Sustainability Brochure
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Responsibility for people and the environment.

Dear Readers, Responsibility for people and the environment has always been an important part of the corporate culture at Kärcher. Alfred Kärcher and his wife Irene were of the firm belief that sustainable economic success is only possible if social aspects are taken into consideration. The third pillar for sustainable company development, in addition to economic and social aspects, is environmental protection, which has played a key role at Kärcher since the 1970’s. It is our conviction that sustainable, human-oriented company development must be the central focus of our activities. Our...

1935 1939 Own sewage treatment works at the Winnenden site 1940 Alfred-Kärcher-Hilfe e.V. foundation is established for employees in need 1943 – 1948 The production of toys as Christmas presents for employees’ children 1979 Introduction of company pension scheme (pension regulation) 4 2011 1980 First major cleaning project: Statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro 1985 The first heavy metal-free plastic covers for high-pressure cleaners 1991 Water recycling system for equipment tests at the Bühlertann site 1991 Start of sponsorship of the International Bachakademie Stuttgart 1993 Cooperation with...

For this reason, Kärcher consistently implements environmental protection measures at its sites worldwide, keeping the consumption of resources and the impact on people and nature to a minimum. 6 2007 2008 2009 26.669.685 2006 24.894.543 2010 Values in t* 25.606.862 26.183.172 2008 2009 23.040.662 3.595 2007 4.776 2006 2.848 2010 4.632 2008 2009 Values in m3* 4.136 2007 145.047 2006 156.481 2010 Values in t* 193.726 177.838 21.223 2008 2009 145.028 2007 22.658 2006 22.320 20.487 As a world leading company in the development, production and distribution of cleaning solutions, Kärcher is...

Environmental protection in the company Using energy efficiently The best form of energy is energy which is not used. It is the declared aim of Kärcher to keep its primary energy needs as low as possible. Different heat recovery systems operate highly efficiently, e.g. the plastic injection moulding plant at Winnenden heats an adjacent building. Annual saving: 19,000 litres of fuel oil and 51,300 kg of CO2, the equivalent of a mid-range car after travelling 225,000 kilometres. 8 Using our own sources of energy The future belongs to renewable energy. At Kärcher, this future is already...

eco!ogic – products for domestic use Kärcher products for domestic use are characterised by ease of use, high efficiency and durability. Advanced pump and motor technology, in conjunction with patented Kärcher nozzle technology, ensures the best possible cleaning results within the shortest time, saving energy and water. EcoSilent machines are whisper quiet. Steam cleaners are ideal for cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, floors and windows – without the use of chemicals. Eco-friendly eco!ogic high-pressure cleaners Kärcher eco!ogic high-pressure cleaners feature an easily selectable eco mode....

ecoîefficiency - products for professional use Kàrcher attaches particular importance to reducing the energy consumption and increasing the cleaning perform- ance and ease of use of its products. The reduction of water consumption and noise emissions also plays an important role, as does the efficient use of cleaning agents and the optimisation of products in terms of durability, recyclability and repairability in conjunction with secure spare parts supply. Kàrcher products are ideal for contract cleaning, agriculture, municipalities, trades and industry. The T12/1 ecoîefficiency vacuum -...

Responsibility for people From the very outset, social issues have been an important part of our corporate culture. Kärcher attaches great importance to an excellent working environment, compatibility of family and work, occupational health management and high-quality training and further training. High-quality training and further training At Kärcher, training and further training is key to securing the future. From draughtsman, chef, process mechanic and industrial business manager through to courses in business studies as well as mechanical and industrial engineering, Kärcher gives many...

Social commitment Kärcher is conscious of its social responsibility and is involved worldwide in social projects – from local and regional initiatives to aid for victims of natural disasters. The Kärcher code of conduct, which is guided by the UN Global Compact, obligates all Kärcher employees worldwide to behave responsibly towards people and the environment and is also compulsory for all company suppliers. Alfred Kärcher Foundation With the establishment of the Alfred Kärcher Foundation, the company created an institution whose declared aim is to promote mechanisation and automation in...

Cultural sponsorship For more than 30 years, Kärcher has carried out cleaning projects on works of art and protected monuments around the world to preserve them for posterity – on 90 historical monuments to date. In 1998, the largest facade cleaning project in the world at that time was carried out on the colonnades of St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. In 2005, the cleaning of the presidents’ heads on Mount Rushmore (above) also caused a stir. In 2010, the Nihonbashi Bridge in Tokyo was freed of pollution using the particle blasting procedure. Space Needle – Seattle, USA In 2008, with the...

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