What specific measures is RATIONAL taking to achieve this goal?
Our current environmental focus is on climate change and resource conservation. It is important for us to make greater use of circular economy approaches. This means, for example, using recycled materials wherever possible and ensuring that cooking systems are easy to repair right from the design stage. We also need to look at what happens to our cooking systems at the end of their life cycle. Nor should we be afraid to consider new business models. Overall, these are complex issues that we need to understand better. But we know we have more to do.
I would also like to emphasise that the concept of sustainability has always been built into our products, even if we have not emphasised it. It is part of our DNA. For every kitchen that switches to multi-functional, intelligent cooking systems, we reduce that kitchen's CO2 emissions. Compared to conventional kitchen technology, our cooking systems can save up to 30% energy, up to 50% water and up to 30% space. This will make a significant contribution to making commercial and industrial kitchens more sustainable.