Climate Change Data

Siemens AG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2002, 2009, 2018, 2021-10 to 2022-09, 2022, 2023, 2024)

Reporting Period: 2002

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Corporate Responsibility
  • Financial Integrity

Social Achievements

  • Commitment to vocational training and continuing education; roughly Û500 million invested, 40% in vocational training, 60% in continuing education; 12,000 young people enrolled in apprenticeship and work-study programs.
  • Siemens Leadership Framework introduced to evaluate managerial achievement in four areas: financial results, employee motivation, customer satisfaction, and process quality; 5,000 managers participated.

Governance Achievements

  • Implementation of the highest standards of corporate governance; careful consideration of recommendations from the German Corporate Governance Code, U.S. and European regulations; detailed description of corporate governance system in the report.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Difficult and unstable macroeconomic environment; structural crises in key sectors; dramatic declines in demand in the carrier segment of the Information and Communications business; paradigm shift in the telecom industry; reduced investment budgets from telecom operators; difficulties in the Industrial Solutions and Services Group due to economic downturn and structural problems; weaknesses in the IT market affecting Siemens Dematic.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Extensive and robust business portfolio; unwavering focus on innovation management; global network of innovation; management systems to optimize business excellence; anticipation of normalization in the power plant sector; early-warning systems and flexible production structures in automation and drives and lighting businesses; steps to provide Industrial Solutions and Services with a solid basis for future success; transformation from technology provider to business problem solver; adjustment of operations in Information and Communications; Operation 2003 initiative focusing on restoring profitability, integration of acquisitions, increasing U.S. profitability, asset management, and cost reduction; portfolio adjustments where necessary.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Period: 2009

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:4.0 million tons of CO2e (2008)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Energy efficiency
  • Sustainable urban development
  • Healthcare
  • Globalization
  • Supply chain sustainability
  • Compliance
  • Employee well-being
  • Responsible value creation

Environmental Achievements

  • Customers reduced CO2 emissions by 210 million tons through Siemens' ecofriendly products and solutions.
  • Siemens factory in Gebze, Turkey, consumed 25% less energy and 50% less water than its predecessor.
  • Hospital in Bremerhaven, Germany, reduced energy consumption by more than 25% and CO2 emissions by 4,130 tons annually.
  • Oslo metro vehicles consumed 30% less energy than conventional rail cars.
  • Europe's largest wind farm (Whitelee, Scotland) installed with Siemens turbines, reducing CO2 emissions by up to eight million tons annually.

Social Achievements

  • Launched Diversity Initiative to foster a diverse workforce.
  • Improved healthcare quality and affordability through innovative technologies.
  • Implemented occupational safety and health management programs.
  • Continued commitment to social responsibility in the communities where Siemens operates.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a comprehensive compliance program and processes.
  • Settled lawsuits related to bribery allegations.
  • Improved compliance structures and processes, becoming a benchmark for other companies.
  • Achieved top rating in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Codes of Conduct/Compliance and Risk & Crisis Management.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Pioneer energy efficiency, industrial productivity, affordable and personalized healthcare, and intelligent infrastructure solutions.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase the share of cross-Sector managed procurement volume by 60% by 2010.
  • Increase the share of sourcing from emerging markets to 25% of total volume in the medium term.
  • Reduce the total number of suppliers by 20% in the medium term.
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase energy efficiency by 20% and reduce production-related CO2 emissions by 20% by 2011 (revenue-adjusted basis).
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2011 (revenue-adjusted basis).
  • Reduce energy consumption, water consumption, and waste at key locations by 20% by 2011.
  • Generate €25 billion in revenue from environmental and climate protection products and solutions by 2011.

