Pioneering environmental and climate protection
Certified according to EMAS since 2015. CO2-neutral since 2018.
BERNHARD-AV regards protecting the environment and contributing to the fight against global warming as its corporate responsibility. We set new standards in our sector not only regarding quality service but also regarding environmental corporate policies. This makes us the ideal partner for environmentally aware clients and Green Meetings/Green Events.
EMAS-Award of the Federal Ministry of Environment 2016
Vienna Environmental
Award 2018
EMAS-Award of the the European Commission
Staff-training, energy consumption, waste management, transport logistics or purchases: We are committed to an ambitious and sustainable program to reduce our environmental footprint and protect our climate and environment.
This pioneering work has been acknowledged with several awards.
This is how we achieve CO2-neutrality
- Since 2016 we obtain 100% renewable energy from a certified supplier, that means we use electricity that is completely CO2-neural.
- We are gradually switching our fleet of utility vehicles to eco-friendly alternatives, such as electric vehicles.
- We compensate for the remaining CO2 emissions (heating system and conventional utility transportation) with “humus-certificates”, i.e. certificates for a humus formation project in the Eco-Region Kaindorf, in Lower Austria.
A sustainable business model
Our business model is inherently sustainable and environment friendly: We rent out high-quality professional equipment designed for reuse, reliability, and a long service life.
For interpretation, we use exclusively reliable BOSCH equipment.
Our projectors, switchers and HD cameras by Panasonic and Barco are noted for their long service life and low energy consumption.
We invest constantly in long-living and energy-efficient LED lighting technology.
For our high-end printers and copiers, we rely on Konica Minolta, a manufacturer committed to a very ambitious environment policy.
Efficient logistics
We are proud of our efficient transport logistics that avoids empty runs. Our central location not only provides maximum flexibility for our customers but also ensures short transport distances, thereby avoiding unnecessary CO2 emissions.
Using resources mindfully
Through improving our internal operations, we use resources more efficiently. When making purchases, we are mindful to use ecologically or Fair-trade certified products, and generally make purchase decisions based on ecological criteria. Over the last years we cut our waste in half and nearly doubled our recycling rate.
BERHARD-AV is EMAS-certified
BERNHARD-AV is the first company in its sector worldwide to have been certified according to EMAS. EMAS stands for “Eco-Management and Audit Scheme” and was established and is overseen by the European Union. It is deemed to be the internationally recognized premium standard of environmental management.