Climate Change Data

Greiner AG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2,830,434 tCO2e/year (all scopes)
Scope 1 Emissions:28,707 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:99,852 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:2,701,875 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:57.8% of total electricity use
Total Energy Consumption:521,170 MWh/year
Water Consumption:30,279 m3/year (net consumption)
Waste Generated:31,373 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:39 kg CO2e per thousand EUR sales revenue in 2022

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate
  • Circular Economy
  • People

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced specific emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) by 65% since 2018
  • Increased renewable electricity share to 57.9% in 2022 (from 35.7% in 2021)
  • Improved energy efficiency by 32% against 2018
  • Acquired a Serbian recycling plant (ALWAG) to increase recycled material use
  • Launched K3® r100 packaging, enabling automatic separation of cardboard and plastic for improved recyclability
  • Yeo Valley Organic partnership reduced plastic use by 145 tons through reusable lids

Social Achievements

  • Established a DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) working group
  • Established a People & Culture Board
  • Launched Greiner SuccessFactors for harmonized HR processes globally
  • Implemented job grading for transparency and fairness in remuneration
  • Increased the proportion of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements to 54% (from 51%)

Governance Achievements

  • Expanded the Executive Board to include a COO
  • Established an Executive Committee for improved Group-wide decision-making
  • Placed a sustainable promissory note loan linked to ESG performance
  • Submitted climate targets to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Become a fully circular company by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030
  • Improve energy efficiency by 20% by 2030
  • Reduce specific emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) by 53% by 2030
  • Increase recycled waste share to 75% by 2030
  • Zero landfill waste globally by 2030
  • 40% women in leadership positions by 2030
  • 50% women in non-production roles by 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption in water-stressed areas
  • Develop a Water Policy for all Greiner sites
  • Increase renewable electricity share to 80% by 2025
  • Improve energy efficiency by 10% by 2025
  • Reduce specific emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) by 38% by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change and its impacts (extreme weather, resource scarcity)
  • Energy price volatility and raw material shortages
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Increasingly stringent ESG regulations
  • Skills shortage and employee retention
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing energy-saving measures and increasing renewable energy use
  • Developing alternative sourcing strategies and strengthening supplier relationships
  • Integrating ESG criteria into product development and procurement
  • Expanding management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001)
  • Investing in employee training and development, promoting flexible work arrangements

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: More than 80 sites audited for corruption risks since 2015; regular supplier assessments and audits using EcoVadis

Responsible Procurement
  • Greiner Code of Conduct
  • Code of Conduct for Suppliers and Business Partners
  • Sustainable Sourcing Policy
  • EcoVadis ratings
  • Local sourcing

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
  • Little consideration of sustainability aspects in the company’s long-term strategy
Opportunities
  • Competitive advantage
  • Image enhancement
  • Employee loyalty
  • Cost advantage
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISO 37301, BRC Global Food Safety Standard, ISO 13485

Third-party Assurance: KPMG Austria GmbH

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 8
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 14

Greiner's initiatives contribute to sustainable economic growth, sustainable consumption and production, climate action, and ocean conservation.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • K3® r100 packaging
  • Reusable lids for yogurt pots
  • Kavodrink reusable drinking bottle
  • Sapphire pipette tips with reduced material usage
  • Compostable capsules
  • Graphite molded foam with improved environmental accounting properties
  • siro.tank.TI.N thermal insulation

Awards & Recognition

  • 2022 WorldStar Award for circular economy for plastics
  • Large Employer Award at the Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards