REGION REPORT | GERMANY
Siemens Furth manufacturing facility has been honored by WEF as a ‘Sustainability Lighthouse’..
manufacturing facility in Fürth, Germany, which has been honored by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a ‘Sustainability Lighthouse’, a distinction given to 21 factories worldwide. This recognition highlights the plant’s
approach to sustainable manufacturing, combining technological innovation with significant reductions in energy use, emissions, and waste. The WEF’s Sustainability Lighthouse
network showcases organizations making major strides in energy efficiency, decarbonization, and circularity. For Siemens, the award underscores the company’s commitment to proving that sustainability and productivity can go hand in hand. At the Fürth location, the team has achieved a 64% reduction in energy consumption per unit of output, while increasing production by 145%. Greenhouse gas emissions have also dropped by 72% per unit of output since 2019. “This award recognizes the
extraordinary efforts of our team in Fürth. By implementing our smart energy systems, we’ve demonstrated that you can significantly boost productivity while cutting emissions and energy use. Our work benefits not only our own operations but also offers sustainable solutions to our customers,” said Cedrik Neike, a member of Siemens’ Managing Board and CEO of Digital Industries. The Fürth site, which has been
part of Siemens since 1954, employs approximately 1,700 people and produces industrial-automation products, including Simatic HMI panels used in manufacturing plants worldwide. It is a vital part of Siemens’ strategy to lead in sustainable manufacturing. The site is aiming for net- zero emissions by 2026—four years ahead of the company’s broader goal.
Key to the plant’s sustainability efforts is
an energy system that integrates Siemens’ own technologies. This system, which includes tools like the Simatic Energy Manager Pro and Siemens Navigator, collects real-time energy data from over 350 power meters throughout the facility. This allows the team to identify areas for improvement, resulting in substantial energy savings. For example, the lighting system alone saves 952 megawatt-hours of energy annually—enough to power around 2,000 households. But it’s not just about energy. Siemens
has focused on reducing waste and improving the longevity of its products. An on-site repair center helps extend
the life of select products, with the goal of growing this service from 310 products today to 2,000 by 2026. These efforts help prevent emissions associated with
manufacturing new products and reduce waste from product disposal. The plant is also taking steps to become
more energy independent. In late 2023, Siemens installed a large 3,300-square- meter photovoltaic system on the roof of the parking garage, significantly boosting the facility’s solar power capacity. The site now produces its own nitrogen, used for manufacturing processes like welding, and is exploring ways to use waste heat from industrial processes to help heat the building. Siemens’ broader sustainability
initiatives are also making an impact. Since 2019, the company has reduced through investments in energy-efficient technologies and processes. With over 90% of Siemens’ products and services supporting customers in achieving their
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