Climate Change Data

SurTec International GmbH

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:33% in 2020, aiming for 53% by 2026

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Resource Efficiency
  • Waste Reduction
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Sustainable Product Development
  • Supplier Responsibility
  • Human Rights
  • Diversity & Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 40% from 2019 to 2020 (366t less CO2)
  • Increased renewable energy share to 33% in 2020 (14% increase from 2019)
  • Reduced energy consumption by 7% compared to 2019
  • Reduced CMR substances by 28% between 2014 and 2021
  • Reduced SVHC substances used in products by about 10% over the last 5 years
  • Developed chromium(VI)-free passivation processes
  • Developed recyclable cleaning agents
  • Zwingenberg site built to Passive House Standard

Social Achievements

  • Launched Occupational Health Management (OHM) program in 2019
  • Global "We all take care" initiative participation since 2002
  • Commitment to UN Global Compact principles
  • Focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace
  • Zero Accident initiative

Governance Achievements

  • Certified to DIN ISO 9001, DIN ISO 14001, and ISO 45001
  • Material Compliance Management (MCM) ensures compliance with standards and legal requirements
  • Commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Climate-neutral by 2045 (Scope 1 and 2)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 50% renewable energy by 2025 (revised to 85% by 2026)
  • Climate-neutral by 2045 (Scope 1 and 2)
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce relative CO2 emissions by 25% by 2025
  • Reduce energy consumption by 2%/year
  • Reduce CO2 emissions by 5%/year
  • Reduce hazardous waste by 3%/year
  • Reduce raw materials by 1.5%/year
  • Reduce water usage by 1.5%/year

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased hazardous waste due to reporting requirements, increased returned packaging, and raw material substitutions
  • Varying conditions for procuring clean energy around the world
  • Supply chain disruptions and legislative requirements leading to increased waste
Mitigation Strategies
  • Maximising sustainability of return process for packaging
  • Long-term contracts for clean energy or plans for photovoltaic systems
  • Strategic product portfolio analysis to guide development of new product formulations
  • Continuous improvement of wastewater treatment plants and rinsing processes
  • Implementation of an evaporation-based wastewater treatment plant in China

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Dedicated supplier selection system with clear guidelines for ethical and legal compliance
  • Ethical sourcing for portfolio analyses (e.g., conflict minerals)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: DIN ISO 9001, DIN ISO 14001, ISO 45001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • Goal 4: Quality Education
  • Goal 5: Gender Equality
  • Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • Goal 13: Climate Action

SurTec's activities contribute to these goals through various initiatives described in the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Chromium(VI)-free passivation processes
  • Recyclable cleaning agents
  • MEA-free cleaning systems
  • Chloride-free demulsifiers
  • Phosphate-free products
  • Cr(III)-based processes
  • Low-temperature products
  • High-alloy zinc/iron coatings