Sustainable packaging: Conversion to monomaterials

For around two years, we have been working intensively on converting our bar packaging to mono-materials (OPP). This conversion has now been completed and we are only using small stocks of conventional multi-material composite materials, which are currently being used up.

NARIDA Breaks New Ground: Solar Energy for a Sustainable Future

In spring 2024, NARIDA took a significant step towards sustainability and environmental protection. The construction of a photovoltaic system reduced the ecological footprint and increased energy efficiency.

Successful Refurbishment Brings Turbine Back to Peak Performance

The comprehensive renovation of the turbine on the Mühlbach near Gutschermühle a year ago had a significant impact on performance and operation.

The Power of the Sun - Roof Surfaces as a Source of Energy

Nowadays, renewable energies represent an important aspect of sustainability management and should be evaluated for one's own company and the associated opportunities. Above all, this includes recognizing one's own solar potential. The Gutschermühle team took on this task and evaluated the available roof areas.

Focus on Sustainability: Emission Measurements at Coffee Roasters

The Haco Group is pursuing a determined course to improve emission values and save energy in all its plants.

One Million Euros for a Green Future

Gutschermühle Traismauer invested EUR 1 million in the production of renewable energy in 2023. In addition to bars, bites and muesli, Gutschermühle now also produces lots of electricity!

Expansion of the Photovoltaic System at Gautschi

Since 2015, Gautschi Spezialitäten AG has been generating over 25% of its annual electricity consumption itself with the solar panels installed on the roof of the new building. But soon, around 60% of the company's own electricity requirements will be covered by solar energy.

PINCH: a Sustainable Measure to Increase Energy Efficiency

Thanks to the long-standing collaboration with the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), HACO AG was able to conduct a PINCH* analysis with the experts in 2022, drawing on the knowledge and network of PINCH system developers.

Hydropower - the Oldest and Still the Most Efficient Form of Energy Generation

Gutschermühle has been using the power of water to generate energy for food production since the late 19th century. Initially with a classic mill wheel, the power output was multiplied from 1920 onwards with a Francis turbine. The subsequently built Kaplan turbine has been active since 1980 and makes a significant contribution to the mill's own power generation. Now the power plant has been given a general overhaul and its operation has been secured for the next generation.