Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Protection
• Social Responsibility
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Introduced a uniform energy management system certified according to DIN EN ISO 50001 at German sites
• Established an environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001 in Boituva, Brazil
• Increased use of recycled materials in raw materials and packaging
• Implemented photovoltaic systems at four German plants
• Utilized rainwater for two-thirds of water consumption in Brazil
• Implemented various recycling initiatives across multiple sites
• Developed repair-friendly products and increased product lifespan

Social Achievements

• Various social initiatives in Brazil, China, and India, including donations and project work
• Vaccination campaign for employees and their families in India during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Water treatment plant donation to a boarding school in India
• Family health insurance for employees in India
• Employee training programs and development initiatives across multiple sites
• Job Bike program in Germany
• Mobile working option in Germany

Governance Achievements

• Commitment to the ZVEI Code of Conduct
• Supplier audits and due diligence in supply chain
• Open communication across hierarchies

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Rising energy prices
• Increasing product carbon footprint due to technological advancements
• Supply chain disruptions (implied)

Mitigation Strategies

• Continuous reduction of energy consumption across all sites
• Use of renewable energies (photovoltaics, combined heat and power plants)
• Focus on energy-efficient production processes
• Use of post-industrial recyclate (PIR) in plastic injection molding
• Implementation of a risk management system for supply chain compliance
• Commitment to the ZVEI Code of Conduct

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• ZVEI Code of Conduct
• Supplier visits to ensure compatibility with Schmersal's values

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

Certifications: DIN EN ISO 50001 (German sites), ISO 14001 (Boituva, Brazil)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 1: No Poverty
• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
• Goal 4: Quality Education
• Goal 5: Gender Equality
• Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
• Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
• Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 13: Climate Action
• Goal 15: Life on Land
• Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Schmersal's initiatives contribute to these goals through various environmental, social, and governance programs.

Awards & Recognition

• 2020 Great Place to Work fifth place (Brazil)
• Award for contributions to the city (Brazil)
• Wuppertal’s most attractive employer (Statista, Capital 2019, 2020, 2021)
• Most family-friendly employer (Freundin, kununu 2021)
• Best Employer 2022 (FOCUS Business Ranking)
• Kununu Top Company and Kununu Open Company (Wuppertal)
• Premium for the introduction of operational integration management (LVR Inclusion Office, 2022)