Climate Change Data

Dürr AG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:25,269 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:24,079 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1,190 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:10,356 tCO2e/year (business flights only)
Renewable Energy Share:100% of purchased electricity
Total Energy Consumption:134,827 MWh/year
Water Consumption:177,373 m3/year
Waste Generated:13,208 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate protection
  • Human rights (and responsible supply chain)
  • Employee satisfaction and retention
  • People development and further training
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Compliance and anti-corruption

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 55% compared to 2019
  • Sourced 100% of purchased electricity worldwide from renewable energy sources
  • Commissioned photovoltaic systems at multiple sites
  • Reduced energy consumption by 1% despite 7% sales growth

Social Achievements

  • Improved employee satisfaction (72% approval rating in 2023 survey)
  • Achieved an Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) of 20
  • Implemented a new competency model for managers and employees
  • Provided €150,000 for earthquake relief and €150,000 to local charities

Governance Achievements

  • Issued a green Schuldschein loan for €300 million to finance sustainable projects
  • Revised the whistleblowing system to meet legal requirements
  • Improved many ESG ratings

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Increase sales to over €6 billion by 2030
  • Achieve a minimum ROCE of 25%
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve an EBIT margin before extraordinary effects of at least 8% (by 2026 at the earliest)
  • Increase incoming orders and sales by up to 8% each in 2024
  • Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by at least 70% by 2030 (compared to 2019)
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce fixed costs at HOMAG by €25 million in 2024

Environmental Challenges

  • Declining demand in the woodworking machinery market due to high interest rates and construction industry crisis
  • Muted order intake in Clean Technology Systems due to postponed capital spending in Europe
  • Increased material costs
  • Economic slowdown in China
  • Uncertainty in the investment environment in Europe
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented cost-cutting measures at HOMAG, reducing fixed costs by €50 million annually from 2025
  • Adopted a margin-oriented "value before volume" sales strategy
  • Expanded service business
  • Shortened supply chains
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies
  • Implemented price escalation clauses

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Sustainability requirements for high-risk suppliers
  • Pilot project to record CO2 emissions along the supply chain

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Floods
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Growth in battery production technology

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, UNGC

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft (limited assurance for parts of the non-financial statement)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through energy efficiency improvements, sustainable product development, and emissions reductions.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • EcoDryScrubber
  • Eco InCure oven
  • EcoProBooth
  • EcoPaintJet
  • Eco Bell 4 atomizer
  • Electrode coating systems for batteries
  • Machines for timber house construction