ZEITRAUM GmbH
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Human rights
- Labor standards
- Environment
- Corruption prevention
- Climate change
- Resource conservation
- Sustainable consumption and production
- Circular economy
- Fair supply chains
- Social commitment
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Employee well-being
Environmental Achievements
- 100% green electricity at headquarters since 2009
- Major production partner uses photovoltaic system covering >20% of electricity demand
- Another large production partner uses 100% green electricity
- Packaging materials converted to sustainable alternatives, reducing transport volumes through flat-pack packaging
- Reduced gas and electricity consumption per employee
- Reduced paper consumption in the office
Social Achievements
- Developed a Code of Conduct for suppliers and production partners
- Implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility check for suppliers
- Launched the Furniture Footprint, an interactive sustainability rating system for products
- Annual wage adjustments
- Voluntary profit-sharing scheme for employees
- Supplementary company health insurance for employees
- Low sick leave rate (2.0% in 2020)
- Low employee turnover rate
- Regular further training measures for employees
- Support for charitable projects
Governance Achievements
- Participation in the UN Global Compact
- Winning the German Sustainability Award Design with the Furniture Footprint
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions
Medium-term Goals:
- Replace 80% of company vehicles with electric vehicles or ecologically equivalent vehicles
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce PUR foam consumption by 25%
- Reduce MDF consumption by 30%
- Reduce aluminum consumption by 90%
- Reduce steel consumption by 10%
- Reduce primary down by 50%
- Increase the share of flat-pack furniture to >60%
- Establish 5 repair service points in Germany
- Donation value for reforestation projects of €15,000
- Reduce power consumption by 30%
- Reduce gas consumption by 20%
- Reduce paper consumption by 30%
- Increase proportion of employees who cycle to work to 35%
Environmental Challenges
- Risks associated with wood sourcing due to climate change and intensive forestry
- Challenges in achieving a perfect circular economy for furniture
- Risks related to long supply chains and potential for human rights violations
- Challenges in reducing energy-intensive materials like steel and aluminum
- Challenges in reducing the use of down due to ethical concerns
- Increasing complaint rate
Mitigation Strategies
- Sourcing wood from sustainable forestry and promoting reforestation projects
- Designing repairable, durable products with high recycling potential
- Developing a Code of Conduct and implementing CSR checks for suppliers
- Exploring alternative materials to reduce reliance on energy-intensive materials
- Sourcing down from slaughter plucking and exploring alternatives like recycled polyester
- Addressing complaints and improving product quality
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct
- CSR checks
- Long-term partnerships
- Regional sourcing where possible
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Forest fires
- Droughts
- Storms
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Use of wood as a carbon store
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, 17 Sustainable Development Goals
Certifications: FSC, PEFC, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 18001, ISO 22000, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Responsible Down Standard, Blue Angel, CATAS, CE, eco INSTITUT, Émissions Dans L’Air Intérieur, EU Ecolabel, European Timber Regulation (EUTR), GREENGUARD Certification, Indoor Air Comfort Gold, LGA tested for harmful substances, Marine equipment 96/98/EC, natureplus, NHLA Sustainability Verification Certificate, QULLGA schadstoff- geprüft
UN Sustainable Development Goals
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The report details how various initiatives contribute to each of the 17 SDGs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Furniture Footprint
- Flat-pack packaging
- Repairable designs
Awards & Recognition
- German Sustainability Award Design