W. Neudorff GmbH KG
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-10 to 2022-09)
Reporting Period: 2020-10 to 2022-09
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1,330 t CO2 eq/year (2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:1,257 t CO2e/year (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:72 t CO2e/year (2022)
Renewable Energy Share:20% (target not yet achieved)
Total Energy Consumption:8,801 MWh/year (2022)
Water Consumption:8,908 m³/year (2022)
Waste Generated:669 tons/year (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Resources
- Biodiversity
- Social Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced indirect emissions by 89% through own electricity generation and certified green electricity.
- Converted company fleet to hybrid and electric vehicles.
- Offset unavoidable emissions with climate protection certificates since September 2020.
- Achieved 50% climate-neutral production through own efforts and 50% through offsetting.
- Use of peat-free soil.
- Expanded photovoltaic systems on the roof of production facility in Emmerthal by 3,115.1 m² generating approx. 57 MWh of electricity per year.
- Switched entire pallet system from disposable to reusable pallets.
- Vacuum evaporator system to recover rinsing water from production plant.
Social Achievements
- Maintained stable employment levels and expanded the number of employees despite pandemic and resource scarcity.
- Implemented a comprehensive hygiene plan and enabled mobile work during the pandemic.
- Participation in the "Cycling to work" campaign.
- Corporate Benefits Programme offering special purchasing conditions.
- Bicycle leasing available to all employees since 2015.
- WildgärtnerFreude insect houses manufactured in cooperation with PLSW, supporting people with disabilities.
Governance Achievements
- Management team restructured in 2022.
- Membership in various associations committed to environmental and climate protection (e.g., VCI, Climate Neutral Weserbergland 2030 Alliance).
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Creating long-term job security to stabilize the region.
- Transferring a stable and successful family business to the next generation.
Medium-term Goals:
- Expansion of own electricity supply to 20% by 2025 (new target).
Short-term Goals:
- Use and purchase of raw materials and active ingredients only according to firmly defined sustainability standards by 2023.
- 100% recyclable packaging by 2025.
- Use of at least 30% recycled material in all packaging by 2025.
- 100% automated energy monitoring for own power consumption by 2024.
- Introduction of occupational health management by 2024.
Environmental Challenges
- Covid-19 pandemic and resource scarcity caused by the Ukraine war.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Energy supply bottlenecks.
Mitigation Strategies
- Forward-looking planning in purchasing and production.
- Commitment of all employees.
- Crisis team established to develop implementation options.
- Early opportunity for employees to do mobile work.
- Comprehensive hygiene plan developed.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sourcing raw materials, packaging, and services from the Weserbergland region wherever possible.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: 2030 Agenda, Sustainable Development Goals
Certifications: EN ISO 9001, ISO 50001, ISO 14001, EcoCert
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Organic fertilizers
- Biological crop protection products
- Peat-free soils
- Zasso electrophysical weed control
Awards & Recognition
- Brand of the Century in crop protection
- 2nd place in the Impact on Earth category of the Sustainable Impact Award 2022
- Green Brand Germany
- Germany's most sustainable small business