The German firm, which manufactures heating and refrigeration systems, has been involved with the FIS since 2002.

It will be the official title sponsor for the men's and women's FIS Ski Jumping World Cup and Nordic Combined World Cup tours and additionally the title sponsor of the FIS Ski Flying World Championships.

Viessmann, which is also a premium sponsor for the International Biathlon Union, has pledged to support the FIS sustainability activities.

"We are delighted to extend our partnership with Viessmann for the next four years," said FIS chief commercial director Christian Salomon.

"Viessmann and winter sports go hand-in-hand and our FIS disciplines and athletes have benefited for many generations from this fruitful partnership.

"As a trusted partner, FIS will benefit from Viessmann's business solutions, and an energy efficiency calculation of the FIS headquarters will follow."

Ivo Hoevel, vice-president of marketing at Viessman, added: "We want to be much more for the sport than 'just' a sponsor.

"For almost 30 years we have been a reliable partner for generations of athletes.

"We support the 'Next Generation' of athletes.

"That's why we're especially excited to now strengthen our partners' climate goals with our expertise and, most importantly, our climate solutions.

"Together we are a sports family for positive change."

Nordic Combined athlete Eric Frenzel said of the long-term partner: "For me, Viessmann is more than a sponsor, it is the company has accompanied me throughout my sporting life.

"It doesn't surprise me that Viessmann supports the climate goals of FIS.

"That's the way they are, responsibility for the next generation is their DNA."