Environmental Challenges

  • Global financial and economic crisis impacting demand for products and services.
  • Climate change and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Growing demand for energy and dwindling natural resources.
  • Need for sustainable urban development and efficient infrastructures.
  • Globalization and international competition.
  • Supply chain disruptions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented cost-cutting measures and restructured the company.
  • Developed and expanded the Environmental Portfolio of green technologies.
  • Increased investments in research and development, particularly in green technologies.
  • Focused on innovation- and technology-driven growth markets.
  • Expanded local presence to serve customers more effectively.
  • Improved supply chain management through central procurement, global value sourcing, and supplier reduction.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Expected suppliers to respect human and employee rights and comply with environmental requirements, occupational health and safety standards, and anti-corruption regulations.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and solutions.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, Greenhouse Gas Protocol Initiative

Certifications: LEED Gold Green Building certification (Gebze factory)

Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Environmental Portfolio of green technologies
  • Energy-efficient combined-cycle power plants
  • Energy-saving lamps
  • Intelligent building management systems
  • Renewable energy systems and components
  • Environmental technologies for water management and air pollution control

Awards & Recognition

  • No. 1 position in the Diversified Industrials sector of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Reporting Period: 2018

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1.5 million tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:821,000 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:637,000 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:15,486,000 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:55%
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:17.61 million m3/year
Waste Generated:474,000 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Governance & Compliance
  • Resource Conservation
  • Human Rights
  • Supply Chain Management

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 33 percent since fiscal 2014 (from 2.2 million tons to 1.5 million tons in fiscal 2018).
  • Enabled customers to reduce their CO2 emissions by 609 million metric tons in fiscal 2018.
  • 80% of electricity consumption at German sites covered by renewables.
  • 35 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions at Melbourne Museum through energy efficiency improvements.

Social Achievements

  • Invested more than €500 million annually in training and education for employees.
  • Granted software licenses for PLM software to more than 3,000 educational institutions in over 70 countries.
  • Launched the “Charter of Trust” in cooperation with the Munich Security Conference.
  • One of the world’s largest private training companies, with approximately 11,000 young people enrolled in training programs.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a robust Compliance System based on prevention, detection, and response.
  • Launched the Siemens Integrity Initiative, committing over US$ 70 million to 55 projects combating corruption.
  • Rated the most sustainable company in its industry by RobecoSam/Dow Jones and listed in the DJSI World Index for the 19th consecutive time.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Become carbon neutral by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Halve the footprint of own operations by 2020 compared with 2014.
  • Reduce fleet emissions by 33% by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain (supply chain, own operations, customer products/services).
  • Managing compliance risks in a complex global business environment.
  • Ensuring respect for human rights across diverse global operations and supply chains.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Global CO2-Neutral Program aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030.
  • Drive Energy Efficiency Program investing €100 million to improve energy efficiency at Siemens sites.
  • Robust Compliance System with prevention, detection, and response mechanisms.
  • Siemens Integrity Initiative to combat corruption.
  • Risk-based approach to supply chain management with supplier audits and codes of conduct.
  • Human rights framework with due diligence processes and grievance mechanisms.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 3,688 Corporate Responsibility Self-Assessments (CRSA) and 765 supplier quality audits with integrated sustainability questions in 2018.

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct for Siemens Suppliers and Third-Party Intermediaries
  • Risk-based approach to supplier selection and monitoring
  • External sustainability audits

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and solutions

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Comprehensive option, UN Global Compact, UN Guiding Principles Reporting Framework

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3
  • Goal 4
  • Goal 5
  • Goal 7
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 9
  • Goal 11
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 16
  • Goal 17

Siemens' products, solutions, responsible business practices, thought leadership, and community engagement contribute to these SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Environmental Portfolio products and solutions
  • “Blue” product line for eco-transparency

Awards & Recognition

  • Rated the most sustainable company in its industry by RobecoSam/Dow Jones
  • Listed in the DJSI World Index for the 19th consecutive time

Reporting Period: 2021-10 to 2022-09

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:70,944,794 tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3)
Scope 1 Emissions:11,794 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:30,565 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:69,850,000 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:11.06% (based on total energy consumption)
Total Energy Consumption:165,921 GWh/year
Water Consumption:274,475 KL/year
Waste Generated:3,563 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:5.24 MT CO2e/FTE (Scope 1+2)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Decarbonization
  • Ethics
  • Governance
  • Resource efficiency
  • Equity
  • Employability

