Faber-Castell Sustainability Commitments
2029
Cut carbon footprint by 55%
Faber-Castell says it wants to reduce its corporate carbon footprint by 55% by the end of fiscal year 2029/30, using fiscal year 2019/20 as the base. A carbon footprint is the total greenhouse gas pollution linked to a business. The company says it plans to do this by improving energy efficiency, switching to renewable energy, and moving toward energy self-sufficiency.
2029
Lower energy use by 55%
The company says it aims to reduce energy consumption by 55% by the end of fiscal year 2029/30. It says this will come from more efficient facilities at production sites around the world. It also says it wants to reach energy self-sufficiency by 2034/35, which means producing or sourcing enough renewable energy to cover its own needs.
2029
Reduce virgin plastic packaging
Faber-Castell says it wants to cut the share of virgin plastic in primary single-use packaging to below 5% by the end of fiscal year 2029/30. Virgin plastic means new plastic made from fossil fuels, not recycled material. The company also says it wants alternative plastics, especially recycled and bio-based plastics, to make up 55% of its products by the same year.
2029
Increase women in leadership
The company says it wants women to make up 50% of leadership and management positions by the end of fiscal year 2029/30. This is a gender balance target for senior roles. It suggests the company is trying to improve representation in decision-making jobs across the business.
2034
Reach energy self-sufficiency
Faber-Castell says it intends to achieve energy self-sufficiency by the end of fiscal year 2034/35. In plain terms, that means it wants to cover its own energy needs through independent renewable energy sources such as solar panels, heat pumps, or water turbines. This is a longer-term energy goal beyond its 2029/30 efficiency target.
