Climate Change Data

Hako GmbH

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-01 to 2022-12)

Reporting Period: 2021-01 to 2022-12

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:5,767,357 kg CO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:1,643,206 kg CO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:22,659,933 kWh/year
Water Consumption:12,713 m3/year
Waste Generated:1,397 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:18,843 kg CO2e/€ million turnover (2022)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Circular economy
  • Energy and water consumption of products
  • Ecological business management
  • Product-specific sustainability information
  • Education and training
  • Communication and appreciation
  • Reconciliation of work and family life, health of our employees
  • Compliance
  • Diversity and equal opportunities

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total energy consumption by about 10%
  • Reduced natural gas and biogas consumption by more than 2,000,000 kWh
  • Avoided emissions of 566,280 kg CO2 through energy efficiency measures
  • Reduced CO2 emissions intensity by about 19%
  • Refurbished 64 machines in 2022

Social Achievements

  • 75 employees in vocational training program and 4 in dual studies program in 2022
  • 95.5% of employees felt they were in good hands at Hako (anonymous survey)
  • Various health promotion initiatives (subsidized health benefits, addiction/mentoring representatives, company sports groups, emergency childcare)

Governance Achievements

  • Established a compliance management system
  • Developed a binding Code of Conduct addressing anti-corruption

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Extend sustainability reporting to majority-stake companies
Short-term Goals:
  • Define a strategy to reduce CO2 emissions
  • Test measures to reduce waste and water consumption

Environmental Challenges

  • Need to further reduce CO2 emissions
  • Need to develop a comprehensive system for calculating Scope 3 emissions
  • Need to improve data collection on recycled materials
  • Need to expand sustainability reporting to majority-owned subsidiaries
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing a roadmap for decarbonization
  • Developing a system for recording Scope 3 emissions
  • Developing a system for recording the exact number of further training hours
  • Planning to extend sustainability reporting to majority-stake companies

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Comprehensive risk monitoring system implemented in 2022; first systematic assessment in 2023.

Responsible Procurement
  • Partnerships with suppliers, fair contractual conditions, preference for regional suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, Core Option

Certifications: ISO 14001 (headquarters and two other locations), ISO 45001 (headquarters and two other locations)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 5 (Gender Equality)
  • Goal 4 (Quality Education)

The sustainability program contributes to these SDGs through various initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • 100% electrified Sweepmaster models from 2026
  • Citymaster 1650 ZE with 86% less energy consumption compared to combustion engine counterpart
  • EcoMode (up to 30% energy savings), AquaStop (up to 50% water savings)

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed