Climate Change Data

LOESCHE GmbH

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Scope 1 and 2 emissions decreased by over 40% since 2019 (specific figures not provided)
Total Energy Consumption:Approximately 35 billion kWh/year (electricity consumption of LOESCHE mills)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Overall GHG emissions for LOESCHE GmbH declined by more than 40% since 2019. This is mainly due to the switch to renewable energy by our electricity supplier for our main office headquarters in Duesseldorf and reducing room temperature, saving gas consumption.

Social Achievements

  • No reportable occupational accidents in 2022.
  • Launched Social Responsibility Days in 2022 to aid Ukrainian refugees.
  • Introduced company bicycle leasing program in 2022.

Governance Achievements

  • Voluntarily adhering to the German Supply Chain Act.
  • Developed and launched an eLearning training program focusing on the General Equal Treatment Act.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Scope 3 emissions are significantly larger than scope 1 and 2 emissions.
  • Need to reduce the CO2 footprint of cement production.
  • Declining availability of conventional supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs).
  • Managing waste and maximizing landfill diversion.
  • Recycling of wind turbine rotor blades.
  • Improving diversity and inclusion within the workforce.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Started the process of identifying and calculating all scope 3 emissions.
  • Developing technologies for the provision of clinker substitutes (Greenkey Solutions: C/CLAY, E/SLAG, S/CRETE).
  • Utilizing alternative fuels (A/FUEL) and green hydrogen (H2/BURNER).
  • Developing modular plants for global waste-to-fuel solutions.
  • Engaging in glass fiber material recycling (windmill recycling).
  • Committed to taking decisive action to enhance its appeal as an employer for all genders.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Collaboration with key suppliers committed to sustainability objectives.
  • Voluntary adherence to the German Supply Chain Act.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes.
  • Utilization of green hydrogen.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through reduced emissions, resource efficiency, and sustainable solutions.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Greenkey Solutions (C/CLAY, E/SLAG, S/CRETE, A/FUEL, H2/BURNER)
  • PRONAMIC® wear parts