Hohenstein releases 2024 sustainability report

Hohenstein, a global testing and research provider, released its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report covers the existing sustainability measures at the German headquarters and the company’s goals for 2025 and beyond. Additionally, the direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions of its worldwide locations were recorded for the first time in Scope 1 Scope 2 and Scope 3 of the report.

Hohenstein’s actions from the past year include:

• Environmental: In addition to a new combined heat and power plant, a photovoltaic system was installed at the headquarters. An environmental team and the newly appointed environmental officer are supporting the environmental management system by following the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). Future reduction targets and measures will be comprehensively developed based on initial greenhouse gas emissions.
• Social: An internal satisfaction survey shows that 85% of employees are satisfied or very satisfied with Hohenstein as an employer. Additionally, most of the improvements suggested by employees in the survey have been implemented.
• Corporate governance: Regular colloquia and human resources consultations were expanded to include additional formats for communicating with management and increasing exchange. The Sustainable Development team was also expanded.

“Sustainability and the responsible use of our planet’s resources are a matter of course for us,” says Stefan Droste, Ph.D., Hohenstein CEO. “The increasing number of extreme weather events around the world clearly shows that every individual is called upon to contribute to safeguarding our common future. For this reason, environmental and climate protection is a top priority at Hohenstein.”

To read the full 2024 Sustainability Report, click here.