Sustainable business
Sustainability is not a buzzword
Sustainability is deeply embedded in our corporate philosophy and reflects our long-term commitment to responsible business practices. As an independent family-owned company, we make agile decisions with a long-term perspective, built on stability, trust, and reliability. Innovation drives our progress, ensuring quality remains central to everything we do. For us, economic success and responsibility go hand in hand.
Business decisions and beyond
Every business decision aligns with economic, environmental, and social responsibility. The Liebherr Group’s Code of Conduct sets clear ethical standards, ensuring integrity across all operations and partnerships. We prioritise economic stability while advancing sustainable practices. Our holistic approach spans the entire product lifecycle, focusing on energy efficiency, resource management, and waste reduction. Beyond business, we support the communities we operate in, contributing to local economies and long-term regional development.
A culture of integrity
Our commitment to compliance. Adhering to laws and internal regulations is of the highest priority for us. To uphold this commitment, it is essential to identify potential misconduct at an early stage and take immediate and appropriate action. By ensuring compliance and accountability, we reinforce our corporate values of integrity, fairness, and responsibility.
Whistleblowing and reporting mechanisms
Liebherr Group has a confidential whistleblowing system that allows employees and third parties to report any breaches of human rights, legal regulations, or internal policies — including the Codes of Conduct for employees and suppliers. This ensures transparency and accountability across all areas of our business.
Non-negotiable
We are committed to protecting and promoting human rights across all business operations and supply chains, ensuring fair and safe working conditions. We align with the UN Global Compact principles and Sustainable Development Goals while complying with national and international regulations.
We firmly believe that long-term success is only possible when economic activities respect both people and the environment. Therefore, we are dedicated to upholding human rights and preventing violations in all areas of our business.
We assess human rights risks across operations and supply chains, following Liebherr’s Corporate Responsibility Policy, Code of Conduct, and Supplier Code of Conduct. Employees and partners must comply with laws and human rights conventions, with violations addressed accordingly.
The management is responsible for ensuring the implementation and enforcement of human rights due diligence. Our procurement teams play a key role in maintaining these standards throughout our supply chain. We continuously review and refine our objectives and measures to adapt to evolving challenges, ensuring an ethical and sustainable supply chain for the future.
Act global. Source local.
Responsible sourcing and supplier standards
We source 57 % of materials from suppliers in the same countries as its European production sites, ensuring regional efficiency. Regular supplier audits assess delivery capability and quality compliance, with risk-based evaluations influencing frequency. Non-compliance triggers an escalation process, with severe breaches like forced or child labour leading to immediate contract termination. Other violations require corrective action plans, reinforcing transparency and accountability in supplier partnerships.
Share of purchasing volume
We partner with 594 suppliers, from global corporations to small enterprises, including social workshops. This diverse network ensures quality, supply chain resilience, and sustainable sourcing. Close collaboration with responsible suppliers guarantees high-quality materials, efficient procurement, and continuous innovation while upholding ethical and environmental standards.
Optimised logistics for efficient transport
We optimise cargo space to improve transport efficiency and cut emissions. Currently, 95 % of lorries from central warehouses are fully loaded, reducing costs and environmental impact. Strategic logistics solutions further enhance supply chain efficiency while actively lowering our carbon footprint, including:
Factory-based and regional warehouses ensure efficient distribution in core markets.
Carefully planned transport routes ensure vehicles are fully loaded.
Continuous improvements prevent empty trips and enhance transport efficiency.
Materials are moved efficiently between sites, with reusable packaging and pallets loaded for return trips.
A combination of road, rail, and sea transport is used, with rail preferred whenever possible.
Corporate Responsibility documentation 2024
For more comprehensive insights, data and in-depth details, see our full Corporate Responsibility documentation.
