We make sustainability count
Cutting-edge technology meets responsibility for the environment
For Durst Group, sustainability is more than just a buzzword — it is a strategic principle. As an innovation leader in digital printing technology, our aim is to combine social and environmental responsibility with technological excellence.
DECARBONIZATION STRATEGY UNTIL 2030
At our production sites, we are pursuing a decarbonization strategy through to 2030. Many measures have already been initiated in the past, giving us confidence that we will achieve our targets.
OUR MEASURES FOR DECARBONIZATION
- Transition from fossil to renewable energy sources
- Conversion of production processes and technologies to lower-emission alternatives
- Smart facility management for greater energy efficiency
- Promotion of electromobility, employee programs for public transport use, carpooling, and bicycle sharing
- Energy-efficient new builds and renovation of buildings, use of heat pumps, solar thermal systems, and district heating, as well as renewable energy for heating
- Reduction of waste and promotion of recycling
Our climate impact in figures
CORPORATE CARBON FOOTPRINT (CCF)
As part of our company-wide climate accounting, we systematically recorded the greenhouse gas emissions of the Durst Group according to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. In 2024, total emissions amounted to 173,277 t CO₂e — Scope 1, 2 & 3.
Reduction Of Scope 1 & 2 Emissions
“Between 2019 and 2024, we increased our revenue by 67 % — while reducing our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 33 %. For us, this is the best proof:
Sustainability is not a cost factor, but a driver for innovation and competitive strength.”
Viktoria Weithaler, Sustainability Officer
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS IN SCOPE 1 & 2 GLOBALLY
We actively change the things within our direct responsibility:
* Scope 1/2 according to GHG Protocol, calculated according to ISO 14064-1.
UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM EMISSIONS
For Durst Group, the majority of emissions come from purchased goods & services (raw materials, electronics, assemblies), capital goods (production equipment, IT infrastructure, technical investments), and the use/energy consumption of printing systems by customers.
This clearly shows: most emissions occur outside the company’s direct control, in the supply chain and usage phase.
Implications: Action is needed in product development, energy efficiency, and customer consulting.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- Modular machine design for easier repair, upgrades, and disassembly
- Use of electronic components at the start of their life cycle for long-term availability
- Advanced energy management with recuperation in print carriage and use of heat exchangers
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Materials excluded because they:
- are non-recyclable or technically unusable
- cause environmental or health harm during production/disposal
- come from critical, geopolitically risky raw materials
SOFTWARE & PRINTING PROCESSES
- Durst Workflow: Ink savings, optimal material usage, error prevention
- Durst Lift ERP: Optimized production planning
SOURCING & ORIGIN
- 96% of purchased materials sourced from the EU
- 78% of Inks are produced in the same world region where they’re consumed
“Sustainability begins where we invest — and has an impact where our products are used for the long term.”
Rico Sauerborn, Chief Operating Officer
PRODUCT CARBON FOOTPRINT (PCF)
While the CCF covers the company’s total CO₂ footprint, the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) measures emissions at the product level — from raw material to shipping (cradle-to-gate). The PCF is calculated in accordance with international standards such as ISO 14067 and GHG Protocol Product Standard.
At Durst Group, the PCF is a central tool for transparent communication, product development, and customer consulting.
Shape Change With Us
We see sustainability as a shared task that is only effective through a combination of technology, collaboration, and responsibility. We focus on concrete measures, measurable progress, and partnership-based dialogue.
What we offer
- PCF declarations at product level for customers and ESG reporting
- Consulting & support in choosing sustainable printing systems
- Transparent communication instead of greenwashing
- Partnership-based development of durable, efficient systems
“Whether as a customer, development partner, or decision-maker: Become part of the change.”
Rico Sauerborn, Chief Operating Officer
