That is what matters to us. Not just managing sustainability, but managing sustainably – consistently, holistically and with a view to the future.

The following content from our latest sustainability report documents how we implement this approach in all areas of our value creation: from circular economy and energy and resource efficiency to social responsibility in our region. Our goal is clear: to act in an ecologically safe and socially just manner – today and for a future worth living. Of course, we are not yet where we want to be, but it is a steady journey.

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The United Nations 2030 Agenda, to which all 193 member states committed in 2015, offers a blueprint for peace and prosperity and the survival of our planet Earth.

We want to join this with great ambition. We have chosen specific goals because we are convinced that we can make a contribution here, albeit on a small scale, to a "better world".

Our defined goals 3,4,8,12,13, 15 and 17 combine economic, social and ecological aspects and represent a common basis for a sustainable future. Within the scope of our possibilities, we are doing everything we can to get a good deal closer to these goals.

OUR DRIVING FORCE: PROFIT FOR PEOPLE & PLANET

As a company, it is essential for us to be economically successful. Only then can we fulfil our ecological and social responsibilities. However, in our opinion, the decisive factor here is that economic success (profit) should not come at any price. And above all, it should not come at the expense of our environment (planet) and others (people – representing all living beings).

What do we mean by this?

For us as a manufacturing company, circular economy means thinking and acting holistically in cycles. Our products have always been designed for durability and resource efficiency.

But circular economy goes further:

it means considering, right from the design and construction stage, how materials can be reused after their initial phase of use – e.g. through reuse, repair, remanufacturing or recycling. Above all, it means asking from the outset: What can we leave out or reduce? (Refuse, Reduce).

For us, circular economy also means developing new business models to offer even more resource-efficient, environmentally friendly products and services – and thus better support our customers in their decarbonisation strategies.

For example, since 2024, we have been further developing our Hook-Up Team with its many years of expertise in ESBS production in the field of clean room and ventilation construction, as well as our competence in the field of decontamination in very specific environments, as part of our own product area ‘Retrofit I Refurbish & Recycling’.

This means that we not only deal with the machines and systems we produce ourselves, but also look beyond our own horizons and take care of the machine and system inventories of other companies in order to return them to the production process as efficiently and comprehensively as possible or to recycle them in the best possible way.

Circular economy can only work together

No one can achieve a circular economy alone. It requires cooperation and co-creation – across industries and sectors. That is why we are specifically looking for like-minded partners and customers to break new ground together and realise projects with a high profile.

Circular economy requires the joint efforts of many stakeholders. It requires rethinking and reimagining. And it requires the courage to break new ground.

Our workforce at a glance

The Ortner team comes from many parts of the world and is as diverse as the challenges we face. This means we bring a wide range of perspectives, experiences and skills to the table – making Ortner sustainable, resilient and innovative.

To be precise, in 2024 we employed just under:

• 200 INDIVIDUALS across 5 GENERATIONS from
• 19 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES and
• 4 DIFFERENT CONTINENTS.

We trained 6 APPRENTICES in the following 4 APPRENTICESHIP PROFESSIONS:

• Operations logistics clerk
• Office clerk
• Electrical engineering
• Metal electronics

• Europe dominates with 63% of nationalities – a sign of regional roots
• Asia, South America and Africa are also represented – a strong signal of intercultural openness and global connectivity
• In total: 19 nationalities from 4 continents – that is diversity in action
• Our workforce is as international as our markets – with personalities from 5 generations and 19 countries
• The average age of team leaders is below the Austrian average (43.2 years, Statistics Austria 2024) – a sign of future viability and development potential
• At 40%, the proportion of women in management is above the industry average (approx. 25% on average, source: WKO 2024).
• 50% women on the advisory board – a strong signal for strategic equality

Responsibility in the supply chain

We are committed to partnership-based but increasingly rigorous supply chain management. Our Code of Conduct for Suppliers, standardised self-assessment questionnaires and a multi-stage audit process are designed to ensure that environmental and social standards are upheld throughout the entire chain. The ongoing development of a systematic supplier evaluation system further strengthens this approach. Nevertheless, as an SME, we sometimes deal with suppliers who can only provide limited ESG data. This is a balancing act that will keep us busy in the coming years.

At Ortner, social responsibility is more than just a concept – it is a central part of our corporate culture. We have long been committed to helping disadvantaged children, young people and adults through various initiatives. Since 2015, we have been focusing on projects that promote education, social participation and better coexistence.

A few examples: