SLM Solutions Group AG
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1899 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:297 tCO2e (natural gas) + 212 tCO2e (diesel)
Scope 2 Emissions:1302 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:60%
Total Energy Consumption:2782 MWh/year
Water Consumption:1813 m3/year
Waste Generated:92.3 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
Environmental Achievements
- 5% reduction in power consumption of systems targeted over 5 years (2020-2025)
- 10% reduction of hazardous metal sludge produced from systems targeted over 5 years (2020-2025)
- Development of a comprehensive waste concept for metal powder for customers
- Installation of a 191 kWp photovoltaic system producing 186 MWh of electricity in 2020 (approximately 7% of total electricity consumption)
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- 75% of corporate vehicles to be plug-in hybrid or electric by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- 5% reduction in power consumption of systems by 2025
- 10% reduction of hazardous metal sludge produced from systems by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing waste produced by machines
- Reducing energy consumption
- Sustainable water usage
Mitigation Strategies
- Expansion of PFM (Powder Feed Method) technology and improvements in the powder recycling process to reduce waste
- Implementation of energy efficiency measures
- Sustainable water usage and further reduction of freshwater usage
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: ~86% of suppliers located in Germany in 2020
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier selection and audit questionnaire incorporates ISO certification, environmental, energy and waste related questions