Corporate Responsibility
Shaping tomorrow
As a family-run company, we think long term. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, from energy-efficient design and responsible sourcing to supporting our people and the circular economy. We've come a long way, but we're just getting started, with bold ambitions to keep innovating and reduce our impact for a better future.
“Our business decisions are always made in harmony with the economy, environment, and society.”
Steffen Nagel | Management Board, Managing Dir., Sales & Marketing
Recycling
We are committed to designing products with end-of-life recyclability in mind. By using recyclable materials, reducing material complexity, and collaborating with recycling partners, we ensure that valuable resources are recovered, and waste is minimised. Our goal is to close the loop, contributing to a circular economy and a more sustainable future.
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Committed to a greener tomorrow
Our mission is to minimise the environmental footprint of our products and production processes at every stage. From sustainable manufacturing to responsible recycling, we are dedicated to making a lasting difference.
about our initiatives, factories, and the responsible disposal of appliances and parts.
Shaping tomorrow: Corporate Responsibility at Liebherr Appliances
The corporate responsibility strategy of Liebherr-Hausgeräte builds on the understanding of responsibility and the fields of action of the Liebherr Group. It combines the sustainability aspects that are particularly relevant for the fridges and freezers product segment and organises them into five key areas. These provide orientation and focus our activities on topic areas where we are able to make an impact and shape developments.
From material selection and production through to the usage phase and recycling, we take into account the various effects of business activities throughout the value chain. Research and development play an important role: for decades, we have developed our products with efficiency and durability in mind and, as part of this, we take the different phases of the life cycle into account during the decision-making process. Our corporate responsibility strategy also includes other topics, such as procurement, circular economy, our employees, and sustainable business practices.
We see sustainability as a continuous process. The five key areas provide the framework for fulfilling our responsibility in the long term and the continuous development of our corporate responsibility activities.
As at: fiscal year 2025
Materials
We are dedicated to reducing the ecological impact of our operations by preparing products for the circular economy. This means using renewable materials and recyclates while actively reducing material variety to facilitate recycling.
Production
Environmental aspects are an important part of our production processes. That’s why we implement measures to decrease energy consumption at our production sites and expand the use of renewable energies. We also take into consideration topics such as responsible water management, waste reduction, and measures to prevent environmental pollution.
Usage
With fridges and freezers, the usage phase accounts for a substantial proportion of the environmental impact. A key factor here is the energy consumption during operation, which is affected by the useful life and usage conditions, among other things. Energy efficiency is therefore an important part of our product development. In addition, we attach huge importance to durability, storage safety, and reducing food waste.
Environment and resources
We were able to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions across our five production sites from 36,047 tonnes of CO₂e in 2022 to 30,576 tonnes of CO₂e in 2024, which corresponds to a reduction of around 15 percent.
We have been using hydrocarbon refrigerants since 1997. Depending on the appliance, today we use different hydrocarbon-based refrigerants with GWP values (global warming potential) between 0 and 3, such as R600a. These support reliable cooling thanks to their thermodynamic properties.
We were able to reduce total energy consumption across our five production sites from 70,958 MWh in 2022 to 64,319 MWh in 2024, which corresponds to a reduction of around 9 percent.
We have been implementing different water management measures at our production sites since the 1990s. Examples of this are optimised cooling processes, reusing process water, and using deep well and rainwater systems.
Production innovations
When developing our fridges and freezers, we are continuously working to improve energy efficiency. Various products from our range already achieve the top energy efficiency classes in their respective segments, in accordance with the EU energy label. Information on energy efficiency and the annual energy consumption of individual appliances can be found on the respective EU energy label and in the product data sheet.
When we patented our BioFresh technology over 30 years ago, it consisted of one zero-degree compartment. This, being a global innovation, set an international standard in cooling.
BluRoX, our patented perlite vacuum insulation, is the result of years of research and development work. The technology combines high-performance insulation with a product design focused on recyclability, and is an excellent example of the continuous development of our refrigeration and freezing technology.
In our fridges and freezers, electronic controls and temperature sensors are used to control cooling processes as required. Functions such as SmartDevice also allow appliance settings to be monitored and adjusted remotely. For example, temperature values can be adjusted to meet individual requirements, which can have an impact on the energy consumption of the appliance.
Introduced in 2016, BluPerformance technology enhances appliance performance and comfort by incorporatinginnovativerefrigeration technology into the plinth, which resultsin increased storage capacity while maintaining the same exterior dimensions of the appliance.
Employee well-being
Our health management comprises different measures for promoting health and well-being in the workplace. These include cross-site health initiatives as well as local offers related to exercise, prevention, and ergonomics. With this, we are creating a framework designed to support our employees in different life and work situations.
Our health programme includes a wide range ofinitiatives, with a strong focus on preventativecare.
Recognitions and awards
Our Health Management has received multiple awards and quality seals at various production sites – for example, gold status in the Workfit Company Awards 2022 and the European Network for Workplace Health Promotion (ENWHP) quality seal at the Ochsenhausen site, as well as the Quality Seal for Workplace Health Promotion 2023-2025 at our Lienz site.
Training is of great importance at Liebherr-Hausgeräte. That’s why we provide opportunities to build and develop professional and personal skills. The achievements of our trainees have been repeatedly recognised by external institutions in previous years. This recognition honours their personal commitment and emphasises the importance of promoting training for our company.
Supply chain and logistics
With our production centered in Europe, 78 % of our purchasing volume also comes from within Europe to keep delivery routes short.
An environmental management system is in place at 86.5 % of our suppliers as of 2024.
95 % of lorries operate at full load capacity, improving transport efficiency and lowering environmental impact.
Corporate Responsibility documentation 2024
For more comprehensive insights, data and in-depth details, see our full Corporate Responsibility documentation.