Techem has published its Sustainability Report 2025, outlining progress in climate protection, digitalisation and circular economy initiatives. The Eschborn-based company reports a reduction in its total CO₂e footprint and continued investment in digital infrastructure and charging solutions for electric vehicles.
In fiscal year 2025, Techem recorded total CO₂e emissions of approximately 221,407 tonnes, representing an 11.2% decrease compared to the previous year. The reduction was primarily driven by lower Scope 3 emissions. Since the 2020 base year, the company has reduced its CO₂e footprint by 27%, reflecting ongoing efforts under its decarbonisation plan.
Alongside reducing its own emissions, Techem continues to focus on supporting decarbonisation in the building sector. Its services include continuous energy monitoring, optimisation of heating systems and the integration of lower-carbon heat supply solutions in existing buildings. The company states that the continued development of its “One Digital Platform” is central to this approach, providing the data infrastructure required to improve transparency and energy performance across properties.
“The energy transition will only succeed if we consistently combine digitalization and sustainability. Together, these two factors are the key to making decarbonization in existing buildings measurable, scalable, and effective. We are taking responsibility by expanding digital infrastructures: thanks to 85.4% of our measuring devices already being wireless, we are creating data-based transparency, making sustainability controllable, and enabling real progress in the building sector,” said Matthias Hartmann, CEO of Techem.
By the end of the 2025 financial year, 85.4% of Techem’s measuring devices were radio-enabled. The company views this as a key enabler for digital networking in buildings, supporting more precise consumption data and improved efficiency in heat and water management. Digital metering is widely regarded as an important component in meeting European energy efficiency requirements, particularly in residential property portfolios.
Techem has also expanded its activities in electric mobility infrastructure. As of the end of fiscal year 2025, the company had installed 2,013 charging points, with plans to increase this figure to more than 5,000 by the end of 2027. All charging points are to be supplied with green electricity.
A significant contract was awarded as part of the charging infrastructure initiative of the Building and Real Estate Management Authority of North Rhine-Westphalia (BLB NRW), which plans to install up to 2,000 charging points. This project forms part of broader efforts across Germany to expand public and semi-public charging networks in line with national climate targets.
In parallel, Techem is working to electrify its own vehicle fleet. By 2030, the company aims for 25.0% of its international passenger car fleet to operate with CO₂e-neutral drives, up from a baseline of 5.1% in fiscal year 2022. Currently, more than 15% of its international vehicles are fully electric. In Germany, 50.4% of the passenger car fleet is already CO₂-neutral, marking an increase of 20.5% compared to the previous year.
Resource efficiency is another focus area highlighted in the report. Techem has established a Re-Use Center to strengthen circular economy practices within its operations. The facility applies a three-stage process in which devices and components are reused where possible, returned to manufacturers or professionally refurbished and recycled on site.
According to the company, up to 98% of materials from non-reusable devices can be recovered and returned to industrial cycles through this process. Circular approaches to metering equipment and technical components are becoming increasingly relevant as regulatory frameworks across Europe place greater emphasis on resource efficiency and waste reduction.
Techem’s sustainability performance has also been reflected in external assessments. The company received an “AA” ESG rating from MSCI, placing it among leading companies in its sector. Within the “Professional Services” category, Techem exceeded the industry average in Carbon Emissions, Human Capital Development, Privacy & Data Security and Corporate Behavior.
In addition, Techem was awarded the ESG Transparency Award by the EUPD Group for its 2024 sustainability report. The company achieved the highest rating of “Excellence” and was recognised with the status of “Leading Company.”
Sustainability reporting at Techem remains voluntary and is conducted in accordance with the standards of the Global Reporting Initiative. The company is also preparing for alignment with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards. It follows the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures and has carried out an assessment of climate-related risks and opportunities in line with those recommendations.
Founded in 1952, Techem operates in 18 countries and employs more than 4,300 people. The company services over 13.5 million dwellings, offering energy management, metering, remote monitoring and related services across residential and commercial real estate. As regulatory and market pressures increase across Europe to improve building efficiency and reduce emissions, digitalisation and data-driven energy management are expected to play an expanding role in the sector.
