Shaping the Future with
Paper and Renewable Energy:
Sustainability as a Corporate Strategy

THE KOEHLER GROUP
TAKES RESPONSIBILITY

“We are living in turbulent times, which is why the things that make us special as a family business are absolutely crucial right now: cohesion, determination, and the courage to think in generations.“

Kai Furler

CEO Koehler Group

Proudly Working
for the Future

In our 2025 Sustainability Report, we go one step further: we not only disclose our goals, but also communicate our current progress and the challenges we face. Find out here how far we have already come with our 2030 Sustainability Strategy.

Successful, Future-Proof
Products and Services

One of the most important development goals for us revolves around recyclable and / or biodegradable paper from renewable raw materials. This will not only help us achieve our own performance and environmental footprint goals, but will also provide our customers with a powerful tool that they can leverage to reach their own sustainability targets. We facilitate this with partnerships with select companies and external organizations.

Renewable Raw Materials and Responsible Sources

As a company with a global reach, we can promote sustainable development along our entire value chain together with all stakeholders. Our suppliers share our high standards in relation to environmental, social, and ethical principles. Moreover, we are continuously improving the transparency of our supply chain.

Resource Efficiency

We are continuously optimizing the way we use raw materials, energy, water, and time. We view production residues as valuable resources and are either already using them or developing ways to use them in the future. In contrast to plastics, the fibers from our packaging paper products can be reused multiple times. This way, we enable circular rather than linear value added.

A Visionary Approach to Climate Action

Back in 2014, we set an ambitious goal to produce more renewable energy than we need for paper production by 2030. We are pushing the expansion of renewable energy production forward and further reducing our greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. This way, we are making a positive longterm contribution to climate action and energy security.

People, the Key to Success

The key to our success is the people who work at our company. This is why our employees’ health and safety take topmost priority. We also invest in training and development programs and actively promote diversity. We aim to employ talented individuals who are driven and highly capable.

Growing the Company’s Value

We want to achieve sustainable growth for our company through our sustainability goals and the actions derived from them. Success and profit make it possible for us to make the investments we need for sustainable development. In addition, we arrange independent audits of our sustainability approach, as well as our actions and their results.

Foreword to the sustainability report 2025

OUR SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY

Our Contribution to the UN Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs)

We want to implement sustainable, innovative solutions throughout the value chain and achieve our ambitious climate change goals. To this end, we use our resources in a sensible and efficient manner and thereby protect our environment. Occupational health and safety are fundamental principles for us in this regard. This holistic approach allows us to continually improve our ecological and economic impact, as well as our contribution to society. Together with our employees, we develop creative spaces in which we train, learn, and develop ourselves as individuals. We actively demand and encourage diversity and equal treatment. Together, the digital transformation strategy, the innovation strategy, and the start-up strategy will help us to achieve our sustainability objectives. In organizational terms, these areas are all bundled within the Koehler Innovative Solutions business unit.

Sustainability Shapes Our Strategy

Jens Kriete

Sustainability Manager Koehler Group

Hauptstraße 2
77704 Oberkirch
Germany