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.

Thermoplan Sustainability Report 2025

Sustainability Report 2025

People

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

Central
Promoting the health and safety of employees as a top priority

Local
Focus on long-term regional supplier partnerships

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

Thermoplan employees

Impact projects people

Black fully automatic coffee machine with sustainability icons

Product

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

Milk
Minimizing waste

Coffee
Maximum efficiency in coffee extraction

Energy
Continuously increasing the energy efficiency of all machines

Materials
Enabling the circular economy through eco-design

Consumables
Reduction in the supply chain by 50% by 2030

Water
Reduce waste water from machines by 50% by 2030

Impact projects products

Planet

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

CO2 Emissions
Validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (2022): −46% for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030 and −90% for Scopes 1 through 3 by 2050, in each case compared to 2019; net zero by 2050.In addition, we have committed to reducing Scope 1 through 3 emissions by 50% by 2030.

Electricity and Heat
Production powered by 100% renewable energy since 2022

Logistics
50% reduction in CO2-free transportation by 2050

Mobility
Promotion of carpooling and e-mobility through reserved parking spaces and discounted charging stations (20 rappen/kWh).

Water
Reduction in operational water consumption by 50% by 2030

Waste
Maximizing recycling

Thermoplan building with Planet

Impact projects planet

Roadmap

1995

First modular coffee machine.
The first modular coffee machine was launched on the market, allowing components to be replaced quickly and easily. Modularity promotes the longevity of our machines and makes servicing 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 the company's own employees in their development.

2018

Swing packs with suppliers.
The introduction of returnable containers with suppliers improved logistics and minimized packaging waste and the associated environmental impact.

2019
Photovoltaic system on warehouse building

PV system on the shuttle 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

Foundation of the Technology Innovation Center. Technology research into energy-efficient solutions, among other things
With the establishment of the Technology & Innovation Center, 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 switched 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 created our first operational and product life cycle assessment to evaluate and minimize the environmental impact of our activities and products.

2022
2022

Switch to an inbound supplier.

CO2 Fund for Air Travel.
We have established a CO2 fund for air travel to internally offset the emissions caused by business travel (cost of the airline ticket).

25 electric vehicle charging stations for employees with free charging.
The CO2 fund financed 25 charging stations, which are available to our employees at a reduced rate (20 rappen/kWh). In this way, we promote new mobility solutions and reduce the carbon footprint of our employees’ commutes.

100% renewable energy.
We are committed to using 100% renewable energy to reduce our environmental impact. 65% of our electricity comes from hydropower, and our heat comes from the nearby wood chip plant.

Net-Zero Target with SBTi Validation
We have joined the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 to contribute to climate protection. Specifically, this means a 46% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and a 90% reduction in Scope 1 through 3 emissions by 2050, in each case compared to 2019, with net-zero emissions by 2050. In addition, we have committed to reducing Scope 1 through 3 emissions by 50% by 2030.

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

Code of Conduct with Our Suppliers.
We have introduced a Code of Conduct to define our ethical standards and values with our suppliers.

2,550 hours for Social Day.
We have launched an initiative that allows all employees to dedicate one day of their work time to social projects. A total of 2,550 hours were spent on this in 2022.

Pre-assembly team.
With the establishment of the pre-assembly team, we can address employees’ needs when workloads fluctuate and ensure their participation in the work process through targeted measures.

2023

Standby on the Black&White line.
Our Black&White appliances have been given a standby function that switches the machine off after cleaning.

Sustainability report in accordance with the GRI Standards.

Installation of LED throughout production.

2024

Expansion of the PV system on plants 2 and 3.

Occupation of the new building unique according to LEED certification.

2030

50% reduction in Scope 1–3 emissions by 2030, including a 46% reduction in Scope 1–2 emissions (SBTi-validated), in each case compared to the 2019 baseline

2050

Net-zero target achieved in accordance with SBTi guidelines

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