HSR GmbH is committed to avoiding emissions of direct and indirect greenhouse gases that are harmful to the climate, including along the supply chain. In this way, we want to make our contribution to protecting the climate.
We rely on energy from renewable sources, efficient energy utilisation and the conversion of our vehicle fleet to alternative drive systems.
Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Scope 1 and 2
On the road to reduction, we must first make emissions measurable. Greenhouse gas emissions along the value and supply chain are analysed in order to create transparency about the various emissions and their origin.
We have already defined starting points for reducing our direct greenhouse gas emissions that arise at HSR (Scope 1) and the indirect greenhouse gas emissions from energy generated and purchased outside the company (Scope 2). The current focus is on avoiding and reducing Scope 1 and 2. For example, we have already installed modern LED lighting technology in many of our shops in recent years.
At the same time, we are building data transparency for Scope 3 by establishing internal processes in order to evaluate the effects of current measures in Scope 3 and present them in a measurably transparent manner.
Since 2023, we have relied on the purchase of green electricity, which at the same time promotes the expansion of renewable energies on the energy market.
Our vehicle fleet
As a mobile hydraulic emergency service, we are on the road a lot to help our customers quickly and professionally. The Sprinters are also an essential part of our company's success. At the same time, they consume both diesel and electricity, as alternative drive options are not yet available.
Our Use of Solar Energy
We are continuously working to make our vehicle fleet more sustainable and future-ready. A key component of our strategy is the targeted use of solar energy in mobile service operations to conserve resources and measurably reduce emissions.
Since 2023, the first service vehicles equipped with integrated solar panels have been successfully operating in regular service. The solar systems directly support the power supply of the mobile hydraulic service within the vehicle, actively contributing to the reduction of CO₂ emissions in day-to-day operations. At the same time, they reduce the need for external energy sources and efficiently minimize engine idle times.
By now, around one third of our entire Sprinter fleet is equipped with modern solar technology. New vehicles are fitted with solar panels as standard, allowing us to continuously expand solar-supported workshop operations and further increase the energy efficiency of our processes.
We also rely on sustainable mobility solutions at our company site. Charging facilities for electric and hybrid vehicles are available at our headquarters and can be used by both employees and visitors. In this way, we actively promote climate-friendly powertrains and take another consistent step toward climate-conscious and responsible mobility.
Our sprinter operations are smartly planned
We use the VISITOUR route planning software to ensure that our more than 280 sprinters are well on the road. This means that we can always plan the next available and nearby sprinter in real time and under dynamic conditions, allowing us to gain speed and efficiency.
Our dispatchers also benefit from an integrated map in the software, which gives them an improved overview and more efficient route planning.
Thanks to smart route planning, we achieve a reduction in the distance travelled - and thus lower costs and emissions!