Concrete actions, ambitious goals, and a strong focus on values: Schreiner Group has firmly anchored sustainability and social responsibility in its corporate strategy for years. In the past, the company managed to achieve important milestones—and has specific plans for a climate-neutral future.

In 2024 Schreiner Group opened its own heat pump house. Consequently, the company has completely eliminated the need for gas at its headquarters location, which has massively reduced CO₂ emissions. Yet that’s not enough for the company. Most recently, in spring of 2025, Schreiner Group put down a significant marker by submitting its climate protection goals with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Specifically, CO₂ emissions according to Scope 1 and 2 compared to the base year of 2022 are intended to drop by 80 percent by 2030. The company plans to achieve full climate neutrality by 2045. These goals have already been checked and approved by SBTi.

Accompanied by annual reports about the Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF), progress is continuously documented. Since 2012 Schreiner Group has managed to reduce CO₂ emissions according to Scope 1 and 2 by as much as 80 percent. In addition, Scope 3 emissions went down by more than 10 percent in 2023. A trend that successfully continued in 2024—and a result that clearly surpasses the average achieved by other companies. Moreover, Schreiner Group applied for the UN Global Compact in the first half of 2025. This largest global initiative for sustainable business management supports companies in implementing their sustainability goals. “By joining the UN Global Compact, we externally express our commitment to combining economic success with social responsibility,” said Dr. Thomas Gulden, Schreiner Group’s Sustainability Officer.

External evaluation services providers have acknowledged Schreiner Group’s sustainability performances: once again, the company was awarded an above-average assessment by EcoVadis, an A rating by NQC Supplier Assurance, and a B rating by CDP. “These results validate our strategy,” said Dr. Thomas Gulden. “They show that we not only set ambitious goals but also implement them. It motivates our entire team to consistently continue our journey.”

Schreiner Group has firmly integrated sustainable innovations in its processes. They include investments in renewable energies, optimized production processes, and more sustainable supplier management. “We’re working on reducing not only our direct emissions but also on acting in climate-friendly ways along the entire value chain,” Dr. Gulden added. “That calls for a great deal of commitment but the successes validate us.”

Schreiner Group is on course for achieving its ambitious goals while remaining a pioneer in terms of sustainability. Summing up the company’s effort, Dr. Thomas Gulden said, “Our mission is to shape a sustainable future—for our customers, our employees, and for society at large.”