For the third time (2018, 2021 & 2023), the “CCFP - Corporate Carbon Footprint” was calculated for the entire company. However, as the company has opted for an extension of the balance sheet boundaries, the comparability of the two reports, as mentioned above, is limited.
All relevant greenhouse gases were included; emission factors from the Austrian Federal Environment Agency, DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) and information from energy suppliers were used to determine the CO2 equivalents.
The three emission categories according to the GHG Protocol were used as the basis for calculating company-related greenhouse gas emissions. These areas are referred to as “scopes”.
Our ambition. Our activities.
Low-emission car transport
State-of-the-art engine technology, track & trace systems, optimum tire pressure, load factor optimizations, regular eco-training for the drivers as well as well-thought-out intralogistics are key success factors here.
Reducing CO2 emissions for our existing truck fleet with HVO
A significant part of our CO2 footprint is caused by the use of fossil fuels for our transportation. We are therefore placing particular emphasis on reducing these emissions as an integral part of our sustainability strategy. One important technology that is already available on the market is the use of HVO diesel. HVO can be used in diesel engines without technical conversion. According to the manufacturer, this 100% biofuel reduces greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% compared to conventional diesel fuels.
Investing in trucks with renewable energy sources
In January 2025, Hödlmayr put Austria's first e-truck for car transportation into operation. The vehicle will be used in a shuttle service between the Magna plant and the Hödlmayr site in Graz. The vehicle has a range of around 300 kilometers. To ensure the best possible capacity utilization, the e-truck will be charged for one hour during a break between production shifts and the batteries will be fully charged overnight. The fast charging station required for this was built at the Hödlmayr site.
By 2030, ten percent of the vehicle fleet is to be powered by renewable energy sources. By 2040, this proportion is set to rise to 90 percent.
Focus on rail expansion
As a multimodal vehicle logistics specialist, Hödlmayr combines and optimizes the use of all means of transport. The Group has 24 full-service train systems, and eight locations have their own railway connections. It is important to convince customers of the added value of rail with innovative concentric rail concepts.
Investing in photovoltaic and thermal refurbishment
In 2021, 3,888 solar panels were installed at the headquarters in Schwertberg. The use of solar energy can save around 1,000 tons of CO 2 per year.
In addition, the Hödlmayr Group has two hydroelectric power plants and 20 charging stations for electric cars at its Schwertberg site.
The Belgian subsidiary in Tongeren has also installed a solar thermal system for many years, supplying 1,200 households.
In Hungary, a photovoltaic system with a nominal output of 187 kWp was commissioned in 2024 for the company's own use. The review of other relevant locations is ongoing.
As an international, automotive full-service provider, we are pleased to take further steps towards sustainable mobility together with our customers. We’re expanding our portfolio and offering our customers our longstanding expertise and support. We are also very pleased that sustainable concepts are becoming increasingly important in automotive transport logistics.
COO Andreas Sundl