Climate Change Data

KAMAX Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced solvent emissions by 80% in fastener coating since 2013, resulting in only 8.5 tons per year.
  • Achieved 20-50% improvement in energy efficiency with new Airtech compressors in Lapeer (USA).
  • Transitioning to energy-efficient LED lighting across international locations.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented various employee wellbeing initiatives including subsidized canteen, health days, and a diabetes management program in the USA.
  • Established a new training center with an investment of 3 million euros.
  • Global trainee program with placements across departments and locations.
  • Employee exchange program across locations and countries.
  • Awards for best doctoral and master’s theses in cooperation with Technical University in Clausthal.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a company-wide compliance organization with a Group Compliance Officer and local officers.
  • Implemented a global whistleblower system.
  • Homberg and Osterode locations certified for industrial safety.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Sustainability to become a firm component of corporate strategy.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Convert company car pool to sustainable drive systems.
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase R&D investment by 25%.

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacted operations and programs.
  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from production activities.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Established a pandemic team and implemented comprehensive protective measures.
  • Implemented various energy efficiency measures and process optimizations.
  • #KAMAXkicksCorona campaign including testing and vaccination.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • E-mobility

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • KXhead (35% weight reduction)
  • KXtreme fasteners