Sustainability and environmental protection are integral parts of Andritz’s corporate policy. The principles are reflected in the daily work of Andritz employees as well as in the management principles and systems.  

Andritz is committed to sustainable development – meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to fulfill their goals. There are three fundamental pillars for sustainable development: economic growth, ecological balance, and social progress. Only businesses living up to their economic, environmental and social responsibilities can be sustainable.

Sustainability is an important strategic success factor. By offering customers state-of-the-art technologies and efficient solutions which minimize waste and environmental pollution, Andritz contributes to environmental protection and the conservation of natural resources. Sustainable thinking is, therefore, an important element in Andritz’s R&D programs.

The company’s actions regarding sustainability were recognized by the inclusion of Andritz in the VOENIX sustainability index.  

This index, created by the Austrian VBV-Pensionskassen AG, names the companies listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange that are leaders in social and ecological sustainability.

Andritz helps to achieve ecological balance and economic growth through the following:

	Collaborating with customers and research institutions to better understand the requirements for sustainability and aligning Andritz’s business processes with these requirements.
	Developing products that reduce or eliminate waste from manufacturing processes.
	Developing products which move from costly end-of-pipe solutions to approaches that prevent pollution in the first place.
	Operating its business in a socially responsible manner.
	Giving preference to suppliers that share these commitments to economic, environmental and social stewardship.