We contribute to society and social projects

The Viessmann Foundation, established in 2020, has the mission statement: "Shaping sustainable living spaces for future generations together – with everything we do." Three fields of action are derived from this motto: Sustainable Living Spaces, Future Generations and: Bringing out the best in all of us.

We live the principle of co-creation and work together with internal and external partners on the various topics, thus enabling greater results than would be possible on our own. The sustainable living spaces area ("Living Spaces") addresses sustainability projects, in particular to mitigate man-made climate change and develop climate-positive solutions. The task area Future Generations ("Generations to Come") focuses on national and international projects in the field of education and training for children and young people, and equally on projects that serve the well-being and further development of future generations. In addition, with the approach of bringing out the best in all of us ("Best in all of us"), opportunities are created for training and further education in professional life. In this way, the Viessmann Foundation is aligned with the purpose of the Viessmann Group and, through regional and international projects, creates a wide range of opportunities to make the world a little better.

The Hans Viessmann Technologie Foundation promotes engineering and scientific research in the field of technology, in particular in building and refrigeration technology and thermal insulation, as well as scientific training and further education in these specialist areas. In his will, Dr. Hans Viessmann wrote: “It is my wish that technology and science be furthered from the fruits of my life’s work and that my life’s work be continued through research. I would also like to pass on my love of technology and technical sciences. This may be achieved through scientific exchange and by promoting the cultivation of contacts.”

The purpose of the foundation is achieved, among other things, through grants to students from Germany who are studying engineering or sciences in the field of technology at an international university. Preference is given to students who are close to the company. The foundation’s Board is made up of Professor Dr. Martin Viessmann as Chairman and Dr. Harald Fichtner as his deputy. The other members are Dr. Oliver Bär, Friedrich Leupold, Rainer Schmidt, and Dr. Christian Heinrich Sandler. Jörg Lenz and Werner Mergner manage the business of the foundation.