Sustainability at PFISTERER is rooted in responsibility for our partners, employees, and the planet. Built on generations of trust and long-term thinking, this mindset guides every decision we make. Today, it drives our strategy: we combine environmental and social awareness with innovation, working alongside our customers to deliver solutions that advance global electrification and a sustainable energy future.
Sustainability
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OUR COMMITMENT
We see it as our duty to act responsibly and in a sustainable manner towards customers, employees, partners and society as a whole. This philosophy is reflected in all our business processes: from the selection of our suppliers and the design of our products to our involvement in social projects.
OUR APPROACH
The megatrend of decarbonization and the associated electrification require technological innovation.
We will only achieve global climate targets if we modernize and expand electricity grids. Our products stand for outstanding quality, safety and maximum service life and can help reduce CO₂ emissions. To continuously improve our products and gradually reduce their carbon footprint, we maintain close dialogue with our customers and suppliers. In doing so, we pursue a comprehensive approach that considers the entire life cycle of our products – including their impact on the environment and on our stakeholders. Through our own work and behavior, we also contribute to these efforts and aim to reduce our direct and energy-related emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 90% by 2029 and to achieve net zero by 2030, taking into account remaining compensation measures.
We also 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. To this end, we have been coordinating our sustainability activities centrally since 2021. Among other things, this led to the definition of a group strategy in 2022 and to an expansion of reporting capacities in 2023.
Our actions are guided by purpose-driven corporate culture that is aligned with our five core values: Innovation, Customer Focus, Accountability, Sustainability and Teamwork.
UN GLOBAL COMPACT
PFISTERER is a participant of the UN Global Compact and is committed to sustainable corporate governance. We consistently implement the ten principles in the areas of human rights, labor standards, environmental protection, and anti-corruption. In addition, we support the Sustainable Development Goals and document our progress annually. In this way, we firmly anchor sustainability in our company and actively contribute to a sustainable energy supply.
EcoVadis
PFISTERER is committed to society, its employees, and the environment, and undergoes an annual sustainability assessment by EcoVadis, a global leader in corporate sustainability ratings. The evaluation covers 21 criteria across four areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
In the latest assessment, completed in October 2025, PFISTERER Kontaktsysteme GmbH was awarded the Gold Medal, an honor reserved for the top 5% of participating companies. With an overall score of 81 out of 100 points, PFISTERER ranks among the top 3% worldwide in the category “Manufacture of Cables and Electrical Installation Materials.”
THE ESG REPORT
Read our sustainability report to find out more about our goals,
paths and successes in supporting the common goal of protecting our planet.
48%
Reduction of our specific energy consumption in MWh per € million in sales from 2020 to 2025
72%
Reduction of our carbon emissions (scope 1 and 2) compared to the base year 2020
74%
Recycling rate at our production sites in 2025
Sustainability
ROADMAP
Achieve Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 by offsetting the remaining Scope 1 and 2 emissions. At the same time, we are continuously implementing measures to further reduce our emissions.
Reduction of emissions from Scope 1 and 2 by 90% compared to 2020 - without the use of offsetting measures.
Wood chip heating plant: Replace natural gas heating in Gussenstadt with district heating from a wood chip plant by the end of 2026.
Installation of a photovoltaic system at the Winterbach site.
ISO 50001 implementation: Extend energy management systems to all production sites in 2026.
Scope 3.1 reduction projects: Launch projects in 2026 to reduce upstream emissions.
Renewable energy usage: The Kadan facility now sources 100% of its electricity from renewable sources.
Photovoltaic expansion: A photovoltaic system in Gussenstadt generated 156,000 kWh of renewable electricity in 2025.
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs): Multiple EPDs have been developed to provide transparency on the environmental impact of our products.
Charging infrastructure: Electric vehicle charging stations have been installed for employees in Winterbach and Gussenstadt.
Transition to electric vehicles: As part of our electrification policy rollout, many newly leased vehicles are now electric.
Photovoltaic expansion: A photovoltaic system with 487 kWp has been installed at our Gussenstadt facility.
Education on climate change: Launch of an e-learning module on sustainability issues
Development of a company-wide communication and engagement plan for employees. Global rollout of a decentralized compliance organization and a training campaign via E-Learning
Consistent recording of near-miss incidents for accident prevention
Installation of charging stations for electric vehicles
Reduction and proper sorting of metal waste. Implementation of a Whistleblowing System
Implementation of comprehensive measures to reduce energy consumption
Replacement of conventional lighting with energy-efficient LED technology
Establishment of internal compliance guidelines, including environmental awareness rules at all locations
Introduction of a Health and Wellness Program
