Sustainability

This means that sustainability is not just a challenge or a risk for PALFINGER. In fact, responsible, sustainable business is an opportunity and a value driver, and opens doors to new business segments, growth, and greater differentiation. The most important basis for defining the sustainability strategy is the analysis of the value chain and the material topics identified in the materiality analysis with regard to their influence on people, the environment, and the economy.

PALFINGER's Sustainability Mission Statement, which was reformulated in 2021, states:

Driving Positive Impact.

Responsibility for people, planet and profit is a major part of the way we work.

We continue to break new ground of business opportunities with positive impact together with our customers, partners, and investors.

Our employees are the backbone and driving force to transform and overcome future challenges.

Proactively contributing to minimize and manage the impact of climate change hand in hand will guarantee lasting success.

Because we care!

The eleven relevant aspects of the stakeholder analysis were assigned to six key topic areas, with two each falling into the areas of environment, social affairs, and governance. The six strategic topic areas are described here.

For the living planet we all depend on.

LESS EMISSIONS FOR POSITIVE IMPACT
As part of the global movement in industry, we make lower CO2 emissions one of our priorities. That's why our operations are increasingly powered by renewable energy and characterized by efficient material use - to deliver positive impact.

POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE VALUE CHAIN
To effect change in our value chain, we are engineering our entire range of product solutions to reduce emissions and enable low-carbon innovation. We’re also working to become an integrated solutions provider for partners across the network.

For all the people we touch.

SAFE & HEALTHY ON EVERY LEVEL
Safety in our operations, a healthy work culture as well as safety of our products are critical priorities. The well-being of our employees and customers are crucial to our success. 

A QUALIFIED & DIVERSE WORKFORCE
To innovate in a global economy, we need to attract and retain the best people – in our leadership and throughout the organization. This includes continuous training and personal development. At PALFINGER, we see diversity as a source of excellence and strength – and of business success.

For a future-oriented way of doing business.

COMMITTED TO OUR VALUES
To change our direction towards the sustainable, we must go beyond the baseline and strive for the highest human, ethical, and legal standards.

FOCUS ON GOVERNANCE AND TRANSPARENCY
For the change to last, we must evolve our business to meet the demands of a sustainable economy. This calls for the highest standards of governance and transparency for a better way of doing business.