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Sustainability at Plansee

Sustainability at Plansee

Sustainability has played an essential role at Plansee since 1921. The Plansee lake is not only our namesake but also our energy source and is more important today than ever. Whether it relates to hydroelectric power, sustainable company management, recycling of materials, or global compliance with labor laws, sustainability has always had multiple dimensions at Plansee and is a core element of our corporate strategy, contributing to our commercial success. 

We want to be even more sustainable in future and to use our innovative power to help our customers achieve their sustainability goals. We take a holistic view of sustainability on the basis of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. 

Sustainability goals

The Strong CO2 Goals

We are focusing on the area in which we can make the biggest difference: our CO2 emissions. 

CO2 goals at Plansee
  • COneutrality by 2030
    By 2030, we will have reduced our direct emissions and indirect emissions from purchased energy by 75%.  
  • Climate neutrality by 2050
    With an overall reduction of 90% of our direct emissions, indirect emissions from purchased energy, and indirect emissions that occur along our value-added chain, we are aiming to be climate-neutral by 2050.
Sustainability report

Plansee Group Sustainability Report 2023

Plansee Sustainability Report 2022

Do you want to know more about what sustainability means to us and what actions we're taking at Plansee?

In our Sustainability Report for the 2023/24 financial year, you can read about which measures and goals the Plansee Group, Plansee, and CERATIZIT are pursuing. 

The report also provides numerous key figures and projects relating to our sustainability strategy. 

To the Sustainability Report 2023 (EN)

  

To all sustainability reports
Initiatives

Initiatives to increase sustainability

In April 2024, Plansee was awarded the gold medal by EcoVadis, putting Plansee in the top 5% of the best-rated companies worldwide. With a score of 78/100, Plansee is in the 98th percentile. EcoVadis awards ratings in the area of corporate social responsibility (CSR) based on a wide range of non-financial information, including environmental impact, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The evidence-based assessments are converted into easy-to-read score cards with scores and medals, and also highlight strengths and areas for improvement. 

To the official EcoVadis certificate
UN Global Compact logo

Plansee, part of the Plansee Group, joined the United Nations (UN Global Compact (UNGC)) in 2023, which is one of the world's most important initiatives for responsible corporate governance. As part of the UNGC, we are committed to supporting its ten principles, including respecting human rights, respecting the rights of employees and their representatives, protecting the environment, enabling fair competition, and combating corruption. 

To the Letter of Commitment of the UN Global Compact
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Plansee joined the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) in 2023 and committed to setting science-based climate targets. The initiative pursues the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C, as set out in the 2015 Paris Agreement. In 2024, we intend to obtain approval for our goals from the SBTi, which independently assesses and approves company targets based on strict climate science criteria.

To the Commitment Letter of the SBTi

Plansee reported its data to CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) in October 2024. The evaluation of the data by CDP is currently underway.
CDP is an international non-profit organization that helps companies create transparency around the impacts their businesses have on the environment. Plansee is part of the CDP climate program aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the risks posed by climate change.

Science based targets_Logo

In July 2024, Plansee signed the Charta der Vielfalt (Diversity Charter) as part of the Plansee Group. This is an initiative by a number of European countries to promote the recognition, appreciation, and integration of diversity in business culture. By signing the charter, we commit to its contents and make it our duty to actively promote diversity, whether as a business partner, customer, or employer.

To the Commitment Letter of the Charta der Vielfalt
Measures and projects

Our sustainability measures and projects:

  • All
  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance
Further information

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