ENVIRONMENT

As a manufacturing company with our own products, we have a special responsibility for the environment. We aim to handle resources and energy responsibly and continually improve, reducing our environmental impact and contribution to climate change. We consider all processes in the manufacturing process from raw material extraction to installation and throughout the product lifecycle.

Our strategy involves consistently measuring all necessary KPIs to then install targeted and sustainable measures. Our goal is to provide products with the lowest possible environmental footprint.

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Our contribution
TO THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABILITY DEVELOPMENT GOALS

SDG 7: AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY

Our products are an essential part of energy infrastructure and make a major contribution to security of supply. The low maintenance requirements and long service life of PFISTERER's connection and insulation technology significantly reduce overall costs across the entire period of use.

SDG 13: CLIMATE ACTION

Our products play an important role in the expansion and renewal of energy infrastructure and facilitate efficient and low-loss energy transmission. We are also efficient in the development and production of our own manufacturer-independent product solutions - we are constantly working on optimizing our production processes in order to reduce our own energy consumption and therefore also carbon emissions.

SDG 12: RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

For us, sustainable business means using resources with care. We are continuously reducing our consumption of raw materials, energy and water through targeted measures.

Reducing
OUR OWN CARBON EMISSIONS

At PFISTERER, we have defined concrete sustainability targets: by 2029, we aim to reduce our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 90% compared to 2020, and we plan to source 100% of our energy from renewable sources at all production sites by 2030. By 2025, we had already reduced our direct and energy-related emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 72% compared to 2020, continuing this positive trend. So far, we have focused primarily on measures at our production sites – specifically annual energy audits, optimized heat distribution and the use of renewable energy. Going forward, we plan to expand our energy management system to all production sites and further implement renewable heat concepts.
In addition, we determined our Scope 3 emissions for the first time in 2024 and aim to reduce emissions in Scope 3.1 (purchased goods and services) by 30% relative to revenue by 2030. This gives us confidence that we will achieve the sustainability targets we have set ourselves within the planned timeframe.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Our goal is to cover all of our group’s electricity requirements from renewable energy sources or generate them using our own photovoltaic systems by 2030. Although we have already sustainably reduced our gas consumption, we see potential to further reduce our energy consumption through the increased use of renewable energies. We also measure our energy efficiency based on energy intensity. Through a range of targeted measures, we achieve measurable progress every year, monitored as part of regular energy audits.

SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT DESIGN

Our products are designed for maximum durability and longevity, ensuring the safety and resilience of energy networks. By leveraging intelligent, simulation-based design, we minimise material usage and environmental impact. Throughout the design process, we investigate the use of recycled raw materials, prioritise ease of maintenance and repair, and compliance with European regulations (RoHS, REACH) to enhance sustainability and regulatory adherence.

ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a standardized document that gives transparent and detailed information about the environmental impact of a product across its entire life cycle. Based on international standards such as ISO 14025 and EN 15804, an EPD evaluates factors such as energy and resource consumption, emissions and waste generation from raw material extraction to disposal at the end of the product’s life cycle. The main advantage of an EPD is that it enables customers and stakeholders to make informed decisions about the environmental footprint of a product. It promotes sustainability by providing objective data to evaluate the environmental performance of the product. However, EPDs are not designed for the direct comparison of products, as they can cover different life cycle phases and the data depends on specific processes and conditions. Each EPD is subject to independent third-party verification to ensure accuracy, reliability and compliance with the relevant standards. By providing verified, transparent data, EPDs help companies demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and the continuous improvement of their environmental credentials.

Environmental Product Declaration