Sustainability in numbers
At Kärcher, we see the bigger picture. We rely on the strategic aims of several years for the entire corporate group, in order to realise our sustainability vision. We document the achievement of these goals in our sustainability report.
Sustainability report according to GRI standard
Responsibility is an essential part of the corporate culture at Kärcher from the beginning – with sustainable company development focused on people and the environment. Our economic success is based on long-term strategies. This is also the case when it comes to sustainability.
This sustainability report contains Kärcher’s key figures, targets and activities. The report was produced in line with the standards of the current version of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
Zero Emissions
22 sites in 8 countries use green energy that has been generated in-house or procured externally.
Absolute carbon emissions were reduced by 16,660 tonnes compared to 2020 with simultaneous company growth.
Scope 3 emissions were analysed fully in 2023 for the first time, including CO₂ emissions of products in the use phase.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
All paper-based packaging materials are made from at least 80% recycled paper.
68.8 tonnes of plastic in packaging was saved in 2023 through reduction and by switching from plastic to paper (e.g. polystyrene and bubble wrap).
1,986 tonnes of recycled materials were used in products with a recycled material content of up to 60% in 2023.
Social Hero
82% of all projects are focused on value preservation.
10.23 tonnes of waste were collected during Kärcher Cleanup Day in 19 subsidiaries in 2023.
16 monuments and buildings were cleaned as part of our cultural sponsorship in 2023.
