NETZSCH Pumpen & Systeme GmbH
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023/24)
Reporting Period: 2023/24
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:330,909 kg CO2/year (electricity) + 202,383 kg CO2/year (natural gas) + 40,144 kg CO2/year (wood chips)
Renewable Energy Share:8% (from photovoltaic system)
Total Energy Consumption:7,072,213 kWh electricity + 948,419 kWh natural gas + 2,491,050 kWh wood chips
Water Consumption:9,143 m³/year
Waste Generated:1,324 tons non-hazardous waste + 116 tons hazardous waste
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Energy Efficiency
- Sustainability
- Social Responsibility
- Resource Conservation
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced natural gas consumption significantly due to a high-performance wood chip heating system and plant merger, resulting in 90% less fossil fuel consumption in 2024 compared to the previous year.
- Reduced hazardous waste by over 25% in FY 23/24 (116 tons compared to 153 tons in the previous year).
- Reduced non-hazardous waste by 1.5% in FY 23/24.
- Created and managed species-rich flowering meadows providing habitats for insects.
Social Achievements
- Awarded silver medal by EcoVadis for corporate social responsibility (CSR) in 2023.
- Active involvement in social projects (details not specified).
Governance Achievements
- ISO 14001 certified environmental management system.
- Aimed for DIN EN ISO 50001 certification for energy management (to be implemented in 2025).
- Guided by ISO 26000 principles for social responsibility.
- Annual EcoVadis assessment for CSR.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Continue to expand and improve environmental and energy management system.
Medium-term Goals:
- Phase out fossil fuels completely.
- Achieve a drastic reduction in paper consumption through the 'Going paperless' project.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce waste volumes, energy consumption, and emissions by approx. 5% (Q1-Q2/23)
- Reduce working materials in the building by approx. 10% (Q3-Q4/23)
Environmental Challenges
- Rising energy prices.
- Climate protection targets.
- Increased electricity consumption due to more powerful machines and digitalization.
- Temporary increases in water consumption due to restructuring projects.
Mitigation Strategies
- Regular energy audits to identify and prioritize potential savings.
- Metering concept to monitor and optimize energy consumption.
- Switching to green electricity since 2022.
- Installation of a photovoltaic system (520 kWp).
- High-performance wood chip heating system (990 kW).
- Use of groundwater for heating and cooling.
- Process flow optimization.
- Waste reduction and recycling initiatives.
- Supplier selection considering energy efficiency and environmental practices.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Considering energy efficiency and environmental practices when selecting suppliers.
- Aligning procurement process with ISO 26000.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ISO 26000
Certifications: ISO 14001
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Silver Medal (2023)