Sustainable production
For a healthy climate. And less consumption.
If we want to stop climate change and mitigate its consequences, everyone must do their part. We are pursuing a clear strategy to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and aim to significantly lower our emissions from our own operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2035 at the latest. To achieve this, we are focusing on two key areas: improving energy efficiency, particularly in our production processes, and transitioning to renewable energy.
With the power of wind and sun
Moving away from fossil fuels means moving toward renewable energy—and greater independence. That’s the mission behind Viega Energy, a program led by our Corporate Strategy team with ambitious objectives. Patrick Sauermann, Andreas Claren and Dr Simon Weihofen explain what these are and how we aim to achieve them.
By 2035, we aim to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our own operations (Scope 1 and 2). Viega Energy is the central project on our path to achieving this.
Patrick Sauermann (Director Corporate Strategy (2023))
Coming full circle
Sustainability starts at the product development stage. Whenever possible, we use recycled materials to reduce our ecological footprint. Jennifer Hausmann shares her experience in developing pre-wall & drainage solutions.
For each new product, we first ask ourselves what sustainable materials can we use and in what quantities. Together we want to maximize every possibility.
Jennifer Hausmann (Director Pre-Wall & Drainage)
Don't incinerate. Separate.
At our Elspe plant, we actively practice recycling by creating new products from our own secondary materials. Michael Thiedemann, Head of Tool Management, provides an insight into the challenges and opportunities.
For us the topics of sustainability and recycling are not finite and must be continuously developed on a day-to-day basis. It is impressive to see how motivated all colleagues are to find solutions and play their part in improving the environmental balance.
Michael Thiedemann (Head of Tool Management at the Elspe plant)
