Sustainability | Bucher Municipal

The move towards sustainability

Clean up the world
Today 

Take part in ensuring a cleaner, greener world

Thanks to a growing global population and urbanisation – and the infrastructure challenges that follow – society must act now to improve long-term quality of life for everyone. 

It means turning to sustainable solutions that can fulfill our basic demands while taking into account CO2 emissions, noise pollution, and energy and water consumption. 

Go green - Keeping our long-term perspective in mind

Global focus on environmental and infrastructural challenges has made sustainability a high priority for companies, industries, and society. 

Citycat 2020 electric sweeper

In pursuit of environmentally friendly solutions

Thanks to a shift towards electrification and alternative fuels, the world is witnessing a rise in new technology that does a better job while creating less of a carbon footprint.

People in the street

Cleaner, safer, greener environments – for everyone

Sustainable living is not just about keeping streets clean. It is about creating all-round safer environments – taking issues like noise and air pollution into account. 

CL sprayer

Climate change and the effect on our infrastructure

To reduce pressure on global infrastructure, we need to create durable solutions: from snow and ice removers that keep roads safe at all times, to sewer cleaning units that can manage a greater volume of wastewater. 

Clear the way for
a greener tomorrow

Maximise profit and support sustainability by using efficient, environmentally friendly solutions

Environmental and societal challenges create a need for sustainable development worldwide. In essence, it means meeting our present needs while accelerating our transition towards low-carbon solutions and societies. 

Using electrified technology to power the future. Today.

The good news is the global mission to become more sustainable is well underway: Multinational companies are aiming for carbon neutrality, zero emission cities are being given consideration, and new, electrified technology is powering greener environments. 

Changing the way we shape the world

In addition, CO2 emission regulations mean companies and municipalities demand more efficient cleaning and clearing solutions. This, in turn, motivates us to create technology that emits as little pollution as possible – thereby meeting the needs of our clients and society as a whole. 

Growing a sustainable business takes the right equipment.

Harnessing momentum for electrification and alternative fuels

With the shift towards electrification comes a wave of positive change in the current range of cleaning and clearing solutions on offer – covering everything from sweepers and refuse trucks, to winter maintenance equipment and sewer cleaning units.  

When it comes to sweepers especially, 2018 was a memorable year for Bucher Municipal: with the launch of the industry’s first electrified truck-mounted sweeper. The zero-emissions vehicle produces less noise pollution than conventional sweepers and can be operated for a full work day without needing to be recharged. 

The future of eco-friendly solutions

But there are limitations to electrification. Especially when it comes to larger vehicles – the likes of which, if they even have the means to go electric, would require enormous batteries in order to function. But that does not mean large vehicles cannot be green: Like those powered by CNG or other alternative fuels. 

Meet rising demand for healthier, safer environments head on 

Now more than ever, we need solutions that can manage and support growing strain on sewer systems, roads, and garbage collection. But that’s not enough. We also need to take into account other forms of pollution, creating solutions that produce as little noise and CO2 as possible.

At the centre of it all, we must not forget the health and safety of operators and members of the public. It is why all our vehicles offer drivers a comfortable and easy work space, helping remove any unneccesary worry while they are on the job. By allowing them to concentrate on their surroundings and the task at hand, we improve both your results and public safety. 

Electric spreaders — putting
the environment first

Go green without sacrificing performance

Sustainable living has become a top priority for governments and businesses, leading to greater demand on suppliers to meet higher ethical standards. With this in mind, cleaning and clearing suppliers have turned their sights to electrified vehicles that provide the same high performance while reducing their impact on the environment.  At Bucher Municipal, we have made it our business to create these products of the future.

Reduce CO2 emissions with Bucher Electra 

As part of our drive to accommodate cleaner, safer, and healthier urban ecosystems – and help companies and municipalities meet their own environmental requirements – we developed our groundbreaking electrical spreader. Designed to emit minimal CO2 emissions, lower fuel usage, and reduce the risk of oil leakages, this spreader is 90% more energy efficient than its predecessors.

Other benefits:

  • Performs under any weather conditions
  • Designed for long-term use
  • Battery life equivalent to 9,000 man-hours  
  • Minimal energy usage 
  • Minimal noise pollution 

The Bucher electrical spreader is particularly suited for urban areas, where efforts to reduce noise and air pollution play a leading role. 

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Read our latest sustainability report 

Read about our sustainability strategy and how we are actively reducing our carbon footprint. 

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