SEG Automotive Germany GmbH
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:27%
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
- Sustainable Purchasing
- Health & Safety
- Business Ethics & Society
Environmental Achievements
- Increased green energy from 24% to 27% from 2022 to 2023.
- Reduced energy consumption (kWh/Working Hour) from 7.05 to 6.69 from 2022 to 2023.
- Implemented various projects to reduce energy consumption in plants (improved ventilation, new forklift technology, LED lighting).
- Reduced freshwater consumption through rainwater harvesting and water reuse initiatives in various locations.
- Eliminated refrigerant 22 in Lerma plant, reducing ozone depletion and global warming potential.
- Changed packaging material from polystyrene to biodegradable cardboard in India, avoiding 15 cubic meters of polystyrene waste per year.
Social Achievements
- Supported 30 social projects in 2023.
- Launched two new internal leadership training programs: BecomeLeader and StayLeader.
- Supported various community initiatives globally (e.g., providing Christmas hampers, supporting education, renovating children's homes).
Governance Achievements
- Established a global sustainability organization with a CSR committee and global CSR team.
- Implemented a whistleblowing channel for anonymous reporting of ethical concerns.
- Developed and implemented Ethics and Business Conduct Guidelines.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve carbon neutrality
Medium-term Goals:
- Significantly reduce Scope 1 emissions by 2030.
- Switch to 100% green electricity by 2030.
- Continuously reduce Scope 3 emissions until neutrality.
Short-term Goals:
- Improve the process of approval and financing of sustainability projects in 2024.
- Include sustainability targets in the incentive system of management in 2024.
- Intensify and standardize global collaboration with local CSR and HSE responsibles in 2024.
Environmental Challenges
- Safety performance in Europe did not meet the target in 2023.
- Increasing complexity of global supply chains.
- Need to further reduce Scope 3 emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented counteractive measures to improve safety performance in Europe.
- Implementing a digital tool to identify and evaluate risks in the supply chain.
- Committed to continuously reducing Scope 3 emissions until neutrality is reached.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, CDP
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Fuel-saving, high-efficiency product families
- E-machines for commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and light electric vehicles