Thermoplan AG : Sustainability at Thermoplan

Sustainability

People. Planet. Product.

The enjoyment of premium coffee and producing highest-quality fully-automatic coffee machines is a luxury. A privilege that may connect people, create special moments and, ultimately, create jobs. Thermoplan is doing its part to ensure that future generations will also be able to enjoy these same privileges. Building on three pillars, we are respectful towards each other, optimise and reduce resources where appropriate, and improve our products for the benefit of our customers and the environment with the help of latest technologies. This way, we learn a lesson every day to keep our footprint on earth as small as possible.

Sustainability report with product life cycle coffee machine

People

We are committed to the health and safety of our employees as well as fair relationships with our partners.

Central
Promoting employee health and safety as a top priority

Local
Focus on long-term regional supplier partnerships

Global
Commitment to partners on fair social and environmental conditions throughout the supply chain

Impact projects people

Sports offer promotes employees' health

For the past year, all employees have been able to attend a free weekly outdoor training session.

Mindful use of food in the cantine

Avoiding waste and saving money with clever food planning

Sustainable staff restaurant

Lunch@Thermoplan – regional & yummy

The pre-assembly team

Sustainability starts with our employees

Product

We are committed to the responsible use of resources and the circular economy.

Milk
Reduction of waste to a minimum

Coffee
Maximum efficiency in coffee extraction

Energy 
Continuous increase in energy efficiency across all machines

Materials
Enabling the circular economy through ecodesign

Consumables
Reduction in supply chain by 50% by 2030

Water
Reduction of machine wastewater consumption by 50% by 2030

Product Environmental Report

Impact projects products

Upcycling Coffee Sacks

Another Step Towards Sustainable Materials

New Life for Black&White3 machines

With the "Re-Use" project, we are bringing used Black&White3 machines back from the market to Weggis for thorough inspection.

Recycled packaging for spare parts

Thermoplan relies on recycled packaging materials

Planet

As a Swiss innovation company, we will achieve net zero emissions along the entire value chain (Scope 1-3) by 2050.

CO₂emissions
Reduction by 50% by 2030 (Scope 1-3) as an interim target

Electricity and heat
Production with 100% renewable energy since 2022

Logistics
Optimisation in terms of CO₂-free transports

Mobility
Focus on environmentally friendly transport for employees

Water
Reduction of operational usage by 50% by 2030

Waste
Maximise recycling

Science Based Target Initiative News

Impact projects planet

More sustainable future thanks to LED

Thermoplan to convert all lighting by the end of the year

Safe and sustainable - Shuttle packaging

Reusing packaging saves material – in the long term

Optimisation of supplier routes

Cleveres Supply Chain Management saves travelling and money - also thanks to new logistics company

Free e-charging stations for employees

In the Thermoplan underground parking garage, not only free parking spaces are now available, but also charging stations.

Shuttle warehouse roof as an energy supplier

Production energy thanks to photovoltaic system

Roadmap

1995

First modular coffee machine
The first modular coffee machine has been launched, allowing components to be replaced easily and quickly. Modularity promotes the long-term durability of our machines and makes service more efficient. Modularity is the basis for a sustainable circular economy.

2011

ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 certification
Thermoplan AG received its first ISO 14001/OHSAS 18001 certification, demonstrating its commitment to effective environmental management and safe working conditions.

2017

Thermoplan training fund
The establishment of the Thermoplan Training Fund supports our own employees in their development.

2018

Shuttle packs with suppliers
The introduction of shuttle packs with suppliers improved logistics and minimised packaging waste and the associated environmental impact.

2019

Photovoltaic system on warehouse building

PV system on the warehouse
The installation of a photovoltaic system on our shuttle warehouse enables us to cover approx. 10% of our energy requirements with solar energy.

2020

Black&White4 neo fully automatic coffee machine on a black table

Black&White neo launched with new heating technology without standby power
With the launch of the Black&White4 neo CT, we have implemented a heating technology without standby power, which significantly reduces energy consumption.

Foundation of the Technology Innovation Center. Technology research on energy-efficient solutions, among other things
With the establishment of the Technology & Innovation Centre, we have the opportunity to drive forward the development of energy-efficient solutions in order to significantly reduce the emissions of our products.

2021

Change from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001
We have moved from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to a safe and healthy working environment.

First Life Cycle Assessment and Product Life Cycle Assessment
We have completed our first operational and product life cycle assessment to evaluate and minimise the environmental impact of our activities and products.

2022

Conversion to an inbound supplier
Switching to an inbound forwarder for Swiss suppliers can reduce truck journeys and encourage a shift to rail.

CO2 fund on air travel
We have set up a CO2 fund on air travel to internally offset emissions caused by business travel.

25 e-charging stations for employees with free charging facilities
Through the CO2 fund, 25 charging stations were financed and are available for our employees to use free of charge. In this way, we promote new mobility solutions and reduce the footprint of our employees' mobility.

100% renewable energy
We are committed to using 100% renewable energy to reduce our impact on the environment. Our electricity comes from hydropower and our heat from the nearby wood chip plant.

Net zero targets with SBTI membership
We have joined the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI) and set ourselves the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 in order to make our contribution to climate protection.

Product Environmental Report
We have published our first Product Environmental Report, which transparently shows the climate impact of our products. To the report.

Code of conduct with our suppliers
We have developed a Code of Conduct to define our ethical standards and values with our suppliers.

2550 hours for the social day
We have started an initiative where all employees can dedicate one day of their working time to social projects. A total of 2550 hours were spent on this in 2022.

Pre-assembly team
With the establishment of the pre-assembly team, the needs of the employees can be addressed in the event of a change in workload and their participation in the work process can be ensured with targeted measures.

2023

Standby on the Black&White line
Our Black&White machines have been given a standby which switches the machine off after cleaning.

Internal sustainability report

Installation of LED throughout the production

2024

Expansion of the PV system on plant 2 and 3

Occupation of the new building unique according to LEED certification

2030

50% emission reduction based on the base year 2019

2050

Zero Emission

Sustainability news from Thermoplan

Upcycling Coffee Sacks

Another Step Towards Sustainable Materials

New Life for Black&White3 machines

With the "Re-Use" project, we are bringing used Black&White3 machines back from the market to Weggis for thorough inspection.

Sustainability Report 2023

Our Sustainability Report 2023 is here!

Recycled packaging for spare parts

Thermoplan relies on recycled packaging materials

Freshly brewed efficiency

Find out in the article what logistics processes have to do with our sustainability goals.