Helene Zoller Garden
A 500-square-meter garden was created for the ZOLLER team to relax in, as well as for bees, butterflies, and other insects.
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ZOLLER: Technology and
Commitment to Greater Sustainability
With ZOLLER, you can achieve your sustainability goals more easily:
You’ll avoid scrap, reduce energy consumption, and increase the efficiency of your processes.
Sustainability plays a central role in ZOLLER’s corporate philosophy. We are not only committed to economic success, but also take responsibility for the environment and society. Our entire portfolio—comprising precision measuring machines for setting, measuring, and inspecting cutting tools, as well as software, interfaces, cloud services, and solutions for automating tooling processes—contributes to the conservation of resources. We are committed to social responsibility and provide fair working conditions within our company.
Integrating sustainable practices into our business processes is of crucial importance to ZOLLER. We are aware that our activities have an effect on the environment, and therefore rely on resource-conserving technologies and energy-efficient production methods. By using environmentally friendly materials and optimizing our logistics processes, we actively contribute to reducing our ecological footprint. In addition, we foster a corporate culture that places sustainability at its center. Our employees are trained and encouraged to make sustainable decisions and to contribute innovative ideas for improving our environmental performance. We believe that every individual can contribute to making our company fit for the future. We view the 17 Sustainable Development Goals from the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda as the guiding principles for our own sustainable actions.
ZOLLER also takes social responsibility seriously. We support local communities and advocate for fair working conditions. By upholding ethical standards throughout our supply chain, we ensure that our partner companies also operate sustainably. Overall, for ZOLLER, sustainability is not just a trend, but a long-term goal. We are convinced that acting responsibly not only helps protect our environment but also strengthens our customers’ trust and enhances our competitiveness. Together with our partners and customers, we are working to shape a sustainable future—for our company and for future generations.
Areas of Focus in Our
Sustainability Strategy
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Renewable Energy
We use electricity exclusively generated from renewable energy sources. Our in-house photovoltaic system helps us achieve this.
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Innovation conserves resources
Our technologies help manufacturing operations use their material resources, machines, and tools optimally. This reduces missing parts and increases process efficiency.
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Diversity at ZOLLER:
A Team from 24 Countries at the Pleidelsheim Headquarters
ZOLLER is an innovative company that stands out not only for its technological excellence but also for its strong commitment to sustainability and diversity. We place great importance on creating a work environment where diversity is seen as a strength.
With employees representing 24 different nationalities, ZOLLER’s headquarters in Pleidelsheim fosters a culture of mutual respect and intercultural exchange. This diversity contributes significantly to creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills by bringing together different perspectives. Through targeted initiatives and an open corporate culture, ZOLLER sets an example of social responsibility and sustainable growth—both environmentally and socially. In doing so, the company demonstrates that sustainable development can go hand in hand with a diverse workforce to jointly shape forward-looking solutions.
Our international workforce is proof that diversity at ZOLLER Pleidelsheim is not just a goal, but a living reality—a strength that drives us forward every day.
Securing the Future:
Our Sustainability Goals
40%
Fewer CO2e
emissions by 2030
As of 2025: 6,695.74 metric tons of CO2e
(2024 baseline: 8,804.24 metric tons of CO2e)
90%
A-tier suppliers should
be based in the region by 2030
As of 2025: 82% of A-tier suppliers are based in the region
(2024 baseline: 70%)
100%
Our packaging should
be recyclable by 2030
Target for the end of 2025: 52% recyclable packaging
(2024 baseline: 40%)
3
Support social projects
through 2030
As of June 2026: 1 project
(baseline for 2024: 0 projects)
1.25
Customer
Satisfaction Through 2028
1.29 (school grade) in 2025 (based on approximately 1,000 surveys)
(2024 baseline: 1.33)
10%
Trainees/Hours per
year through 2030
Target for 2025: 6% of trainees/hours as a percentage of the total workforce
(2024 baseline: 5%)
Sustainability with
Transparent Standards
THINK
 | Early Detection : Which topics are relevant to my company? |
 | Philosophy : What are my company’s values? |
 | Goals : What do I want to achieve, and by when? |
ACT
| Integration : How do I integrate sustainability into business processes? |
| Education : How do I train my employees on sustainability? |
COMMUNICATE
 | Culture of Dialogue: What are we communicating internally and externally about sustainability? |
MEASURE
| Assessment : How Effective Is My Sustainability Management? |
THINK
THINK
| Early Detection : Which topics are relevant to my company? |
| Philosophy : What are my company’s values? |
| Goals : What do I want to achieve, and by when? |
ACT
ACT
| Integration : How do I integrate sustainability into business processes? |
| Education : How do I train my employees on sustainability? |
COMMUNICATE
COMMUNICATE
| Culture of Dialogue: What are we communicating internally and externally about sustainability? |
MEASURE
MEASURE
| Assessment : How Effective Is My Sustainability Management? |
Sustainability – Completed
Projects
Our activities are measurable, verifiable, and ongoing.
We view sustainability as an everyday responsibility.
Bees
300,000
There are five bee colonies on the ZOLLER campus. A person responsible for their care is an experienced beekeeper. The presence of bees supports the health of local ecosystems. Bees increase biodiversity not only by pollinating plants themselves but also by attracting other pollinators.
Use of Reusable Packaging
100%
In 2024, our products were delivered in reusable containers or packaging. We chose reusable packaging (cloth bags) instead of plastic packaging. Cloth bags are more durable and highly reusable, unlike PE bubble wrap.
Paperless Office
25%
Thanks to digital processes in ABAS and ELO, we reduce our paper consumption every year. In 2024, consumption was reduced by 25% based on the number of employees.
Green Electricity
100%
In 2024, by using renewable electricity exclusively, we avoided 404 metric tons of CO2e emissions compared to Germany’s national electricity mix in 2023.
Service Locations
42
ZOLLER has service locations throughout Germany. This results in short distances, low travel times and costs, lower emissions, and, ultimately, high customer satisfaction.
Seed Balls
approx. 1,750
We give away seed balls containing plant seeds to customers and suppliers. We've already distributed about 1,750 of them. Seed balls are a great option for creating green surfaces and increasing biodiversity.
Other Sustainability
Projects We've Completed
98% of the mechanical parts come from Baden-Württemberg
Photovoltaic system installed on the existing building
Quotes, Orders, and Invoices via Email
Full LED illumination in the new building (renovation planned for the existing building)
Green Roof on the New Building
Waste Separation (Paper, Plastic, General Waste, Wood, and Electronic Waste)
Reforestation around the company grounds (35 trees)
29 electric car charging stations for employees and customers (in the parking garage)
Use of Electric Forklifts
Motion Detector
Switch to the eco-friendly all-purpose cleaner Liquid Green for assembly and service
Diesel company vehicles are being phased out one by one and replaced with electric vehicles. Currently, there are 7 of them.
Retrofit options are also available for significantly older measuring machines
ZOLLER Technology Delivers Sustainability for Customers
Measuring and test equipment is calibrated in-house at ZOLLER
Bike Leasing Offer for Employees
Operating instructions are not available in print but can be downloaded by customers via the myZOLLER portal
VCI bags as a substitute for oils and greases for corrosion protection
Trade show shuttle service by train and bus (included with the exhibitor pass)
Garden on the company grounds with a dry stone wall and a pile of stones
Digital Trade Show Reports
Weighing and Measuring Food Portions