Only from Hörmann Carbon Neutral garage, entrance, and internal doors as standard

The Hörmann Group have announced that due to their long-term commitment to sustainable manufacturing and green initiatives they are the first and only construction component manufacturer to offer CO₂ neutral garage doors, entrance doors and residential internal doors. As a fifth-generation family owned and run business, Hörmann have always taken their social and environmental responsibility seriously. The objective of successive generations of the family has been to hand over an ethically sound business that provides a green platform in sustainable manufacturing for future generations to come.

Placing themselves at the forefront of climate protection for many years, Hörmann have introduced sustainable strategies and manufacturing processes throughout its global operation. Working to a three-step climate protection strategy – CO₂ calculation, reduction and compensation, tangible results have now been achieved resulting in the Carbon Neutral status for their domestic doors being achieved.

Today the Group uses green electricity to cover 100% of the electricity requirements at all their European production sites. Together with intelligent and certified energy management systems, the saving and upcycling of packaging, the recycling of all reusable materials, and the use of recycled paper, more than 75000 tons of CO₂ are saved each year. In addition, any remaining emissions generated are offset by promoting renewable energy, forest protection and reforestation projects in cooperation with ClimatePartner.

Another major development for the Hörmann Group and a first for any garage door manufacturer, is the installation of a trial Hydrogen Power Plant at the company’s sectional door manufacturing plant in Ichtershausen, Germany. If successful, the trial will be upscaled and will lead to similar installations across other European plants.

Commenting on the announcement, Wolfgang Gorner Managing Director at Hörmann UK, “The Hörmann Group are, rightly so, concerned about the environmental impact of their operations throughout the world.  They continue to illustrate a clear willingness to take the issue seriously and continue to invest for long term gains. Every single operation within the Group plays their part by taking steps to ensure that we all continue to reduce our carbon footprint.  Here in the UK, we have made a large commitment to solar generated electricity right through to simple things like recycling bins in the offices, with the whole team being encouraged to be innovative in the way we operate and keep improving.

There is no doubt that customers are interested in CO₂  neutral products and as a company with a trusted brand our aim is to make a real difference by consistently supplying great products, whilst ensuring that our environmental footprint is light.”