Sustainability and environmental responsibility

• Increasing efficiency
• Reusable protect system
• Long-lasting products
• Reducing harmful CO₂

Economic and ecological sustainability

At Layher as a family-owned company, sustainable and responsible use of resources has always been an important principle. We focus on increasing energy efficiency and reducing harmful carbon dioxide emissions (CO₂). That is why we introduced company energy management more than ten years ago.

For these reasons, Layher decided to voluntarily certify its energy management system under the international norm ISO 50001. Following an in-depth inspection by external auditors, the ISO 50001:2011 certificate was awarded.

Sustainability in processes

• Energy efficiency 10-year target – 10% less energy consumption per unit produced
• Site selection and production facilities – Short distances between the locations and a targeted division of production reduce CO₂ emissions
• The selection of raw materials and their procurement are also ecologically sustainable. Only suppliers who also have ISO certificates are specifically selected.
• New technologies and efficient production processes ensure resource-saving production and high production quality.
• Innovative heating systems, a combined heat and power plant and heat recovery from an air compressor ensure that the room temperature in various parts of the building is controlled over the long term.
• The standard for new buildings is energy efficiency class KfW 55.

Sustainability through action

• Targeted building renovations, such as regular roof renovations or replacing the roller shutters with faster, more innovative products, can prevent unnecessary heat loss.
• Diesel forklifts are being replaced by electric forklifts.
• Wood waste from the manufacture of the toe boards is used as an energy source in the drying chamber in the same manufacturing process.
• Photovoltaic systems and green spaces on all new building projects.
• Conscious paperless/paper-saving office and CO₂ neutral production of all print media and brochures.

Sustainability in products

• Newly purchased components can be combined and used with the existing stock of materials.
• Retaining value through the longevity of the products.
• By using high-strength types of steel, we have succeeded in significantly reducing the weight of the scaffolding parts. Up to 15% less transport weight, resulting more efficient transportation is possible, therefore reducing CO₂ emissions.
• The reusable Layher protection systems for enclosures and construction site protection.