Sustainability
Sheet metal: a material with a bright future
We only have one planet. And we only have one opportunity to get it right. This is why we are committed to advancing sustainability within our own company, for our customers, and for our entire industry.
Our corporate strategy entails striving for sustainable value creation that brings ecology and economy into alignment. This way we can make a significant contribution towards a brighter future and ensure that there will continue to be demand for sheet metal as a material in the decades to come.
In 2022, we published our first Sustainability Report.
The sun: employee of the year
At our headquarters in Niederönz (Switzerland) we have opted for renewable energy: The new photovoltaic system on the roof of Production Hall 1 supplies Bystronic with energy for the manufacturing of laser cutting machines and the charging of electric vehicles.
Solar electricity to power production and electric vehicles
Together with Helion, a sustainable energy specialist from Solothurn (Switzerland) we have installed a photovoltaic (PV) system on Production Hall 1 so that we can generate our own green power. The system enables us to produce more than half a million kilowatt hours of electricity a year – enough to cover more than 10% of our consumption in Niederönz.
The solar panels power both our laser machine production and our fleet of electric vehicles. In addition, they are connected to 15 charging stations for private e-vehicles and to power outlets for the e-bikes of our staff.
Circular economy: an opportunity for the sheet metal industry
The circular economy holds enormous potential for a wide range of industries. What are the prospects for the sheet metal processing industry? And how can Bystronic help its customers to become more sustainable? We talked about this at the first Backstage Lab.
Bystronic is committed to pioneering sustainable development in the sheet metal industry. One of the main things we can contribute to achieve this is our innovation expertise. That is why we launched the Backstage Lab series of events to address the topic in collaboration with our customers and partners.
The very first Backstage Lab was all about jointly launching the topic. Find more information about the circular economy and the Backstage Lab here: Whitepaper and Video.
Closing the cycle requires teamwork
We cannot implement the circular economy all by ourselves. The Backstage Lab illustrated how important it is to work together throughout the value chain. Collaboration is key.
The Backstage Lab also revealed possible first steps on the road to a green future. Johannes Brennig, who is in charge of product ecology and certification at our customer König + Neurath in Germany, says:
“The circular economy is becoming increasingly important for our customers. They have recognized that the circular economy is the answer to the ecological issues of our time. Our product design is guided by the environmental standards that are already in place. We integrate them into our day-to-day work and also obtain our certifications in accordance with them.”