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Sustainability

Hettich NZ’s Sustainability Journey

At Hettich, we’re committed to making sustainability a core part of everything we do. Weโ€™re not just talking about change โ€“ weโ€™re actively working towards it. By focusing on eco-friendly materials, cutting down waste, and reducing our carbon footprint, we’re doing our part to help the planet while creating products that enhance everyday life..

1996

EMAS validation of our operating bases
Berlin, Germany

1997

EMAS validation of our operating bases
Kirchlengern and Frankenberg, Germany

2003

EMAS validation of our operating bases
Aizarnazabal, Spain

2004

EMAS validation of our operating bases
Balingen, Germany

2008

ENERGY EFFICIENT ARCHITECTURE
Newly constructed Hettich Forum, Kirchlengern, Germany
EU Green Building certified

2011

Newly constructed C2 production facility, Bรผnde, Germany, falls
below the primary energy requirement defined in the German Energy Saving Regulation (EnEV) from 2009 by 70%

2013

ENERGY
Procurement of green electricity at all German production bases

EMAS validation of our operating bases
ลฝฤรกr nad Sรกzavou, Czech Republic

2016

32% below the primary energy requirement defined in the German Energy Saving Regulation (EnEV) from 2009 at production facility, Vlotho- Exter, Germany

2017

46% below the primary energy requirement defined in the EnEV from 2016 at B7 production facility, Kirchlengern, Germany,

2023

84% below the annual primary energy requirement defined in the German Building Energy Act (GEG) from 2020 at newly constructed C3 production facility, Kirchlengern, Germany

2024

Newly constructed photovoltaic system at Kirchlengern/Bรผnde, Germany, generating 2,025 kW/peak from 4,880 solar modules, with first grid feed-in of surplus electricity.

Hettich's production facility main entrance surrounded by lavender, tress and greenery
Hettich’s production facility in Germany.

From the materials we choose to the products we deliver, weโ€™re making thoughtful decisions to support a healthier planet. We prioritize renewable resources and innovative practices to ensure that our impact is positive and lasting. We know thereโ€™s still a lot to be done, but weโ€™re excited about the progress weโ€™re making.

Our goal is to empower our customers to make choices that benefit both their lives and the environment.

Come along with us as we strive for a greener future. Every action counts, and together, we can make a real difference โ€“ one thoughtful decision at a time.

Our aim is to link business success with environmental and civic responsibility.

– Dr. Andreas Hettich Chair of the Hettich Group’s Advisory Board