Climate Change Data

Viasit Bürositzmöbel GmbH

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-04 to 2024-03)

Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1063.88 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:556.62 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:134.06 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:373.2 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:10.38% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:2368.61 MWh/year
Water Consumption:1093 m3/year
Waste Generated:127.90 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved 5 percentage points increase in recycled materials in products by 2024 (a year ahead of schedule)
  • 100% green electricity usage since 2019
  • Achieved FEMB Level 3 certification for sustainably produced office furniture
  • 100% waste separation rate

Social Achievements

  • Investment of approximately 0.5% of turnover in social commitment
  • Various employee wellbeing initiatives (mineral water, onboarding programs, health days, reintegration program, further training opportunities)
  • Support for local sports teams and community initiatives

Governance Achievements

  • No confirmed incidents of corruption
  • No legal proceedings due to anti-competitive behavior
  • EMAS and ISO 14001 certifications

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve climate neutrality by 2027
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce energy consumption by 200 MWh by 2025/26
  • Increase renewable energy share to >15% by 2025
  • Keep specific packaging material use below 1.00 kg/piece by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Maintaining climate neutrality by 2027 (challenges in reducing diesel consumption in logistics)
  • Increasing the share of renewable energy beyond electricity (high fuel consumption)
  • Balancing recycled material use with visual design and technical requirements
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing energy efficiency measures (lighting, door controls, compressor exhaust air)
  • Optimizing route planning and vehicle utilization
  • Using more energy-efficient vehicles
  • Exploring further energy-saving measures
  • Continuing efforts to increase recycled material content

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: All suppliers assessed against environmental criteria at least once a year

Responsible Procurement
  • EMAS/ISO 14001 certified suppliers preferred
  • Code of Conduct requiring avoidance of child labor, forced labor, and corruption

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, EMAS

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EMAS, FEMB Level 3

Third-party Assurance: Dr. Andreas Riss, environmental expert of EMAS with registration number DE-V-0115

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 15

Details on contributions to SDGs are provided throughout the report

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Drumback Creation (climate-neutral chair)

Awards & Recognition

  • Green Product Award for Drumback
  • Blue Angel for low-emission upholstered furniture