Our journey towards a more sustainable future
As one of Germany's leading service companies, we recognise the impact our activities have on the environment. We take responsibility and set ourselves ambitious goals: for us, sustainability is not a passing trend, but a long-term commitment.
By strengthening our sustainability efforts, we want to help make our planet a place where current and future generations can thrive. We can only meet the challenges ahead by working together. With more than 50,000 people across the WISAG Group, we know that every step towards a more sustainable future counts.
Sustainability has many facets
Our sustainability strategy takes a holistic approach, giving equal consideration to environmental limits, social justice and economic stability.
We are making our services more resource-efficient, taking steps to avoid and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and fostering a respectful and supportive culture. WISAG set a target of operating with net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. Under that plan, emissions that could not be avoided or reduced would be offset through certified climate protection projects.
Sustainability Report 2024
Wind turbines
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The amount of green electricity our three wind turbines in Wiebelsheim and Wörrstadt generate each year.
Solar installation
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The total capacity of the solar installation at our Frankfurt-Zeilsheim branch.
Charging points
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The number of charging points installed at our branches in Germany.
Driving the energy transition
We are phasing out fossil fuels and expanding the use of renewable energy. Our goal is to achieve maximum electricity self-sufficiency. Moving away from fossil fuels is essential to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and limiting the effects of the climate crisis. We are therefore expanding our use of renewable energy, with the goal of generating enough electricity to meet as much of our own demand as possible.
We set a target of meeting 100% of the electricity demand at our own sites with green electricity generated by us in 2024. To do this, we are combining solar and wind power.
Generating our own solar power
Installing solar panels on our properties in Germany is another step towards a more sustainable future. At our Frankfurt-Zeilsheim site, 200 solar panels cover around 550 m² of roof space and have a combined capacity of 82 kilowatt-peak (kWp). They can generate around 75,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green electricity each year - equivalent to the branch's current electricity demand.
Electrifying our vehicle fleet
We introduced our first electric cars ten years ago. Our aim is to make our entire fleet electric by 2030, except for specialist vehicles for which no suitable alternatives are available. Since March 2023, employees in our top two management levels have used electric vehicles. Vehicles for the next management levels have either already been replaced or are on order. At the same time, we are continuing to expand charging infrastructure at our branches in Germany.
Making our services more sustainable
The property sector has considerable potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and resource use. That is why we are making our services across Facility, Industry and Aviation more sustainable. Our work ranges from improving the energy efficiency of buildings and using environmentally friendly cleaning products to reducing food waste. In aviation, our Ready for Green initiative includes switching to electric ground-handling equipment to help cut emissions from aircraft handling. For our customers, we are more than a service provider. Drawing on our extensive experience, we also act as an adviser and a source of practical solutions.
Taking social responsibility
Around 50,000 people across the WISAG Group are at the heart of our family-owned company. Their knowledge and individual skills help us make the impossible possible for our customers, every day and around the clock. We support them with an attractive working environment, career prospects and opportunities for further training. We also want to give back to society by supporting a range of social projects. In February 2022, WISAG rented a hotel for a year to accommodate Ukrainian women and children fleeing Russia's invasion. Working with the German Red Cross (DRK) in Frankfurt, and supported by our employees, volunteers and generous donors, we were able to provide the refugees with a safe place to stay for twelve months.
Our KiWIS Foundation
Since 2015, the KiWIS Foundation – WISAG's initiative to support children – has worked to improve educational opportunities for children and young people. Its activities include supporting nurseries, providing tutoring and learning holidays, and organising excursions. We believe a good education lays the foundation for a successful future. Find out more about the KiWIS Foundation and its programmes.
Responsible corporate governance
As a service company with strong values, we want to be a responsible, forward-looking partner for our customers. We are committed to respecting human rights within our sphere of influence and to ensuring that our business activities do not infringe them. This includes complying with Germany's Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz, LkSG) and establishing a whistleblowing system under the German Whistleblower Protection Act.
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