Our commitment to sustainability
At Aasted, we believe in building a sustainable future for our industry and the planet. For over a century, we have been dedicated to innovation, efficiency, and responsibility, continuously striving to reduce our environmental footprint and enhance our sustainable practices. Our comprehensive approach to sustainability encompasses every aspect of our operations, from product development to our day-to-day activities.
Our sustainability efforts
Innovation to reduce impact
We invest in innovation of our product offers so that we can provide more energy efficient solutions and help our customers reduce their energy consumption and at the same time reduce their costs and potentially their related CO2e emissions.
Working towards a circular economy
We take a life cycle approach to the design, manufacture and use of our products in order to increase the circularity. This includes choice of materials, waste minimization, recyclability and services to support a longer lifetime.
Lowering carbon emissions
We actively work to lower our carbon footprint by adopting sustainable practices and utilizing renewable energy sources. Our goal is to create a more sustainable and less carbon-intensive production process.
Ecovadis Platinum 2025
Aasted proudly announces that we have once again been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing us in the top 1% of companies globally in our industry for sustainable practices.
Integrating sustainability is a necessity
“As a sustainability manager, I can only succeed when I get the entire organization to take action on the sustainability agenda – we need everyone to do their part. And they do. I see big commitment, which makes me confident we will reach our targets. Integrating sustainability into our operations is not just a goal; it’s a necessity. We strive to create products that are both innovative and sustainable, ensuring we meet the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.”
– Jesper Jerlang, Sustainability Manager
Progress towards our sustainability goals
In our latest sustainability report, we are proud to showcase significant strides in our sustainability journey. This graphic illustrates our progress in reducing carbon emissions, both in own operations and in the value chain. Despite significant economic growth, we have reduced our carbon emissions. We have achieved this by enhancing energy efficiency, joining a PPA solution, , and by delivering our most energy efficient solutions to the market, which is where our by far largest climate impact is. We have more initiatives in the pipeline to reduce our emissions even further, which you can read more about in our sustainability report here.
Certifications, Ratings & Commitments
EcoVadis
Aasted has once again earned EcoVadis Platinum, ranking among the top 1% worldwide. With a score of 84, we strengthened efforts in labor and human rights, climate reporting, and safety—reinforcing our commitment to responsible, transparent, and sustainable business practices.
B Corp
Aasted is now a Certified B Corp, meeting high standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. This milestone reflects our commitment to responsible business practices and creating long-term value for all stakeholders—not just shareholders.
UN Global Compact
Aasted is a proud participant in the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest voluntary initiative for responsible corporate governance. By adhering to its ten principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, we demonstrate our commitment to ethical business practices and sustainability.
Commitment to UN SDGs
Aasted is committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), prioritizing the goals where we have the greatest impact: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (SDG 9), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), Climate Action (SDG 13), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17).
Our sustainability achievements
At Aasted, we take pride in our achievements, continuously striving to reduce our negative impact on people and the planet. Over the past years, we have made significant progress in decreasing our carbon footprint, improving energy efficiency, and improving our governance processes across our operations including health and safety, diversity and inclusion, training and development, and ethical business conduct. We work systematically with our suppliers to improve our shared impact and to ensure a resilient supply chain.
Sustainable innovations
Innovation is key to our sustainability strategy. Aasted is dedicated to developing technologies that minimize waste, optimize resource use, and lower your energy use in production processes. Our sustainable innovations not only improve operational efficiency but also contribute to the broader UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Explore our cutting-edge solutions that help make the world a better place.
Energy solutions for your business
“The best energy is the energy you don’t use. We are reducing our energy consumption in our own operations, and we offer energy-efficient machines to our customers. And now we go beyond the product and find solutions to optimize at the system or plant level.”
– Piet H. Tæstensen, CEO
We aim to reach Net Zero before 2050 with a SBTi-approved science-based emissions reduction path. We have an absolute 2030 target for scope 1&2 of 90% reduction compared to 2019 – despite significant economic growth
Source: Sustainability Report 2025
Enhancing energy efficiency
Streamline your production with Aasted’s state-of-the-art energy solutions, designed to lower costs and mitigate environmental impact.
Sustainable technology
Leverage cutting-edge technology to minimize energy consumption and boost operational efficiency.
Reduced carbon footprint
Implement solutions that drastically reduce your production’s carbon emissions, fostering a sustainable future.
