Sustainability in Practice
IMM Photonics Receives the EPIC Sustainability Award 2025
News & InsightsPublished 15/04/2025
A bright meeting room above the rooftops of Munich. On the table, a small, crystal-clear glass cube – the EPIC Sustainability Award 2025. Christian Raith, CEO of IMM Photonics, proudly accepts the accolade.
“This recognition sends a strong message – to our team, our partners, and the entire industry,” he says.
Why was IMM Photonics selected?
The 2025 EPIC Sustainability Award recognized IMM Photonics’ efforts in the areas of greenhouse gas emissions, energy and resource consumption, and social responsibility.
Sustainability Management Initiatives Since 2015
IMM Photonics has pursued a consistent sustainability policy since 2015.According to IMM Photonics’ greenhouse gas inventory, reported Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2024 totaled 62 metric tons of CO₂e, which was 27% below the 2023 figure. For 2023, a reduction of more than 45% was reported compared to 2022. Switching to 100% green electricity at the Teisnach site and introducing energy-saving LED lighting at all locations are just a few of the milestones achieved.
Measures Implemented in Day-to-Day Production
- UV-LED technology replaces mercury vapor lamps
- Drinking water treatment replaces bottled water
- Motion sensors control lighting based on demand
- Switch to Electric Company Vehicles
Observed Trends
A measurable reduction in environmental footprint and operational costs – and a working model for sustainable industry practices in the mid-sized business sector.
Responsibility Beyond Factory Walls
At IMM Photonics, sustainability also includes social responsibility: with company-sponsored retirement plans, employer-funded health insurance, and full flexibility in choosing the place of work. Suppliers are equally required to commit to fair working conditions, ethical conduct, and environmental responsibility.
Bottom line: Sustainable business requires sustainable leadership – both internally and externally.
Next Steps and Objectives
IMM Photonics received a Bronze rating from EcoVadis in 2026. We are continuously working to improve our sustainability management and are preparing for the next assessment.
Industry Award and Recognition
“The award recognizes documented initiatives in the areas of environmental and social responsibility,” says Christian Raith, CEO of IMM Photonics.
Carlos Lee of EPIC emphasizes: “IMM Photonics demonstrates how companies can become role models through their own initiative—and in doing so, strengthen not only the environment and society but also their own competitiveness.”
Those who take responsibility build trust—and set themselves apart in the market for the long term.
Environmental and Resource Responsibility
Our activities in the areas of environmental and social responsibility include, among other things, measures to reduce reported greenhouse gas emissions, the use of electricity from renewable energy sources at our Teisnach site, and measures to reduce resource consumption.
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