Purifying our planet: That is our mission. It starts small—in each of our products—and extends all the way to our overarching corporate strategy. Everything we do is aimed at making our planet cleaner and enabling all of us to live more sustainably.

This journey began with our founding in 1958. At the heart of filtration lies this principle: separating the harmful from the beneficial—in the air, in water, and in oil. And we do this every day, millions of times over.

It’s just as important to us that we take a sustainable approach to developing our products. We’re actively working with our customers to increase the proportion of bio-based and recycled raw materials. The “ Environmental and Energy Management Systems ” implemented at numerous locations help us produce in ways that are increasingly resource- and energy-efficient.

In December 2024, we also joined the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). In doing so, we are committing to developing clear, science-based climate targets in accordance with the requirements of the Paris Agreement and thereby pledging our support for the 1.5-degree goal.

Since 2025, Hengst Filtration has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest initiative for responsible business conduct. Through this, we are committed to the ten universal principles in the areas of human rights, labor standards, environmental protection, and anti-corruption. This commitment underscores our commitment to a holistic approach to sustainability—ecological, social, and economic.

To reduce our carbon footprint, we presented our first internal Sustainability Award in 2022. Each year, all 26 of our locations are encouraged to develop ideas for reducing carbon emissions and creating more sustainable products.

All of this is our contribution to a cleaner planet.

Sustainability Starts with People

But sustainable business isn’t just about good products and clean production—it starts with people. That’s why we’re constantly creating new opportunities for our employees to lead an environmentally conscious work life and providing inspiration for a sustainable personal life. This applies above all to the areas of energy, mobility, nutrition, and health.

And with our company daycare center in Münster and events for our employees’ families worldwide, we’re already involving the next generation in our mission to “purify our planet.”

Our Filter Solutions and Their Contribution to Sustainability

Our filters are more than just technical innovations—they actively contribute to environmental protection, resource efficiency, and health protection.

Environmental Protection and Pollutant Reduction

Our filtration solutions play a key role in purifying air and liquids. By reducing emissions of pollutants, we prevent them from entering the environment. This measure not only contributes to environmental protection but also has a positive impact on indoor air quality and air quality in production environments—and thus on human health.

Resource Conservation and Energy Savings

Our filter products are designed not only to deliver top performance but also to offer low air resistance during the process. This not only significantly reduces energy consumption but also minimizes costs and reduces our environmental footprint. We firmly believe that resource efficiency is the key to a sustainable future.

Longer Service Life

Using our filters protects machinery and equipment from the ingress of contaminants. This significantly extends the service life of these devices. This extension not only reduces the need for energy-intensive new production but also contributes to a sustainable circular economy.