STIHL sustainability strategy

Nurturing the power to grow

What my family has built over the last 100 years or so should be able to endure for 100 years more. The only way to achieve this is if we, and the generations that follow us, act with due care – in our dealings with the environment as well as those with people, resources, and the economy.

Karen Tebar, Vice Chair of the STIHL Advisory Board

We will continue to live up to our responsibility and actively contribute to preserving quality of life for future generations. STIHL supports implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which set out an internationally applicable framework for business operations that are sustainable at the environmental, economic and social level. That’s why we are moving ahead ambitiously, setting standards in our industry, and in doing so helping to achieve the UN’s global sustainability goals.

You can find out more about our sustainability strategy and activities in the STIHL Sustainability Statement 2025, which is based on the requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The STIHL Group is releasing this voluntary reporting in order to systematically prepare for future regulatory requirements.

Embracing sustainability in everything we do.

As a family-owned company which operates internationally, STIHL takes a holistic approach to meeting its sustainability responsibilities. That applies in the areas of ecosystems, circularity and our duty of care.

Environmental protection

Nature is our working environment – we are committed to achieving a high level of environmental protection and resource efficiency. We strive for continuous improvement in our processes as well as our products. This means that wherever possible we protect natural resources, reduce long-term energy consumption, and use energy sparingly. Our goal is to make our operations GHG-neutral and sustainable.

Circularity

As part of tried-and-trusted STIHL quality, we offer our customers a comprehensive product portfolio of petrol-driven, electric and battery power tools in which sustainability considerations are incorporated right from the initial product idea. STIHL products have always been characterized by exceptionally long service life, repairability and high quality – all features that mean they help to protect resources and prevent waste.

Duty of care

As an employer we combine the benefits of both worlds: With the strong roots of a corporate culture based on partnership, social benefits and family-friendly working hours, we give our employees the opportunity to grow. On the supplier collaboration side, STIHL insists on responsible labor and business practices, environmental protection measures, and transparency throughout supply chains.

UN GLOBAL COMPACT

STIHL has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest initiative for sustainable and responsible corporate governance. By participating, we commit to aligning our corporate strategy with the ten sustainability principles of the UN Global Compact on human rights, labor standards, the environment and anti-corruption.