Water and Environment

Water and Environment

At Prinzhorn Group, we see water stewardship as an essential part of our environmental responsibility. Reducing consumption, improving treatment, and protecting the ecosystems around our sites are at the heart of our approach. Every drop we save and every litre we return cleaner than before strengthens our commitment to nature.

In 2024, we enhanced our water management strategy with more precise monitoring and site-specific reduction targets. Across our paper mills, closed-loop systems and advanced filtration technologies now allow process water to be reused multiple times before discharge, significantly lowering overall consumption.

One highlight was the commissioning of a modern water treatment plant in Spremberg, capable of processing over 15,000 cubic metres per day and returning water to the environment in better condition than when it entered. Similar upgrades are planned at other sites, with a focus on removing even microscopic pollutants. Our recycling operations are also strengthening stormwater management to protect local waterways from contamination.

Water protection goes hand in hand with biodiversity preservation. Around our facilities, we are creating green buffer zones, planting native trees, and restoring natural habitats. In Hungary, a dedicated biodiversity project transformed former industrial land into a thriving wetland, providing a refuge for rare species.

Beyond water, we are implementing measures to safeguard air quality, maintain healthy soils, and ensure the responsible handling of chemicals. These actions help us meet the highest environmental standards while supporting local communities.

Looking ahead, every site will develop an annual action plan for water and environmental protection, supported by targeted investments in technology and infrastructure. Through innovation, responsibility, and collaboration, we aim to preserve natural resources for generations to come.