CSR: An approach at the heart of the fischer group's strategy

For fischer, CSR is at the heart of investments. International group with 50 subsidiaries in more than 30 countries fischer shares and carries common values ​​which are innovation responsibility seriousness. True philosophy of the group, they are the pillar of its CSR approach. Led by an environmental approach initiated more than 60 years ago, this approach is today global and firmly anchored in the daily life of the company. It is based on 7 fundamental principles.

A CSR approach broken down into 7 fundamental principles

Employee well-being

fischer has always attached great importance to the well-being and motivation of its employees. To contribute to the fulfillment of employees and to working conditions, fischer provides them with break and sports rooms, measures to protect them and limit the risk of accidents at work, training, etc.

The opinion of the stakeholders

In close collaboration with its partners - customers, retailers, distributors, suppliers, representatives of groups, associations or organizations - fischer is attentive to the suggestions and needs of these stakeholders. Their recommendations allow the company to continuously improve and evolve its activities.

Resources preserved

The fischer group is constantly improving the management of its resources. 85% of its products are manufactured within the European Union, of which 48% come from German factories.
Concerned about limiting the impact of its products on the environment, fischer recycles almost 100% of the waste resulting from the production of plastic plugs. In 2021, 99,99% of the 2 tonnes of waste produced was recycled.

Energy and Emissions Management

To assess and improve its environmental performance, and to minimize risks, fischer complies with the standards ISO 14001 for the Environmental Management System, ISO 50001 for the Energy Management System and ISO 9001 for the Quality Management System.

In order to increase energy efficiency by at least 1,5% per year, its production facilities are continuously modernized. The company also wants to increase the percentage of energy produced internally by installing its own production plants, photovoltaic panels, etc.

In addition, fischer ensures that CO2 emissions are controlled and increase less sharply than the volume of production.

Personalized responsible products

From the choice of raw materials to the end of product life, including manufacturing, packaging and merchandising, fischer pays particular attention to the life cycle of its fastening solutions to make them more responsible. The raw materials and means of production put in place must meet recycling and waste management requirements.

For the design of its products, the group seeks solutions that can make use of sustainable materials. The Greenline range is the perfect example. It is the first range of fasteners in the world made from renewable raw materials.

fischer also seeks to limit the impact of its products on the environment and on humans by developing formulations without harmful substances such as the FIS V Zero injection resin.

fischer is committed to modifying the packaging of its products so that they are environmentally friendly and recyclable as much as possible. The cardboard used for boxes and blisters is up to 98% recycled and recyclable.

Training

Successful and growing, the fischer group had more than 5 employees at the end of 400. It actively supports the professional and personal development of its employees in many ways.

Internal training programs prepare the managers of tomorrow, and support employees who wish to acquire or perfect technical skills. Continuing education is offered to apprentices and students looking for work experience.

Constant innovations

With more than 14 references, the fischer offer covers all the needs of professionals and individuals alike: metal, chemical, nylon, sanitary, insulation, fastening and accessory solutions, drill bits, firestops, support techniques, inserts for A|C|T, insert rail systems, building chemicals or even electrical tools.

With more than 1 registered patents, the company has been able to impose new references and become a key player in the field of fastening systems. fischer products are used in everyday life by DIY enthusiasts as well as on construction sites by craftsmen and building professionals.

Among the latest innovations:

• The FIS V Plus: 1st universal resin approved for 100 years in concrete.
• FIS V Zero: 1st resin free of harmful substances (benzoyl peroxide) more respectful of humans and the environment.
• The DuoLine range: with the multi-material DuoPower, DuoTec toggle, DuoBlade self-drilling, DuoSeal waterproof and DuoXpand extended anchors.
• The insert rail system: a new generation that incorporates the BIM (Building Information Modeling) process.

The search for performance

Obtaining awards is an important performance indicator for the fischer group. Among the latest awards, fischer received the "German Sustainability Award 2020", the "LSA Innovation Trophy" in 2021 for the FIS V Zero, and the "Plus X Award" 2022, the highest award for innovation in technology, sports and lifestyle.