Jowat SE
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-01 to 2022-12)
Reporting Period: 2021-01 to 2022-12
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:5,526.5 tCO2e (2021) / 5,312.4 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:3,182.3 tCO2e (2021) / 2,872.9 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:1,825.1 tCO2e (2021) / 1,973.2 tCO2e (2022)
Renewable Energy Share:34.6% (2021 & 2022)
Total Energy Consumption:26,220.1 MWh (2021) / 24,454.6 MWh (2022)
Water Consumption:34,177 m³ (2021) / 34,748 m³ (2022)
Waste Generated:2,793.3 t (2021) / 2,381.9 t (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Products for tomorrow
- More resource-conserving manufacturing
- Responsible procurement practices and supply chain
- Healthy and satisfied employees
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 833.76 MWh (670,920 kWh in Detmold and 162,837 kWh in Elsteraue) from 2019 to 2022.
- 34.6% of total electricity used at manufacturing locations came from renewable sources in 2021 and 2022.
- Reduced product-contaminated wastewater in Detmold to less than 5,000 cubic meters per year in 2021 and 2022.
Social Achievements
- Further improved work-life balance.
- Reduced number of working days lost due to accidents at work per employee compared to 2020.
- Zero fatalities.
Governance Achievements
- Received the “Best Managed Company” award for the third time in a row in 2022.
- No cases of corruption reported.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- By 2025, 80% of suppliers to meet sustainability criteria of Code of Conduct.
Short-term Goals:
- Develop an assessment system with sustainability criteria and assess product development by the end of 2022. By 2025, 80% of product innovations to meet these criteria.
- Double the sales volume of Green Adhesives product range by 2025.
- Develop solutions using at least 25% raw materials based on recycled resources by 2025.
- Reduce waste in production by 15% per manufactured metric ton of finished goods salable by 2025.
- Reduce energy consumption per metric ton of goods produced by 5% compared to 2021 by 2025.
- Reduce Scope 2 emissions by 25% per metric ton of product compared to 2021 by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine negatively impacted 'More Resource-Efficient Production'.
- Increased energy costs due to the EU Green Deal.
- Potential for climate change impacts at High Point (USA) location (storms, flooding).
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing alternative sourcing strategies for raw materials.
- Taking actions to reduce CO2 emissions in manufacturing (alternatives to fossil fuels and raw materials).
- Maintaining protection measures against tornados and flooding at High Point, adapting as necessary.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 80% of suppliers met sustainability criteria by December 31, 2022.
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for suppliers
- Supplier questionnaire on human rights due diligence
- Supplier Chemical Assurance Form (SCAF)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Storms and flooding (High Point, USA)
Transition Risks
- Increased energy costs due to EU Green Deal
Opportunities
- Growing use of biobased and recycled raw materials
- Optimization of adhesive consumption
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 50001 (Detmold & Elsteraue), ISO 14001 (Detmold)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
Jowat's sustainability program and activities contribute to these goals through responsible resource use, employee well-being, sustainable product development, responsible procurement, and climate action.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Green Adhesives product range
- GROW adhesives (biobased)
- VOC-reduced primers
- Hazard-labeling-free Jowatherm-Reaktant® MR product range
Awards & Recognition
- Best Managed Company (2022)