Work environment
Experiencing sustainability in everyday work
What does a workplace look like that empowers people and conserves resources?
Discover our work environment at five levels.
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Demand-controlled lighting
Lighting automatically adjusts to usage and daylight
55 &
Gold
KFW-55 Standard and DGNB Gold
Certification for Building 6
Automated shading
Protects against overheating and reduces energy consumption
In-house combined heat and power plant and pellet heating system
At the Freiburg campus
Efficient ventilation systems
Ensure good indoor air quality with low energy consumption
Solar power system
A part of the electricity generated is fed into the public grid
Rooms and spaces
that adapt
Zones instead of uniform office layouts
Areas for collaboration, focus or retreat – depending on needs
Zones for retreat and focus foster concentrated work
Flexible room layouts
1.2 meter ceiling grids and floor recesses enable customizable spaces
Hybrid-ready meeting rooms
Seamless collaboration – in person and remote
Flexible workstations
Shared desks instead of assigned places
surround
-ings
As part of social responsibility
The campus as
a meeting place
Freiburg is Haufe Group’s headquarters
Central wayfinding
The buildings are connected at walking distance to each other
More than 83% of employees work here
Common meeting points
Cafés, outdoor areas and seating invite people to talk and discuss
A compact campus
Short distances encourage interaction and collaboration
Eating together.
Deciding consciously.
Wide selection
Breakfast, snacks and main courses – with vegetarian and vegan options
Transparency
The CO₂e footprint of main courses is labeled
On quality, sustainability and community
Fresh cuisine with higher animal welfare standards
Many products come from local partners
Cafeterias
As part of our work environment
Reusable, not disposable
Takeout meals in reusable containers
By the “ Schmeck den Süden” initiative
Foodboard
An employee committee helps decide the menus
One principle.
Several locations.
50001
ISO 50001 energy management
at the Freiburg site
Location-specific concepts
Work environments adapt to local requirements
Over 99% renewable electricity across the Group
Common principles
Flexibility, energy efficiency and people-centered work environments
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