Viessmann – the environmental pioneer

The third generation now leads this family business. We are therefore acutely aware of our social responsibility towards our local community and our employees, as well as towards safeguarding the future of generations to come. 

Environmental conservation, part of the company philosophy 

The continuing improvement of measures that protect resources and the environment is an essential component of our company philosophy. The efficient handling of energy reserves and the reduction in CO2 emissions are an expression of the company's technical ability to innovate. This not only applies to our advanced, futureproof and environmentally responsible products, but also to the resource-efficient nature of structures and processes at our Allendorf site. These are the cornerstones for retaining and creating jobs, for healthy growth and international competitiveness.

Numerous environmental awards

As a recognised environmental pioneer, we are founder members of the " Hesse Environmental Alliance" and were the second company in Germany and the first in our sector to be certified according to the EMAS standard. Over the years, we have developed many environmentally compatible products, such as the MatriX burner, which won the European Business Award for the Environment.

The MatriX radiant burner, winner of the European Business Award for the Environment, ensures extremely clean combustion.

The Viessmann plants have been awarded the 2009 German Sustainability Award in the category "Germany’s most sustainable production facility" for the Efficiency Plus sustainability project. The German Sustainability Award recognises companies that are exemplary in combining economic success with social responsibility and protection of the environment. 

A central heat recovery system was installed as one module of the Efficiency Plus project at the Allendorf site. This saved 10 GWh of gas and power, as well as in excess of  3000 tonnes CO2 emissions per annum, compared to the initial situation. For this part of the project, Viessmann was awarded the "Energy Efficiency Award" by the German Energy Agency (dena). 

Through a cooperation agreement with the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union Germany (NABU), we demonstrate our consistent commitment to preserving and protecting the environment.

More than 30 years experience of renewable energy systems 

Viessmann began to develop and manufacture powerful systems for the utilisation of renewables more than 30 years ago, and can therefore call on extensive experience. Heat pumps and solar thermal systems were our primary interest, followed by solid fuel boilers that utilise wood, the sustainable fuel.

The path to sustainable energy utilisation

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