The waste generated in our own plants should be avoided as a matter of principle, but at least minimised. Managers are required to take this into account when planning products and production processes, as well as when planning packaging. For this purpose, the necessary waste stations are installed on site at all plants, as well as the collection stations in the outdoor areas for targeted collection or proper disposal by selected specialised companies. Franke GmbH does not reprocess waste itself. It works exclusively with certified and authorised specialist companies, if possible from the region. The waste balance sheet is managed by the authorised representative, who is also responsible for reporting to the authorities.

Franke's business activities also require the use of natural resources and therefore contribute to the fact that the required raw materials are becoming scarcer and that negative environmental impacts arise from the extraction, processing and disposal of materials. The result is already rising prices for energy, raw materials, materials and waste disposal, which in turn affect competitiveness.

This is why Franke is also optimising its processes from an ecological and economic perspective and designing them in such a way that as few resources as possible are required. From product development through to use by customers, Franke takes environmental aspects into account in order to minimise the need for downstream activities.

Absolute water consumption and water consumption per employee (water quota) increased again in 2024 following a reduction in previous years, although the new Plant 6 building and the associated increase in operating space must also be taken into account.