Our Drive
Since it was founded in 1966, ift Rosenheim has been concerned with the holistic approach to building components and designs. That is why we act according to the motto that high quality always goes hand in hand with good usability and sustainability. In doing so, we ensure that people and nature are protected from accidents and risks.
With our tests, certifications and other services, we promote the sustainable development of the construction industry in Germany, Europe and in cooperation with our partners worldwide. By participating in standardization committees, we contribute to the revision of normative sustainability and safety standards and thus improve living spaces. As a neutral body, we support our clients with our technical competence and thus ensure increased safety, comfort and sustainability of their construction products.
With the ift sustainability concept, we are now launching the systematic recording, planning and transformation of sustainability measures at ift Rosenheim in order to further advance these efforts.
"In the construction industry, we are helping to shape how people will live and work in the future. By anchoring sustainability goals in our corporate culture, ift Rosenheim actively contributes to environmental protection and social justice."Dr. Jochen Peichl, Chairman of Management Board
SDGs: Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable action is not only concerned with climate protection, but also encompasses the three pillars of ecology, economy and social responsibility. The United Nations (UN ) has developed 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for this comprehensive approach in order to promote peace and prosperity as well as protect our planet.
The 17 goals therefore cover a very broad range of topics, which is why it is necessary to prioritize them on a company-specific basis. ift Rosenheim approach was based on the working materials of the Bavarian Environmental and Climate Pact. In several workshops, as well as an employee survey, five relevant goals were identified for which ift Rosenheim sees its greatest potential for influence. These five goals will be given greater focus without losing sight of the other goals.
The following goals were prioritized (in descending order according to the identified potential for influence):
- Goal 12: Sustainable Consumption and Production - Definition
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure - Definition
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy - Definition
- Goal 17: Partnerships to Achieve the Goals - Definition
- Goal 4: Quality Education - Definition
Below we show the sub-goals specified at ift Rosenheim for the prioritized SDGs as well as a selection of topical measures that we are currently processing in order to achieve these goals.
ift internally formulated sub-goals:
12.1 Improvement of internal waste management in the office area as well as in testing
12.2 Optimization of internal processes in favour of sustainable development and a nature-friendly way of life
12.3 Promoting the dissemination and practicability of sustainability reporting in entrepreneurs
12.4 Increasing transparency with regard to the sustainability of construction products
Concrete measures:
- Structure of an EPD program as well as other services for sustainability certifications of construction products (since 2011)
- Introduction of the label climate.safe.building (2023)
- Sustainability reporting according to the German Sustainability Code (DNK, first report from 2025 covering the year 2024)
ift internally formulated sub-goals:
7.1 Use and/or promote the expansion of the use of renewable energies within the entrepreneur
7.2 Increasing energy efficiency through internal modernization
7.3 Continuous reduction of energy-relatedCO2 emissions in the company
Concrete measures:
- Energy audit according to DIN EN 16247-1 (2022, accompanied, among other things, by a comprehensive replacement of light sources with LED alternatives)
- Continuous calculation of the annual corporate carbon footprint (CCF, since 2023)
ift internally formulated sub-goals:
9.1 Modernization and sustainable transformation of (own) infrastructure, including increased use of clean and environmentally friendly technologies and processes
9.2 Expanding the technological performance and resilience of products in the industry sectors window, door and facade engineering, as well as others
Concrete measures:
- ift Research projects since 1973:
Started with the partial processing of the project "Reduction of energy consumption in homes" in 1973.
Since then, continuous processing of various projects on topical issues from the Business Sector (in 2022: four completed, six ongoing).
- Support for sustainability-related research topics, bachelor's and master's theses (topical topic being developed for the 2023 summer semester)
ift internally formulated sub-goals:
17.1 Expand partnerships for sustainable development as a platform for the substitution of expertise and technologies
17.2 Establish partnerships for the structure of fundraising strategies and the exchange of financial resources for the benefit of sustainability projects
Concrete measures:
- Active standardization work since the 1980s: 30 ift representatives in over 100 national/international standardization committees and bodies (including 9 times as chair) (as of 2022)
- Participation in the Stellwerk im:puls Forum on the topic of sustainability (since 2022)
- Member of the Eco-Platform as a recognized EPD program holder (since 2023)
ift internally formulated sub-goals:
4.1 Support equal accessibility to affordable and high-quality technical and professional education for all people
4.2 Promoting the dissemination of the knowledge and qualifications needed to promote sustainable development and a nature-friendly way of life for a future in harmony with economic, ecological and social concerns
Concrete measures:
- Educational programs via the ift Academy (structure and expansion since the 1970s)
- Expansion of the ift Academy's program to include sustainability topics (from 2025)
- Free access to ift specialist information and publications
- Free admission to the Rosenheim Window and Facade Conference for students and student groups
- Free supervision of Master's and Bachelor's theses, as well as acceptance of teaching assignments
- Internal employee magazine with a fixed sustainability section in each edition (since 2023)
News about the ift-Sustainability Concept
Green roofs on new laboratory halls
All new sites built since 2016 are equipped with green roofs. These provide a habitat for plants as well as animals and thus promote biodiversity on site. They also serve as an intumescent layer and thus reduce energy consumption in the laboratory halls.
Energy audit at ift locations
As part of an energy audit according to DIN EN 16247-1, the energy consumption of the ift Rosenheim sites at Theodor-Gietl-Str. 7-9 and Am Oberfeld 14 and 21 was recorded. Based on calculations and on-site inspections, measures to improve energy efficiency were identified, assessed and illustrated in a report. Items with particularly high savings potential were thus identified and consumption could be reduced in future.
Corporate fitness + sustainable mobility
With JobRad and EGYM Wellpass, ift Rosenheim offers its employees two programs that promote fitness and sustainable mobility. Interested ift employees receive discounts on the purchase of a new bicycle (JobRad) and for access to participating fitness facilities in Germany and Austria (EGYM Wellpass).
Insect hotels at the main site
Insect hotels provide important shelters and nesting places for numerous insect species that are necessary for pollinating plants, for example. In this way, they promote biodiversity and contribute to environmental protection. There are several of these "hotels" scattered around the main ift Rosenheim site where insects can nest.
Rosenheim Window and Facade Conference
The 50th anniversary of where the industry meets was celebrated in 2023. With the motto "climate.safe.building", the event program focused on measures to combat climate change and its consequences.
We have also set ourselves the task of making the Rosenheim Window and Facade Conference more sustainable, regional and climate-conscious, piece by piece - for example with food from the region, less pressure, discounted train tickets for travel and more.
ift Rosenheim at the im:puls forum
The regional sustainability platform "im:puls Forum" took place in Rosenheim for the second time in 2023. In addition to an exciting program of lectures, there was once again an accompanying issuing of companies with concepts and ideas relating to sustainability for interested parties.
For ift Rosenheim, it was a pleasure to once again be one of a few selected exhibitors. The ift sustainability team experienced an inspiring evening that offered many opportunities for substitution and dialog between entrepreneurs and private individuals.
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