Production with high resource efficiency
Continuous improvement of the Group’s overall environmental footprint is a declared corporate objective. The framework for this is created by the ISO 14001:2004-certified environmental management system, which reflects all relevant processes in a uniform system of key metrics.

In the production of fire fighting equipment, safety, cost effectiveness and above all resource efficiency take top priority. Environmental criteria are taken into consideration in all key decision-making processes, although the environmental impact from the production processes is generally only limited, as these consist largely of assembly operations. The processes used are the classic ones of mechanical engineering and custom vehicle manufacturing, and of metalworking and plastics processing.

Resource conservation, energy efficiency and comprehensive environmental management are all deeply ingrained in the corporate culture. The company regularly invests in environmental protection measures. These endeavors to unite environmental and economic efficiency are not an end in themselves, but help the Group put itself on a sustainable long-term business footing.

Employees saving energy
Rosenbauer has launched an in-house program at its Austrian facilities that draws attention to a number of practical energy-saving ideas for production and office workplaces. It also offers tips on how to use less energy for getting to and from work, and on general waste avoidance.

Another measure intended to lead to a change in both attitudes and behavior is the fuel-saver courses given to all company-car users and to employees who drive long distances in the course of their work. In addition, E-bike charging stations have been set up at the Leonding site, and private purchases of E-bikes are encouraged by cash grants.

To make it easier for staff to car-pool to work, a platform has been set up in the company’s intranet where employees can offer or look for rides.