Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainable product development & materials sourcing
• Sustainable R. STAHL solutions for sustainable customers industries
• Sustainable employee well-being
• Sustainable & corporate culture of integrity

Environmental Achievements

• Construction of a 6 MWp ground-mounted photovoltaic plant at Waldenburg site, saving approximately 2,200 tons of carbon emissions per year.

Social Achievements

• Chennai site received the “Work Condition and Work Safety Award” from the VDMA.
• Social project week with 22 trainees supporting four social institutions.

Governance Achievements

• Implementation of a compliance management system for all employees.
• Introduction of new e-learning tools on data protection and cyber security.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and global inflation.
• Material bottlenecks, especially for semiconductor components.
• Rising material costs.

Mitigation Strategies

• Price adjustments and temporary material cost surcharges.
• Building up material stocks.
• Implementing lean management to optimize processes and structures.
• Developing alternative sourcing strategies.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular audits of approximately 60 top suppliers.

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct for suppliers and intermediaries.
• Compliance with ZVEI Code of Conduct.
• Annual inquiries in accordance with the CFSI standard.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Growing demand for LNG and hydrogen technologies.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: WIN Charter

Certifications: ISO 14001 (planned for 2023), ISO 45001 (planned for 2023), Great Start! certificate for dual training program

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3
• SDG 4
• SDG 5
• SDG 9
• SDG 10
• SDG 12
• SDG 13

Initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable product development, solutions for sustainable industries, employee well-being, and a culture of integrity.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• EXpressure® enclosure series.
• LED luminaires with DALI technology.
• Floodlights with new color temperature for aquaculture.

Awards & Recognition

• Great Start! certificate for dual training program (2022)
• Work Condition and Work Safety Award (Chennai site)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainable product development & materials sourcing
• Sustainable R. STAHL solutions for sustainable customers industries
• Sustainable employee well-being
• Sustainable & corporate culture of integrity

Environmental Achievements

• Commissioned a photovoltaic system in Waldenburg with a nominal output of 6 MWp, producing roughly 6 gigawatt hours of climate-neutral electricity per year, cutting CO2 emissions by around 2,200 tons per year.
• Achieved ISO 14001 (environmental protection) and ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety) certifications in addition to ISO 9001.

Social Achievements

• Paid an inflation compensation bonus to all employees at all locations.
• Extended CEO Dr. Mathias Hallmann's contract early until 30 September 2026.
• Implemented a wide range of adjustments in human resources, focusing on harmonization, standardization, and employer branding.
• Negotiated a future wage agreement with the Works Council, securing employment until 2030.

Governance Achievements

• Integrated an ESG component into a new syndicated loan agreement.
• Launched the “EXcelerate – Together towards data-driven corporate EXcellence” program to implement the Group strategy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions (though easing in 2023)
• Increasing price sensitivity from customers and difficulty passing on rising costs.
• Shortage of skilled workers.
• Regulatory uncertainties in the chemical sector (particularly in Germany).
• Geopolitical crises impacting major projects.
• Impairment of the investment in ZAVOD Goreltex in Russia.

Mitigation Strategies

• Sales EXcellence program to prioritize sales work.
• Reorganization of production units to increase output and flexibility.
• New syndicated loan agreement with a significantly higher volume (€140 million).
• Efficiency measures to compensate for higher personnel costs.
• Wide range of adjustments in human resources, focusing on employer branding and talent acquisition.
• EXcelerate program to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Full impairment of the ZAVOD Goreltex investment.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular supplier audits; suppliers required to sign Code of Conduct.

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct
• Supplier sustainability requirements
• Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes, market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Expansion in LNG, hydrogen, and other oil-independent energy sources.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: WIN Charter

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: BDO AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft (financial statements only; non-financial statement not audited)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• LED luminaires
• EXpressure® technology

Awards & Recognition

• Dualis certification for apprenticeship training.