Climate Change Data

L.B. Bohle Maschinen und Verfahren GmbH

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:450.48 tCO2e (2023)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity since 2021)
Total Energy Consumption:897.746 kWh (2023)
Water Consumption:2.197.000 m3 (2023)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 footprint by approximately 9% (44 tons) compared to 2022.
  • Reduced gas consumption by approximately 10% compared to the previous year.
  • Uses 100% green electricity since 2021.

Social Achievements

  • Low employee turnover rate at 3.4%.
  • Average length of service of permanent employees (excluding trainees) was 15.3 years.
  • Introduced flexitime model in production in 2023.
  • Received ISO 45001 certification for occupational health and safety management system.

Governance Achievements

  • Transferred to the “Bohle Foundation” in 2021, securing the company's independent existence.
  • Established a Sustainability Officer and Sustainability Team.
  • Implemented an Integrated Management System (IMS) including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO 45001 certifications.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve climate neutrality.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 30% by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Global corona pandemic and applicable contact restrictions and hygiene regulations.
  • Global procurement problems and supply chain bottlenecks.
  • War in Ukraine.
  • Constant changes at national and international levels with changing or constantly new requirements, regulations, and laws.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focusing on values such as honesty, reliability, and constructive and pragmatic action.
  • Aligning business strategy, processes, and product portfolio with sustainability principles.
  • Investing a portion of sales in making the company sustainable for the future.
  • Implementing an Integrated Management System (IMS).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular supplier surveys and audits

Responsible Procurement
  • Preference for local partners with sustainable practices
  • Code of conduct with partners including social and environmental responsibility standards

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1
  • Goal 2
  • Goal 3
  • Goal 4
  • Goal 5
  • Goal 6
  • Goal 7
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 9
  • Goal 10
  • Goal 11
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 14
  • Goal 15
  • Goal 16
  • Goal 17

L.B. Bohle aligns its strategy and goals with the 17 UN SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • New generation of machines (BFC tablet coater, BRC dry granulator, QbCon® 1) with focus on easy handling, fast cleaning, reliable processes, transparent workflows, economical use of resources and energy monitoring.

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed