According to disposal procedure 2023 2024 2025 1) Nonhazardous recycling 10,003 t 9,879 t 9,751 t Nonhazardous disposal 522 t 611 t 596 t Hazardous recycling 1,666 t 1,890 t 1,702 t Hazardous disposal 352 t 353 t 295 t Total 12,543 t 12,733 t 12,344 t Water discharge by quality and destination 2023 2024 2025 1 ) Production wastewater 73,737 m3 80,336 m3 82,185 m3 Sanitary wastewater 82,846 m3 90,243 m3 100,386 m3 Cooling generation, including air conditioning 19,277 m3 20,011 m3 21,480 m3 Other 18,182 m3 25,912 m3 27,650 m3 Total 194,042 m3 216,502 m3 231,701 m3 Water withdrawal by source: public water supply and groundwater withdrawal Groundwater 5,971 m3 6,916 m3 15,233 m3 Public water withdrawal 271,824 m3 296,663 m3 300,397 m3 Total 277,795 m3 303,579 m3 315,630 m3 Nonhazardous and hazardous waste Water discharge and water withdrawal Controlling and managing energy All our sites, with the exception of three smaller factories, and our corporate head office are equipped with energy monitoring systems. They allow us to monitor energy consumption, identify the causes of excessive consumption, and to quickly identify corrective measures. Since 2024, we have been implementing an energy management system according to ISO 50001 at all production and logistics sites. Our German factories have been ISO 50001 certified since 2025. The international rollout of the energy management processes proceeded as planned in the reporting year. Environmental compliance Festo did not commit any serious violations of environmental law during the reporting period. However, we cannot rule out the possibility that individual fines were imposed for minor violations of regulations (e.g., for the transport of dangerous goods). Waste KPIs and transport of waste We aim to avoid creating waste or we recycle it at all sites. Between October 2024 and September 2025 the amount of waste decreased by 3.1 percent to 12,344 compared to the previous year (2024: 12,733 t). Approximately 84 percent of the total amount was non-hazardous waste, and around 16 percent was hazardous waste. The recycling/recovery rate for all waste categories is nearly 93 percent. Optimized packaging concept We also optimized our packaging concept in 2025 so that it consumes fewer resources. For example, we replaced disposable pallets/cardboard containers with reusable transport boxes. In delivery logistics, Festo uses stretch film with a lower material thickness and a recycled content of 35 percent (post-consumer recycled material made from processed household plastic waste). 1) Time Period 10/2024 – 09/2025 We are continuing to work on increasing the proportion of packaging made from renewable materials such as wood, paper, cardboard and corrugated cardboard. In addition, Festo intends to use only packaging with good material properties and that can be recycled to a high degree. During 2025, the proportion of packaging made from renewable materials in our largest distribution warehouse was over 97 percent of the weight of all packaging materials. It is also our goal to limit the amount of packaging used for our shipping volume. For Germany, this figure was slightly more than 20 percent during the period under review. And by providing user documents online instead of in print, we can save over 170 tons of paper annually. Water consumption and wastewater Festo relies on effective water management to ensure its operations are as resource-efficient as possible. Between October 2024 and September 2025, the total water consumption at Festo was 315,630 cubic meters — slightly higher than in 2024 (303,579 m3). Groundwater extraction has increased, mainly due to the opening of a new factory in India, which covers a large part of its water needs from groundwater. The largest shares of total water consumption were for production (30.0 %) and sanitary facilities (33.4 %). Refrigeration using evaporative cooling systems accounted for 19.4 percent, the remainder was attributable to processes such as irrigation and canteen operations. Being sustainable together: suggestions from employees Festo directly involves its employees in the further development of the company. Every year they can submit proposals for the internal “Continuous Improvement World Cup,” for example, on sustainability issues that are relevant for their locations. An internal, global panel of judges consisting of factory managers and experts determines the best ideas. So far, the sustainability- related initiatives have mainly focused on suggestions for improving energy and resource efficiency. These have ranged from reusable garbage bags and reducing the use of packaging film to recycling aluminum ash from our die-casting furnaces. 1) Time Period 10/2024 – 09/2025 1. Environment Festo SE & Co. KG Sustainability Report 2025 Festo SE & Co. KG Sustainability Report 2025 20 21
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