This is a strong signal for the future: Rittal was not only successfully assessed by EcoVadis, but it was also awarded the gold medal for its sustainability, putting the company among the top 5 per cent worldwide.
Taking responsibility for the environment and the society we live in, as well as for fair supply chains, sustainable business practices and transparency: Rittal has firmly anchored this principle of action, and not just in its company principles. It is a key concern of the globally operating family-run business. Having recently been awarded the title “Factory of the Year 2025” for one of the world’s most modern manufacturing facilities for its efficient, end-to-end digitalised production, it now also ranks among the top 5 per cent worldwide in terms of sustainability.
Consistently sustainable
This has now been certified with the EcoVadis Gold Medal, an assessment based on international sustainability standards such as the ten principles of the UN Global Compact, the conventions of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standard, and the ISO 26000 standard. It is proof of internationally consistent sustainability management and supply chain transparency. Ecovadis evaluates companies in four key areas: environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Rittal reported significant gains across every category, totalling 18 percentage points.
Decisive improvements
These reasons led to the high ranking: For one thing, Rittal optimised its international emissions management, including the calculation of CO₂ data. Numerous projects have been implemented to increase energy efficiency, including a significant reduction in paint shop temperatures. In 2024 alone, this led to savings of several million kilowatt-hours of energy. Moreover, Rittal has introduced Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) for many of its products. Customers can now view the emission values directly online. The products themselves have also become more energy-efficient: Blue e+ cooling units cut energy consumption by up to 75 per cent and save around one tonne of CO₂ per device annually, as much as one beech tree can absorb in 80 year.
Responsibility goes without saying
The products themselves have also become more energy-efficient: Blue e+ cooling units cut energy consumption by up to 75 per cent and save around one tonne of CO₂ per device annually, as much as one beech tree can absorb in 80 year. ISO 27001 certification underscores the high standards for information security. And what’s more, sustainability doesn’t stop at the factory gates. The company also ensures that its supply chain partners comply with the high standards.
“As a family-run business and global player, we aim to act responsibly in the interests of the people and to safeguard our livelihoods for future generations – in everything we do,” emphasises Philipp Guth, Rittal’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO): “We operate in global markets and supply chains with this attitude, ensuring that we are 100% reliable as a supplier for our customers.”