Our environmental commitment

Our environmental commitment

Being mindful of the environment from start to finish

From the very first sketches, we placed the environment at the heart of our designs.The Liebherr-EMtec Nambsheim site is designed to have the smallest possible ecological footprint, to blend seamlessly into its surroundings and to demonstrate that modern industry can fully coexist with nature.

Incorporating the ecosystem into the site’s design

Every aspect of the infrastructure was developed with climate, energy and landscape considerations in mind. The site is aiming for the BREEAM* Very Good certification - an international standard for environmental performance in industrial buildings. This demanding framework was chosen deliberately to reflect a core conviction: environmental quality is as just as important as industrial quality.

The important role played by the ecologist

Liebherr-EMtec Nambsheim enlisted the help of an independent ecologist from the very beginning of the project. This specialist in natural environments plays a central role in reducing the environmental impact of the site.

Throughout the entire design and construction cycle, they will:

identify animal and plant species present in the area
monitor the animals during sensitive periods (breeding season, migration season, etc.)
recommend biodiversity-friendly measures (hedges, nest boxes, refuge areas)
assist with the implementation of regulatory commitments and the BREEAM certification,
document and monitor the environment throughout the construction phase.

This partnership guarantees rigorous and measurable ecological integration and illustrates the Group's determination to make the site a model of balance between industry, environment and quality of life.

Choices that prove our commitment

The decisions made for this site are concrete and measurable:

Energy will be produced on site: photovoltaic panels will generate electricity and geothermal energy will supply heating and cooling. This limits the use of fossil fuels.
The building is equipped with automated systems, designed for optimal energy performance for heating, ventilation, illumination and solar energy production.
Rainwater is treated on-site by infiltration or reuse.
The surrounding environment is carefully maintained with orchards and biodiversity zones integrated into the site.
The project is designed to blend into the landscape

Extending responsibility to the entire supply chain

Liebherr-EMtec Nambsheim also encourages its partners to be proactive. To reduce environmental impact, we work primarily with suppliers based in Europe. Additionally, all production will be transported to the Liebherr site in Colmar using low-impact vehicles.

This approach goes beyond the production site: it applies to the entire industrial ecosystem to which it belongs.

Minimal impact, optimal integration

This project is built on a rigorous, high-performance and respectful industrial model which compromises neither environmental responsibility nor economic requirements. Its design is based on concrete choices to limit its impact and help preserve resources, the living environment and biodiversity.

Technical innovation is used to serve as a long-term anchor.

*BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is an environmental certification standard for buildings, created in the United Kingdom in 1990. Today, it is one of the most internationally recognised certifications.

Our societal commitment

Forging a lasting link with the region

From the outset, Liebherr-EMtec Nambsheim was designed to integrate with its local environment and play an active role within it. An industry can only stand the test of time if it respects and takes its surroundings into account.

The design of this site is made up of ambitious architectural, technical and landscaping choices. Objective: to reduce pollution, preserve the living environment and enable a new form of coexistence between industrial activity and regional integration.

A design that doesn’t encroach on everyday life

The industrial activity is encapsulated, i.e. everything is done indoors: unloading lorries, logistics, production. There will be no outdoor storage. Visual, noise and light pollution are kept to a strict minimum to ensure that the site blends into its surroundings. These commitments require a several million euros investment. This deliberate decision reflects the Liebherr Group’s sense of responsibility.

Building trust

The project is also the result of ongoing dialogue with local stakeholders: local communities, local residents, economic actors and training partners. Dialogue is structured, regular and open, to ensure that everyone fully understands, partakes in and benefits from the implementation of the Nambsheim site. The site contributes to the region's professional networks and is a brand new chapter in Liebherr's strong industrial history in Alsace, which began in 1961.

Sharing with, training and inspiring future generations

Liebherr-EMtec Nambsheim is also doing its part for generations to come. Giving presentations in schools, participating in career fairs and developing training programmes. In line with the Liebherr Group's historical position, the site promotes the attractiveness of technical professions.

A strong conviction producing positive impacts

By 2030, Liebherr-EMtec Nambsheim will have created over 200 new jobs, thus making the site a true local job generator contributing to the region’s economic development. Beyond the figures, this project is driven by a firm conviction: putting down roots in a region means becoming one of its actors and accepting the responsibility that comes with it.

Our economic commitment

An industrial ambition supported by a strategic investment

Designed with an investment of over 100 million euros, Liebherr-EMtec Nambsheim embodies a committed industrial vision: that of a Group that chooses to produce in Europe, with resources to match its ambitions. With this project, Liebherr asserts its desire to combine both economic demands and sustainability by building a more resilient, integrated industrial model that is firmly rooted in its local area.

Establishing a new plant in France today is a powerful move. We are building a sustainable, modern production model, underpinned by high standards of quality, deadline control, traceability and intelligent automation, to provide the flexibility needed to best address market challenges.

A structure built for the long term

This site is a new-generation industrial tool, designed to create added value within our European production of earthmoving machines. Its design is based on an efficient organisation capable of:

managing flows,
rationally automating operations,
ensuring traceability at every stage,
managing data to ensure a continuous, adjusted performance.

The aim is clear: achieving a more sustainable production, while maintaining high quality, reliability and standards for delivery times.

A local and responsible value chain

At Liebherr, we believe that economic efficiency is achieved by preserving the environment and being respectful of the local community.

Liebherr-EMtec Nambsheim falls within a shared value logic:

95% of direct suppliers are European, 35% of which are part of the Group;
Local sourcing secures flows, limits transport and supports regional industries;
The site generates tax revenues that contribute to local development.

This model is built upon a firm conviction: industrial performance cannot exist without a solid territorial anchoring.

A positive impact on both the company and the region

Liebherr-EMtec Nambsheim is following a clear industrial path, in line with the Group’s priorities: quality and industrial performance, strategic autonomy and innovation driven by environmental and social issues.

By 2030, more than 200 permanent jobs will have been created. This development is underpinned by a responsible investment approach: each financial commitment has been considered for the long term, in line with the Group’s financial independence and its commitment to transparency, integrity and quality.

To guarantee such standards, the site relies on an integrated management system, structured around ISO 50001 (energy management systems), ISO 14001 (environmental management systems), ISO 9001 (quality management systems) and ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety management systems) certifications.

These international standards ensure rigorous control of energy consumption, a reduction of environmental impacts, a quality system and the creation of employment conditions which promote employee health, safety and well-being.

A solid business model to carry out a coherent, long-term economic vision

With this site, Liebherr seeks to demonstrate that an industrial project can simultaneously:

meet market expectations,
build lasting partnerships,
and actively contribute to the local economy.

This vision of the industrial economy is a conscious one: structured, responsible and built to last.

The Nambsheim site is the building block of a long-term strategy in which financial solidity, industrial independence and economic performance intertwine.

Our employees: the beating heart of this industrial project

This new site would not be possible without our employees. Liebherr EMtec Nambsheim is designed around them, placing its employees at the forefront and creating an environment conducive to freedom of action and responsibility.

Liebherr-EMtec Nambsheim is more than a modern production site, it also provides a meaningful working environment and is based on a strong conviction: empowerment, autonomy and trust are the driving forces behind lasting commitment. This demanding and respectful social model guides the entire project.

A working environment designed to foster commitment

The site has been designed to offer a modern, sleek and pleasant working environment, where everyone can fit in and benefit from a sound framework to learn and grow. This means:

Creating an ergonomic, comfortable and safe workplace
Providing tools that make working and collaborating easier

Offering fulfilling work.

At Liebherr-EMtec Nambsheim, we believe that our employees should be able to grow, gain recognition and build confidence through their work. Career paths are designed to be accessible, rewarding and offer new perspectives:

Liebherr is committed to training all employees from the moment they join and helping them grow and develop their skills throughout their career, improving versatility and flexibility within teams
Liebherr offers stable, long-term jobs
The company supports each individual throughout their professional development because we value trust

A proactive and inclusive social policy

Inclusivity is one of the site’s core values. Some workstations have been adapted to make them accessible to people with disabilities.

Our corporate culture is based on simple, solid values: respect, fairness, responsiveness and consideration. Each employee is for recognised their contribution and welcomed just as they are.

A site which suits the day-to-day work of our teams

The entire site incorporates features designed to improve quality of life and working conditions:

Comfortable break areas where our teams can relax
An orchard planted on-site to create a soothing space that promotes biodiversity and everyday well-being
A project to pool transport services to make commuting easier

A company you can confidently believe in

Liebherr-EMtec Nambsheim reflects the Group’s employer brand: "One Passion. Many Opportunities."

A shared passion for the industry, diverse career paths and real opportunities for everyone.

Working at Liebherr-EMtec Nambsheim means joining a respectful company with high standards. A company where trust, responsiveness and stability are the foundations of a long-term commitment.

In 2024, the Group was named one of France's 500 best employers. This ranking confirms what our teams experience on a daily basis: at Liebherr, people are a key factor in our success.