Climate Change Data

Zecher GmbH

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:55.5% (2018)
Total Energy Consumption:3172439 kWh/year (2018)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Energy Consumption
  • Innovation
  • Sustainable Cleaning Methods
  • Harmful Substance Avoidance
  • Employee Well-being

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by 25% (27,000 kWh/a) with compressor replacement.
  • Reduced lighting energy consumption by 66.88% (262,621 kWh/a) through LED upgrade.
  • Heat recovery from machines for office heating.
  • Partnership with LaserClean for sustainable roller cleaning (no chemicals or water used).

Social Achievements

  • Sufficient wages, high social standards and work safety standards to reduce sick days and increase productivity.
  • Cooperation with LaserClean creating jobs and expanding their market reach.

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Continue increasing the share of renewable energy.
  • Apply heat capturing to most machines.

Environmental Challenges

  • High energy consumption (3,172,439 kWh/a in 2018).
  • Use of unavoidable chemicals.
  • Lack of viable alternative for Chromium oxide ceramics (Cr2O3).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Replacing older energy-intensive equipment with more energy-efficient alternatives.
  • Upgrading exhaust air unit with a new water-based filter system (reducing chrom and chrom (6) emissions).
  • Collaborating with research centers and universities to find a suitable alternative for Chromium oxide ceramics.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • SteppedHex patent (higher resolution, less ink)
  • High Ink Transfer (H.I.T.) engraving (higher quality, less ink)

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed