By MotorPress
MANN+HUMMEL, the world’s leading filtration specialist, underlines its commitment to sustainability with sizeable donation to South African Non-Profit Organisation after nine years of operation in Africa.
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA: Leading filtration specialists MANN+HUMMEL celebrated a major milestone in the South African market with the opening of a brand-new manufacturing plant in Kempton Park in March this year.
The facility in Johannesburg serves not only as a strategic gateway to sub-Saharan Africa but also serves as a model for sustainable and responsible industrialization. By 2035 this facility aims to achieve carbon neutrality targets. It has already made progress by utilizing solar power in its day-to-day operations, water-efficient processing, transitioning to biodegradable packaging and implementing waste separation and recycling.
MANN+HUMMEL’s local facility sets a new benchmark for sustainable, industrial practices in the region, integrating environmental responsibility into every stage of production. The facility rigourously applies the 3R initiatives: reduce, re-use and recycle to ensure minimal environmental impact in its daily activities.
“This approach ensures that every stage of manufacturing supports our goal of building a low-impact operation that serves both the planet and our communities. As we expand into Africa, this principle will shape the way we build and operate,” said Onur Ozyapici, MANN+HUMMEL Vice President, Automotive Aftermarket ISMEA.
This advanced facility, which produces premium filters for Passenger Car, Commercial Vehicle, and Off-Highway segments, is future-ready. It was designed for expansion with the capacity and infrastructure to scale alongside Africa’s evolving mobility and sustainability needs.
The company has now further underlined its commitment to South Africa’s environment and the wellbeing of its most vulnerable through the sizable donation of R100 000 to a leading non-profit organisation called Food & Trees for Africa that focuses on food security, urban greening and environmental sustainability.
“In this day and age, it simply isn’t enough for a multinational, such as ours, to set facilities up in a new country. We have to ensure that we are socially and environmentally responsible. We want to led the way in sustainable filtration by not only delivering performance but by building solutions that protect the environment, reduce waste and support inclusive, long-term progress in every region we serve. I am, therefore, proud to announce this donation to Food & Trees for Africa that resonates with MANN+HUMMEL’s sustainable production ethos and commitment for a greener Africa,” announced Ozyapici after the handover ceremony at Automechanika Johannesburg 2025.
“Food & Trees for Africa has been conducting exemplary work in helping to curb the effects of climate change, not only on the environment, but on society at large. Its tireless efforts over several decades set an example for us all and we are proud of this association.”
FTFA was founded in 1991, as Trees for Africa. The non-profit organisation soon transformed to help build sustainable lives as well as to uplift poor communities by addressing the pressing issue of food security. FTFA has multiple programs that centre around sustainable agriculture and food production. In addition to tree planting, it raises awareness through Trees for All, Food Gardens for Africa, EduPlant and FEED.
“We commend MANN+HUMMEL for demonstrating that industrial success can—and must—go hand-in-hand with a deep commitment to investing in the environment. This strategic contribution to nature restoration and food security is vital, and it reinforces a fundamental truth: dedicated funding to non-profit organisations like Food & Trees for Africa is essential to translate corporate vision into tangible, lasting impact on the ground,” Christopher Wild, Executive Director at Food & Trees for Africa.
Since inception, FTFA has planted over 4.7 million trees; developed thousands of permaculture food gardens; trained more than 1 500 farmers; and reached over 17 500 schools and communities. The donation from MANN+HUMMEL will help to further the excellent work carried out by the NPO.
Source: Novus Group – Press Bulletin
