We have only this one Earth—and many opportunities to use energy and resources more consciously. That is why WAREMA is constantly working to improve our use of energy and resources. This includes energy efficiency measures, the expansion of renewable energy, and approaches for more efficient use of materials and the reuse or recycling of suitable waste materials.
True to our motto, “Reduce rather than offset,” we invest in projects that contribute to energy efficiency and renewable energy, and we explore ways to make greater use of recycled materials and materials with lower product-related greenhouse gas emissions. In doing so, we focus on emissions from our own business operations as well as those from our products—and thus the activities of our suppliers.
Of course, there isn’t yet a perfect solution for every issue. This makes it all the more important for us to take concrete steps and continuously refine our approaches.
Our products are manufactured in Germany and Europe.
We develop and produce them here, offering custom-made and client-specific solutions.
We’re also committed to sustainability when it comes to materials: Together with our suppliers, we’re working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from purchased materials. We place a special focus on aluminum and on gradually increasing the proportion of recycled material.
For us, this also means ensuring that our products can be used for as long as possible. Through a range of services—from modernization consulting to repairs, upgrades, and the replacement of awning fabrics—WAREMA helps keep existing sun protection systems in use for longer.
For us, responsibility does not end at our own factory gates. That is why WAREMA conducts regular and ad hoc risk analyses throughout the supply chain. When risks are identified, we respond on a case-by-case basis with measures such as questionnaires, training sessions, or audits.
We have a clear goal in mind: By 2030, we aim to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% compared to the base year of 2021.
To achieve this, we are taking action on several fronts: We are investing in energy-efficient production facilities, modernizing our building infrastructure, and expanding our use of renewable energy. Through our energy management system certified to DIN EN ISO 50001:2018, we analyze relevant production methods and processes and develop measures based on these findings.
The issue of energy efficiency is particularly relevant to our building infrastructure: For example, as part of a renovation project in 2021, all light bulbs were replaced with energy-efficient LED bulbs.
We also harness the power of the sun at our own locations. In 2023 and 2024, a total of five new photovoltaic systems were planned.
In 2025, WAREMA generated approximately 2.6 GWh of solar power for its own use. This allowed us to cover about 16% of our own electricity needs.
At the Dillberg site in Marktheidenfeld, a wood chip heating system is in use, primarily to heat office buildings and other facilities. Since its expansion in 2023, the system has been able to convert approximately 380 metric tons of waste wood from disposable wooden pallets into energy each year.
According to the underlying calculation, the amount of energy provided is equivalent to approximately 115,000 liters of heating oil per year.
Even used wooden pallets can still serve a purpose: At our wood chip heating plant in Dillberg, Marktheidenfeld, they are used as fuel for heating. Since the plant was expanded in 2023, approximately 380 metric tons of waste wood can be converted into energy there each year. According to the underlying calculation, the amount of energy provided by this process is equivalent to approximately 115,000 liters of heating oil per year.
Sometimes you have to think in a circular way to make progress. This also applies to materials and waste. That’s why we at WAREMA look for ways to avoid production waste or to reuse and recycle suitable waste materials.
We are working to use aluminum, plastic granules, and other production materials more efficiently. When it comes to waste, we follow the “Reduce – Reuse – Recycle” principle.
A large portion of our waste is already sorted by type and recycled. At the same time, we are working to further reduce mixed waste and make suitable waste materials usable for other applications.
The majority of our waste is already sorted by type, recycled, or—ideally—avoided from the outset. In 2025, we generated 655 metric tons of mixed, non-hazardous waste and 1,395 metric tons of sorted recyclable waste.
Even small changes can improve processes: We use balers to compact cardboard waste directly at our sites. This reduces waste volume and transportation volume. According to the underlying calculation, this reduces the associated transportation-related CO₂e emissions by approximately 90% compared to the previous method.
Sun protection can enhance living comfort and—depending on the product, installation conditions, control system, and usage—affect solar heat gain and a building’s energy demand.
To learn how this works and what role energy, materials, service life, and maintenance play, visit our topic page, which features specific data and supporting evidence.
What is a corporate carbon footprint?
The corporate carbon footprint measures a company’s greenhouse gas emissions within defined accounting boundaries. WAREMA accounts for these emissions in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol), distinguishing between Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3.
Our goal by 2030: Compared to the base year 2021, we aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 42% for Scope 1 and 2 and by 25% for Scope 3. In 2024, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) confirmed that the reduction target for Scope 1 and 2 is consistent with a 1.5°C pathway.
Where do we stand today?
In 2025, reported emissions totaled 16,048 metric tons of CO₂e for Scope 1 and 2 and 148,084 metric tons of CO₂e for Scope 3. Compared to 2021, this represents a reduction of 13% for Scope 1 and 2 and 39% for Scope 3.
WAREMA works with science-based climate targets. In May 2024, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated that WAREMA’s targets for reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions are consistent with a 1.5°C pathway.
What is the Science Based Targets initiative?
The SBTi provides a science-based framework for evaluating corporate climate targets in light of the Paris Agreement.
The materials used affect the product’s carbon footprint across several life cycle stages—from procurement and processing through use to disposal. That is why, as we continue to develop our products, we consider, among other things, the raw materials used and their documented environmental performance metrics. This allows us to specifically identify where materials with lower product-related greenhouse gas emissions can be used.
Certified management systems help WAREMA manage defined quality, labor, and environmental protection requirements and continuously improve the underlying processes.
You can find out which standards and certifications we use on our overview page.
Our 2030 Sustainability Strategy provides the framework for specific goals and actions. It encompasses four areas of focus with a total of eleven core topics and measurable goals.
In the 2025 Sustainability Report, we outline the topics we are addressing, the actions we are implementing, and where we currently stand.
BRICHBAGs are manufactured by MANOMAMA in Augsburg. As part of the collaboration with BRICHBAG, textile scraps left over from cutting our awning fabrics are repurposed into bags and backpacks. This allows suitable scrap materials to be used for new products. With the purchase of a BRICHBAG, you support the production of a backpack for people experiencing homelessness, which is filled with useful items for everyday life on the street. In this way, BRICHBAG combines the reuse of leftover materials with support for a social project.