iwis consistently drives sustainability forward

Although 2025 was a challenging fiscal year, iwis successfully held its ground in the market and generated revenue of just under €500 million despite the difficult economic situation.

The year 2025 was marked by ongoing market stagnation, a weak economy, and significant planning uncertainty. This was accompanied by global tensions, which also placed a significant strain on iwis.

Nevertheless, iwis proved resilient and was able to further improve its performance. At the same time, the organization underwent targeted structural and cultural development to ensure it remains robust and capable of taking effective action in the future.

For 2026, the management continues to anticipate a challenging environment and an overall market trend that is largely unchanged. While iwis expects a slight improvement in overall performance compared to 2025, rising costs for raw materials, labor, and supplies, as well as ongoing price pressure, will weigh on earnings. “We are looking ahead with cautious optimism,” says Johannes Winklhofer, Group CEO. “How 2026 unfolds will depend largely on the global economic situation. We are prepared - and at the same time remain realistic.”

2025 Sustainability Report: iwis sets the course for the future

With its 2025 Sustainability Report, iwis is consistently driving forward the transition to mandatory sustainability reporting. Although the relevant requirements will not apply to the company until the 2027 reporting year, iwis is already laying the groundwork today for a comprehensive and forward-looking implementation.

“For us, sustainability is not an afterthought, but a central component of our corporate strategy,” explains Johannes Winklhofer.

In this way, iwis combines corporate responsibility with a clear focus on the future. A key aspect of this is its support for the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement and the alignment of its climate strategy with science-based emission reduction pathways.

This commitment is evident in the expansion of renewable energy and a consistent increase in energy efficiency. In 2025, iwis’s total global energy consumption was approximately 63 GWh. Of this, about 18 GWh - or just less than 29% - came from renewable sources. iwis generated approximately 1.5 GWh of renewable energy itself worldwide. By using renewable and lower-emission energy, iwis reduced its site-related Scope 2 emissions by approximately 2,670 tCO₂e. The company is making a significant contribution to reducing energy-related emissions while simultaneously strengthening the long-term resilience of its site locations.

Based on its 2025 Corporate Carbon Footprint, iwis has identified its key emission drivers. The total carbon footprint amounts to approximately 144,000 tCO₂e, of which about 88% is attributed to Scope 3. The greatest potential for reduction therefore lies in the upstream value chain, particularly in purchased goods and services.

The progress shows that many targeted measures, when implemented together, have a significant impact - from the expansion of renewable energy and energy efficiency to process optimization and greater integration of the supply chain.

This is precisely the path that iwis continues to pursue consistently.