a local‑for‑local principle.
Production
78 % of the total electricity consumption in the production is generated by renewable energy sources. -14.2 % electricity consumption per production unit in 2025, compared to 2024.
Production Operation
The share of our products in electrified vehicles (xEV) in group sales has increased from 10.3 % in 2020 to 24 % in 2025.
Recycling
About 70 % of our globally generated waste was recycled and returned to circular economies in 2025.
Sustainability Management