Cost and energy savings
Benefit from significant cost reductions through our energy-efficient machinery and sustainable practices.
Transitioning from a linear to a circular economy
Aasted is dedicated to transitioning from a linear to a circular economy. This means designing products that maintain their added value for as long as possible and eliminating as much waste as possible through the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle. Our approach ensures that resources are used efficiently, waste is minimized, and our products are designed with their entire lifecycle in mind.
Commitment to renewable energy
At Aasted, we are committed to reduce our use of fossil fuels in our operations and transition to renewable energy sources. We aim to significantly reduce our carbon footprint and thereby contribute to take our part in reducing climate change and the related consequences. Effective from 2026, we have invested in two PPA-agreements so that our electricity in Denmark now comes from solar and wind. Our efforts to adopt solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources support our sustainability ambitionthat has the future generations in mind.
How we work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
At Aasted, we are deeply committed to supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our sustainability strategy is closely aligned with these goals, ensuring that our business operations contribute positively to global efforts for a better future. We prioritize the SDGs where we can make the most significant impact: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (SDG 9), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), Climate Action (SDG 13), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17).
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Innovation and Technology: We invest in cutting-edge technologies and innovative processes that enhance industrial productivity while reducing environmental impact.
Infrastructure Development: Our commitment to building robust and sustainable infrastructure supports long-term industrial growth and operational efficiency.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Sustainable Practices: We implement sustainable manufacturing practices that minimize waste and optimize resource use.
Product Lifecycle Management: By focusing on circularity, we ensure our products are designed for longevity, recyclability, and reduced environmental footprint.
SDG 13: Climate Action
Carbon Footprint Reduction: We actively work to lower our carbon emissions through energy-efficient machinery and the use of renewable energy sources.
Environmental Stewardship: Our initiatives aim to mitigate climate change impacts by adopting sustainable practices across all aspects of our business.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Collaborative Efforts: We engage with stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and industry partners, to drive collective action towards achieving the SDGs.
Knowledge Sharing: By sharing best practices and insights, we foster a culture of sustainability within our industry and beyond.
Social responsibility
At Aasted, we believe in making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Our social responsibility initiatives focus on enhancing employee well-being, supporting local communities, and upholding the highest standards of ethical business practices. We are committed to creating a workplace that fosters growth, inclusivity, and respect for all individuals.
Governance initiatives
Our governance framework is designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and strong leadership. We adhere to international standards and best practices to maintain integrity and trust in all our operations. By continuously improving our governance practices, we aim to build a sustainable and resilient business that can meet the challenges of tomorrow.
“It is important to us to involve the entire organization in our sustainability efforts. It is a team effort, and we will only reach our goals when every part of the organization is actively contributing. So, we make sure to engage and interact with all our colleagues and encourage them to bring their good ideas to the table.”
Jesper Jerlang
Head of Sustainability
Amanda Tao Furbo Rasmussen
Sustainability Partner
Highlights from our 2025 Sustainability Report
Our 2025 Sustainability Report showcase significant achievements and our ongoing efforts to our commitments and ambitions. Here are some key highlights:
- Decoupling emissions from economic growth:
Despite significant economic growth, we have now reduced our Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions with 32% since 2019 and our Scope 3 emissions with 55% since 2023. And we have our climate transition plan in place to reach our reduction targets for 2030 and strive towards Net Zero. - Renewable energy innovation:
In 2025, we upgraded our heat pump systems, reducing natural gas dependency significantly, and we closed two PPA-agreements to ensure that, effective from 2026, our electricity consumption in Denmark is based on wind and solar. We have already achieved a renewable energy share of 62%, and this will increase significantly during 2026. - Circular economy initiatives:
We have worked with our circular economy approach, and we have during 2025 integrated a circularity and sustainability assessment in our R&D process. Now, sustainability and circularity metrics are systematically taken into account, and we have updated our design manual with instructions to support implementation of circularity principles. - Employee growth and well-being:
After a rapid growth from 2022 to 2024, the number of employees stabilized in 2025. We work hard to reduce work-related accidents and improve health and well-being at work, and we see tangible results in the form of increased employee engagement results and reduced rate of accidents. - Recognized for sustainability management:
In 2025, we were for the 4th time in a row awarded the EcoVadis Platinum rating, placing Aasted in the top 1% of companies within our industry for our sustainability practices.