At Qlima, we believe in the importance of making conscious choices and the power of collaboration. Our mission is to help you create a comfortable indoor climate while continuously improving our products and processes. Through innovative and energy-efficient solutions, we take responsibility for the choices we make today, knowing they can have a lasting impact on tomorrow. That’s why we focus on developing energy-efficient products, increasing product longevity and repairability, and critically assessing our packaging.

We are committed to making conscious choices and continuously improving our products and processes – for you and future generations.

At Qlima, we understand that reducing environmental impact isn't just about what’s inside. It’s also about how it’s delivered. That’s why our efforts in recent years have focused on improving our packaging solutions. By reducing plastic use, introducing recyclable materials, and improving packaging efficiency, we aim to reduce the environmental impact of our packaging while continuing to offer high-quality fuel. Less packaging material, same trusted performance.

And we’re not stopping there. With the introduction of fuels containing partly renewable raw materials, we’re taking further steps towards reducing our dependence on fossil-based raw materials – one innovation at a time.

The fuel filling facility for fuel-powered heaters in Ghent has been investing in packaging improvements and fuel development. We started by replacing the high-density polyethylene (HDPE) in our packaging with PET, a material that can be recycled through appropriate recycling systems.

We developed a fuel that comprises up to 5% plant-based components: Hybrid. This was one of our first steps towards introducing alternative raw materials into our fuel range.

We have transitioned from receiving ready-made cans to using preforms, which we blow into cans in our own factory. This change reduces the amount of space needed during transport, allowing more packaging units to be transported per shipment. By improving transport efficiency, we aim to reduce the transport requirements associated with our packaging.

Since 2012, we've been gradually reducing the amount of PET per jerrycan. All improvements have resulted in a 20-litre jerrycan that is 60% lighter than the HDPE cans we used 20 years ago.

The cans are also stackable, which is convenient during transport and in stores

Reducing plastic use in our packaging is an important priority. We've taken many steps towards this over the past years, resulting in a significant reduction in the amount of plastic used for our jerrycans.

Our packaging innovations have also received a Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label from Bertrand Piccard's Solar Impulse Foundation, recognising solutions that meet its assessment criteria for environmental and economic performance.

Qlima has introduced two stove fuels containing 25% (Qlima Kristal Spark) and 51% (Qlima Kristal Bright) renewable raw materials, respectively, attributed through the ISCC PLUS mass balance approach. This represents another step in our efforts to increase the use of renewable raw materials in our fuel range.

At Qlima, our efforts extend beyond products – they are also reflected in the way we work. From logistics and supply chain choices to our office environment and community partnerships, we’re taking steps to improve our processes and reduce resource consumption where possible. By rethinking processes and investing in long-term improvements, we’re working towards a more efficient and responsible organisation.

Our electrical and electronic products comply with applicable RoHS requirements, which restrict the use of certain hazardous substances, including lead, mercury and cadmium. These restrictions help limit the presence of these substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Qlima is investing in energy-efficient split-unit air conditioners that can also be used for home heating. These systems work as air-to-air heat pumps, extracting heat from the outside air to warm indoor spaces.

Compared to conventional electric resistance heating, they can deliver several kilowatt-hours of heat for every kilowatt-hour of electricity consumed. Their seasonal heating efficiency is expressed by the SCOP value.

Remote working allows us to reduce commuting by enabling employees to work from home when possible. This can help reduce work-related travel and the associated emissions. Flexible work arrangements also allow us to reconsider how we use our office spaces.

Our online shops for spare parts and accessories helps customers maintain and repair their products. By offering easy access to replacement parts and maintenance items, we make it easier for customers to repair rather than replace products, potentially extending their lifespan and reducing unnecessary waste.