Infineon Austria received an award from the Federal Ministry for Climate Protection for the best measure in the areas of energy, environment and climate protection. The award was given to a project that reduces energy use and resource consumption through digital networking and intelligent system control.
“The environmental management award is a special award for us. We show how digitalization and decarbonization effectively go hand in hand at Infineon. “We are not only providers of digital solutions, but we actively use digital systems ourselves to further increase the potential of energy and resource efficiency,” says Thomas Reisinger, Director of Operations Infineon Technologies Austria AG. “Above all, it is a great recognition for our highly motivated team, especially in facility management, where climate-friendly projects are implemented with continuous commitment.”
The award ceremony took place on November 5th in Vienna as part of the environmental management conference by Climate Protection Minister Leonore Gewessler. The jury – consisting of top-class members from science, business and climate protection institutions – particularly emphasized the connection between digitalization and resource saving.
Digitalization for more energy efficiency
In the award-winning intelligent system project, “iSYS” for short, the production systems were digitally networked with the supply systems and controlled intelligently. Through continuous digitalization, it is possible to use energy and resources based on needs and only use them when they are really needed. This reduces the use of energy, the consumption of natural gas and process media and helps to avoid CO2 emissions. With digitalization and artificial intelligence, Infineon is developing production into a smart and learning factory that systematically contributes to operational environmental management.
The project is part of Infineon’s long-standing commitment to environmental and energy measures. Since 1997, the Villach location has been voluntarily certified according to the EMAS Eco-Management and Audit Scheme. Continuous improvements in environmental and energy management are checked and documented annually. Examples include the efficient use of resources and energy, the use of waste heat, state-of-the-art exhaust gas purification systems, the use of green electricity and photovoltaic systems, expansion of the e-charging infrastructure or IT device upcycling.
About the Environmental Management Prize
The Environmental Management Prize has been awarded annually since 1996 by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Protection to outstanding achievements in environmental and climate protection. Since 2022, the award has been held jointly with the BMUV in Germany (Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection). The 12-person jury consists of experts from science, business and climate protection institutions. The prize is awarded in three categories: Best measure for environmental, nature and climate protection; Best Environmental Statement; Best strategy for sustainable corporate development.
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