Our goal is to continuously reduce ebm‑papst’s ecological footprint. To achieve this, we rely on a wide range of measures, from the reduction of greenhouse gases to the efficient use of resources. But team spirit and collaborative action also play a key role – not only within the company, but also within the constructive, collaborative partnerships between all those involved. With a clear roadmap and determined action, we are working consistently to protect our earth as a habitat and to make the future sustainable for the generations to come.

Here at ebm‑papst, we have been focusing for years on improving our energy balance by continuously reducing energy consumption while also increasing efficiency. In the 2023/24 financial year, ebm‑papst consumed 141,066 MWh of energy globally – including electricity, natural gas, heating oil, and fuel – which represents a significant reduction compared to the 155,727 MWh in the previous year. These savings are the result of targeted measures, including the optimization of production processes, the integration of the ISO 50001 energy management standard, the increased use of renewable energies, and the installation of LED lighting.

In the 2023/24 financial year, ebm‑papst’s global water use increased slightly, from 158 megaliters in the 2022/23 financial year to 168 megaliters. Europe recorded the highest consumption with 108 megaliters – 64.5 percent of our total consumption – followed by APAC with 45 megaliters and the Americas with 15 megaliters.

We have already taken measures to reduce water consumption in the future. For example, we have connected a wastewater treatment plant to our paint shops in Mulfingen, enabling us to reduce their water use from around 66 m³ to 30–40 m³ per week. Thanks to its cascade systems and flushing, the used water is re-used several times before it is treated and fed into the local sewage treatment plant. The same applies to our test center in Hollenbach, which went into operation in 2022, where we also use larger quantities of water as part of individual test series. As only a very small proportion of this is lost through spraying or evaporation, we can feed the majority of our used water resources back into the cycle

As with all other natural resources, we attach great importance to transparency and traceability when it comes to water management. Regular inspections are carried out by the responsible authorities or an independent testing laboratory commissioned by them. These spot checks are carried out in irregular intervals and without prior notice. To date, there have been no complaints from the responsible water authorities, whom we always keep in the loop with regard to all our process and system optimizations.