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 reduce them to net zero by 2035 compared with 2025. This applies to direct emissions from our own operations as well as indirect emissions resulting from the purchase of electricity from the grid. Progress is reviewed and published annually as part of our Climate Transition Plan. 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. Jennifer Hausmann shares her experience in developing pre-wall & drainage solutions.
When developing new products, we evaluate material options based on their suitability and relevant environmental characteristics. Together we want to maximize every possibility.
Jennifer Hausmann (Director Pre-Wall & Drainage)
Don't incinerate. Separate.
At our Elspe plant, we separate plastic waste by type wherever possible — enabling us to recycle 23 different types of plastic instead of sending them to thermal recovery. Selected plastic residues are granulated directly on site and reintegrated into our own production process. 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 closing our material loops.
Michael Thiedemann (Head of Tool Management at the Elspe plant)
