WIR SIND BRITA. A global Family

We support each other and like a family – the BRITA family – we stand firm to our principles. We care passionately about what we do. We give our all and focus on creating greatness. And our ambition is to move mountains! We would like to change this world for the better and sustainably. 

More than 2,000 employees from almost 50 different countries work for us all around the world. We are BRITA’s most valuable capital. With our curiosity, enthusiasm, ingenuity and energy we continuously improve existing products, work on innovative solutions for the future, and market our products in over 60 countries. 

At BRITA we are… 

a family company  
In 1966, Heinz Hankammer laid the foundations for the company of today – BRITA – with hand-made filter cartridges that he produced in his garden. Since those early days we have become an innovative market leader in the field of improved drinking water. Under the leadership of Markus Hankammer, a second-generation family member, we have gone from strength to strength. As a family-owned company, we understand that energy, professionalism, commitment, and creativity are valuable human qualities that cannot simply be exhausted. 

Experts in water optimisation and individualisation  
“Everyone should have the greatest possible drinking water experience – according to their own individual needs.” Whether from a carafe or directly from the tap, at your favorite café around the corner, whether simply filtered or cooled and sparkling – BRITA makes it possible for everyone to create their ideal type of water in various ways. 

Talent developers
​​​​​​​At BRITA, we place great emphasis on education and training because our employees are our most valuable resource. We support you and offer modern and effective development opportunities. It is important for us to realise your full potential and to prepare talents from our own ranks for leadership positions. With our international leadership development program called BOLD ("BRITA Opportunities for Leadership Development"), we offer targeted support to young employees who have demonstrated outstanding performance and a high level of commitment, qualifying them for future leadership roles. And it's a great success since more than 60% of our executives come from within our own ranks.

“Great Place To Work” certificate 
BRITA has successfully undergone certification by the international research and consulting institute Great Place to Work® for its locations in Germany and Switzerland. For the “Great Place to Work” award, employees are asked anonymously about their opinion on various aspects of the corporate culture such as diversity, leadership, trust, recognition, promotion, care, cooperation, team spirit and identification with the company.

As a result, 85 percent of those surveyed agreed with the statement that BRITA is a very good place to work. The high level of identification with the company is particularly noteworthy. The results of the survey confirm the high level of employee satisfaction at BRITA. 

Passionately sustainable   
Sustainability is more important than ever today. The climate is changing, the oceans are filled with waste, and entire animal species are facing extinction. At BRITA, we take responsibility for our actions and the environment. We are actively engaged in environmental protection. We have our own recycling program for our products in order to process the raw materials used and to reintroduce them into the production cycle.  With projects like "Balance the impact," we strive to reduce our company-wide CO2 emissions, such as through the use of renewable energy at various locations. At our headquarters in Taunusstein, we even have 300,000 little helpers on board – bees! These little insects do a massive amount to help the environment. 

Another project that is very close to our heart is our collaboration with Whale & Dolphin Conservation (WDC). With our campaign "Weniger Plastik ist Meer" (“less plastic is more” - a play on the words “Meer/mehr” meaning sea/more), we are drawing attention to the pollution of our seas. 

We all live these values in our daily work and consider them an integral part of our corporate culture. Because we know they will be a crucial factor for our success.