Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economy
• Compliance and Corporate Governance
• Ecology
• Work Environment and Working Conditions
• Diversity
• Human Rights
• Social Issues

Environmental Achievements

• Initiated a large-scale project to determine the CO2 footprint to derive measures for reduction and compensation.
• Developed a comprehensive concept for switching to e-mobility for company vehicles at the Landau headquarters.
• Commissioned a new logistics center, enabling faster goods availability and eliminating the need for additional external warehouses, resulting in significant savings in supplier trips.
• Increased the use of recycled materials in POS displays (80-99% recycled paper).

Social Achievements

• Financially and/or personally supported 43 social projects, with donations in the mid-six-figure range.
• Supported large-scale events such as the RTL donation marathon and "Licht ins Dunkel" in Austria.
• Voluntarily extended the warranty period to three years for several product lines.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a comprehensive IT security training program globally.
• Established a transparent risk management system to identify, assess, and manage risks across all departments.
• Introduced a company-wide master data management system for creditor management to improve transparency and reduce risks.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global logistics crisis with rapidly increasing transport prices and significant bottlenecks in transport capacity.
• Globally increasing inflation.
• Ongoing Corona pandemic impacting planning and strategic/operational processes.
• Dependence on digital systems.
• Trade conflicts.
• Shortage of resources and components.

Mitigation Strategies

• Increased resilience to IT infrastructure threats through technical measures and investment in cybersecurity personnel.
• Developed alternative sourcing strategies to reduce supply chain dependencies.
• Implemented a centralized demand forecast and planning, central disposition management, shipment consolidation management, central capacity management, a new transport management system in China, inbound freight management for all transcontinental goods movements, and international warehouse management.
• Continued investment in cybersecurity.
• Consolidation of existing system landscapes, harmonization of processes, and standardization of underlying master data to improve quality, automation, and scalability of business processes.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: >80% of global transports with partners committed to sustainable ecological concepts; BSCI audits for suppliers in high-risk countries.

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct based on ILO conventions, UN Declaration of Human Rights, UN conventions on children's rights, and OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
• Selection of suppliers considering sustainability aspects and BSCI certification.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: § 289c HGB (German Commercial Code)

Certifications: BSCI

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Power X-Change battery platform

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Pollution
• Circular Economy
• Workforce
• Workers in the Value Chain
• Consumers and End-Users
• Affected Communities
• Governance
• Risk Management

Environmental Achievements

• Measured CO2e footprint since 2021, expanding tracking to more products and regions in 2022.
• Utilized photovoltaic systems on warehouse roofs to generate solar energy.
• Transitioned part of the vehicle fleet to electric vehicles and increased charging stations.
• Converted forklifts to electric operation.
• Logistics center in Landau reduced transshipment trips, saving over 100,000 kilometers.
• Increased recycling rate of paper, cardboard, and carton in product packaging to >75%.

Social Achievements

• Launched Einhell Academy, providing 2460 training hours for 243 employees in 2022.
• Supported over 47 projects with a total donation of €469,000.
• Implemented a BusinessBike program for employee commuting.
• Conducted risk assessments for psychological stress, leading to workshops and resource identification.

Governance Achievements

• Voluntarily submitted a Corporate Governance Statement.
• Established group-wide compliance guidelines with defined responsibilities and reporting channels.
• Implemented a structured risk management system for identifying, evaluating, and monitoring risks.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all operations and product lines.
• Managing supply chain sustainability, particularly in high-risk countries.
• Balancing economic growth with social and environmental responsibility.
• Ensuring compliance with international and local regulations across various regions.

Mitigation Strategies

• Continuous monitoring and expansion of CO2e footprint tracking.
• Implementation of renewable energy sources and electric vehicle transition.
• Optimization of logistics processes and reduction of transport distances.
• Supplier audits based on BSCI standards and ILO conventions.
• Group-wide compliance guidelines and risk management system.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular audits based on BSCI standards and ILO conventions.

Responsible Procurement

• BSCI certification in high-risk countries.
• Compliance with ILO conventions and UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESRS

Certifications: BSCI

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Power X-Change battery system

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed