BEYOND CLEANING
Sustainable development aspects strongly shape Kärcher’s activities. Our measures are aligned with our overarching strategic priorities: reducing our footprint, driving circularity and increasing transparency. Beyond Cleaning represents Kärcher's commitment to providing more than just cleaning solutions.
Goals & Progress
Sustainability Goals 2030
A responsible use of natural resources, the reduction of our footprint, and social responsibility form the basis of our actions. In accordance with our sustainability goals 2030, we have implemented meaningful measures to systematically make our company more efficient and resource-conserving and to fulfil our role as a social stakeholder.
Facts and Figures
Where there are targets, successes must be measurable. That also applies to our sustainability goals, as it is not enough for a company only to make a promise. Since 2014, we have been recording the implementation of our sustainability targets consistently, uniformly and completely digitally at all production and logistics sites worldwide. The sustainability report contains Kärcher’s key figures, targets and activities.
Climate & Environment
Through our Beyond Cleaning Initiatives for Climate & Environment, we translate our commitment into concrete action across both our products and corporate operations.
Plastics
We already use recycled plastic in over 70 products and 180 cleaning products. This means that we have increased our use of recycled plastic by 41 per cent compared with the previous year. With our 2030 Sustainability Strategy, we are consistently following this path.
Society & Workplace
Our Beyond Cleaning Initiatives for Society & Workplace extend our responsibility beyond technical innovation to the people who shape our success and the communities we serve. We are dedicated to building a fair, safe, and inclusive workplace that prioritises employee well-being, diversity, and continuous learning. At the same time, we actively engage in societal initiatives, heritage restoration, and local cleanup projects to preserve values.
Corporate Citizenship
Taking responsibility is deeply rooted in our corporate culture. We help through rapid disaster relief, targeted corporate giving, and long-term partnerships exclusively with non-profit organizations. Globally, we focus on three core areas: Cleaning & Hygiene, Environment & Resources, and Family & Social Issues. Through these activities, we contribute to long-term value preservation. This commitment is driven by our employees, who actively contribute to society through corporate volunteering.
Cultural Sponsorship
For more than 45 years, we have been committed to the preservation of historical monuments and buildings free of charge as a cleaning specialist. To date, Kärcher has demonstrated its experience and expertise in more than 300 cleaning projects worldwide.
Culture & Insights
Behind every innovation and every cleaning solution are people who are truly passionate about what they do. At Kärcher, you can expect a working environment defined by mutual respect, openness, and a strong sense of community. We value diversity, foster individual career paths, and create a culture where performance and quality of life go hand in hand.
Certifications
FSC™-certification for packaging and filters
Here at Kärcher, we have decided to switch to FSC-certified materials for our wood-based packaging and products wherever possible. Accordingly, Kärcher has held FSC multi-site certification (FSC™ C198871) since 26 April 2024.
DISCOVER MORECertified factories around the world
Thanks to our integrated management system for quality, environmental protection and energy efficiency, we can ensure that we are continuously improving our processes and therefore also our performance. In 2024, several Kärcher sites were certified simultaneously as part of a matrix certification.
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