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Green Facilities

Purpose-built for efficiency and reliability

Our facilities are designed to reduce environmental impact while maintaining pharmaceutical quality, operational reliability, and safe working conditions.

Komtur’s Global Headquarters in Freiburg and our Regional Operations Hub for Poland and CEE in Warsaw use advanced systems for heating, cooling, ventilation, and water management, supported by smart building controls.

Freiburg Site (Global HQ)

Smart and sustainable infrastructure

  • High-efficiency ventilation with heat recovery

    Optimized indoor air quality with energy savings, winter humidification for healthy indoor humidity, and comprehensive duct insulation

  • Hybrid heating system

    Gas condensing technology paired with solar thermal energy and a combined heat and power unit; solar-assisted heating with buffer tanks for peak times; redundant boilers for continuity

  • Efficient cooling

    Absorption chiller driven primarily by waste heat and solar input; hybrid coolers for heat dissipation; zonal cooling controls for critical areas such as server rooms and medication storage; inverter-driven chillers that respond to real-time demand

  • Water and sanitation

    Fresh water modules with two-stage circulation and disinfection; hydraulically balanced distribution to minimize heat loss and energy use

  • Building management system

    Siemens Desigo controls heating, cooling, ventilation, and energy management with real-time optimization and clear visibility for continuous improvement

Employee mobility

Support for e-bike commuting through JobRad, secure bike storage, and EV charging at select locations.

Why it matters

Stable environmental conditions protect medicines and equipment, while efficient systems reduce energy use and support reliable operations.

Warsaw Site (Regional Operations Hub for Poland and CEE)

Architecture and landscape

Designed for energy efficiency, transparency, and long-term environmental performance.

Glass facades maximize daylight and connect the interior to a nearly one-hectare site with a zoned garden for employees and guests.

The grounds include native trees and shrubs, a small orchard with restored old Polish apple varieties, a retention pond, a gazebo, and a terrace for outdoor meetings. An onsite apiary with four bee families supports biodiversity, and the honey is used in daily refreshments.

  • Heating and cooling with renewable energy

    Brine-to-water heat pump that cools active chilled beams, ceilings, and ventilation units

  • Thermal storage

    Two 1,500-liter tanks store chilled water for passive cooling and load shifting

  • Solar thermal for hot water

    Collectors supply a significant share of annual demand

  • Low-temperature radiant systems

    Underfloor heating, chilled beams, and radiant panels for efficient comfort and stable indoor conditions

  • Ventilation and controls

    High-efficiency heat recovery, microprocessor control for precise temperature management, and smart airflow regulation matched to each zone

Site ecology and well-being

Native plantings, orchard, and retention pond create a healthy campus. Daylight-first design reduces reliance on artificial lighting.

Why it matters

Efficient systems, abundant daylight, and biodiverse landscaping create a healthier workplace and reduce environmental impact without compromising quality.

Sustainable Logistics and Packaging

We complement facility design with logistics measures that lower impact across operations: route optimization, efficient cold chain, and reusable or recyclable transport materials where suitable.

  • Route optimization to reduce transport emissions

  • Temperature-controlled logistics designed for efficiency and minimal waste

  • Use of reusable and recyclable transport materials where applicable

Everyday Operations

Everyday operational measures include filtered tap water (no bottled water service), waste segregation at source, digital-first documentation, and optimized travel and fleet usage.

We motivate and support teams to take part in green activities across sites.

Independent Review and Documentation

Site licenses, quality documents, and policy summaries are available to qualified partners on request.