SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 25, 2025 - KaVo, a global leader in the dental industry, is expanding its pursuit of “Dental Excellence” with a comprehensive and voluntary commitment to environmental sustainability. Rooted in more than 110 years of innovation and quality, the company is now driving forward a multi-stage environmental plan focused on long-term responsibility and impactful change.
Sustainability as a Core Corporate Principle
Environmental excellence embedded in corporate culture
Opting for Dental Excellence means choosing KaVo. Based in Biberach, Germany, KaVo is one of the global leaders in the dental market and traditionally stands for high-quality products that have inspired dentists around the world for more than 110 years. When it comes to environmental management, KaVo also strives for excellence, and has set out an ambitious multi-stage plan to achieve just that.
A company-wide commitment led from within
"As an industrial company, we are involved in climate change and therefore consider it our responsibility to contribute to preserving and protecting our natural environment. Supported by the entire KaVo team, we are entirely committed to pursuing this goal," says Klaus Eisenhauer, Environmental Officer and Senior Director of Regulatory and Quality at KaVo.
Certified for Sustainable Action
Environmental management system aligned with international standards
The protection of the environment is firmly established in the KaVo company policy, with specifics set down as part of a comprehensive environmental management system. KaVo has also made a conscious decision to be certified according to this standard. The DIN EN ISO 14001:2015 certification been successfully completed recently.
Conservation and Conscious Resource Use
Efficiency in every department and decision
The careful and respectful use of resources in the company is the primary focus, and has an influence on every decision, big and small – because at KaVo, environmental protection starts in every department, and with every employee. Natural resources such as energy, water or materials are used sparingly, and research is carried out into possible substitutes for environmentally hazardous substances. In addition, KaVo already uses exclusively green electricity throughout production at its two main sites in Biberach and Warthausen.
Longevity as a Strategy for Sustainability
Products built to last, designed to reduce impact
Longevity pays off. KaVo has been true to this claim, showing its full commitment over the course of its long history. The high quality of KaVo products, combined with reliable customer service, maintenance and repair make it possible to achieve service lives which surpass the market average. This always pays off in the end – both for people and for the environment.
Clear Targets, Measurable Progress
Investing in renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions
KaVo's achievement of its ambitious goals, which focus primarily on improving energy efficiency and avoiding waste, are monitored by regular audits.
Concrete steps toward a greener future
More precisely, KaVo will invest in renewable energies and photovoltaic technology in order to produce 15% of its electricity in-house. In addition, the consumption of energy for heating is to be reduced further by 5% compared to the previous year. A special CO₂ database will be set up so that the company's carbon footprint can be critically assessed, and CO₂ emissions can be reduced to a minimum. Last but not least, more focus will be placed on taking advantage of electric vehicles – the goal is for no less than a 100% conversion to electric cars within the KaVo pool vehicle fleet in the next three years.
For more information about KaVo and its commitment to sustainability, visit the official website at www.kavo.com.