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 2,958 tons equivalent through rooftop solar PV plants
  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 1,068 tons equivalent through Power Purchase Agreement
  • Reduced energy consumption by 2,634 MWh equivalent to 2,081 tons of CO2 emission equivalent through energy efficient centralized chiller and HVLS fans
  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 73 tons equivalent through reuse and reclaim of transformer oil
  • Energy savings of 80 MWh through Adiabatic Mist cooling
  • Energy savings of 9 MWh through Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) installation
  • Energy savings of 34 MWh through reduction of heated water volume in rotor machine washing tank
  • Energy savings of 55 MWh through usage of electromagnetic feeders
  • Energy savings of 103.3 MWh through HVLS fans, chiller optimization, and Electropolishing process improvements
  • Energy savings of 11 MWh through LED lighting replacement

Social Achievements

  • Launched Healthy and Safe @ Siemens program focusing on physical and mental well-being
  • Implemented COVID-19 care package for families of deceased employees and workers
  • Provided transition assistance programs like ‘Siemens Nivrtti’ for employees aged 55 and above
  • Conducted training programs on health and safety measures and skill upgradation for employees and workers

Governance Achievements

  • Board periodically reviews Siemens Business Conduct Guidelines (BCG)
  • CEO & Managing Director and CFO & Executive Director responsible for sustainability decisions
  • Annual review of NGRBCs performance

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Net-zero in own operations by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions (implied)
  • ESG risks associated with business counterparts (downstream)
Mitigation Strategies
  • ESG due diligence tool for assessing downstream counterparts
  • Supplier audits and improvement measures to address sustainability risks
  • Siemens Group Code of Conduct for Suppliers and Third-Party Intermediaries

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 83.5% underwent CRSA; 24% underwent ESA

Responsible Procurement
  • Siemens Group Code of Conduct for Suppliers and Third-Party Intermediaries
  • Corporate Responsibility Self-Assessment (CRSA)
  • External Sustainability Audits (ESA)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
  • Developing sustainable products and solutions

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, UN Global Compact, SBTI (Science Based Target initiative)

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2022

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:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Decarbonization
  • Circular Economy
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Renewable Energy
  • Supply Chain Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Various chemical companies have implemented initiatives to reduce energy consumption, increase renewable energy use, and improve electrification.
  • Tata Europe's CCU plant captures CO2 and uses it as feedstock.
  • BASF aims for climate neutrality by 2050, focusing on electrification and renewable energy.
  • DuPont aims for a 23% reduction in energy consumption over 10 years using biofeedstock and renewable electricity.

Social Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • BASF's commitment to climate neutrality by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • High fragmentation in the chemical industry makes it difficult to achieve widespread buy-in for decarbonization strategies.
  • High investments and fixed capital in chemical plants.
  • Complexity of addressing Scope 3 emissions from raw materials.
  • Regional variations in renewable energy supply and economic costs.
  • Need for customization of decarbonization strategies for each chemical producer.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing individualized decarbonization plans for each facility.
  • Leveraging key processes like decarbonization roadmapping, energy optimization, infrastructure modernization, and service-based business models.
  • Collaboration with upstream and downstream partners to address Scope 3 emissions.
  • Seeking external third-party support to navigate regional complexities and identify opportunities.
  • Utilizing digitalization and data-driven technologies to optimize operations and reduce emissions.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Decarbonizing Scope 3 emissions through agreements and raw materials.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Methodology

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2023

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:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • environmental
  • employee
  • social
  • human rights
  • anti-corruption
  • bribery
  • sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Social Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • supply chain disruptions
  • geopolitical uncertainties
  • economic slowdowns
  • inflation
  • rising interest rates
  • cybersecurity threats
  • shortage of skilled personnel
  • climate change litigation
  • changes in regulations
  • compliance risks
Mitigation Strategies
  • DEGREE sustainability framework
  • ESG due diligence process
  • hedging activities
  • project management improvements
  • cost-reduction measures
  • cyber defense measures
  • talent acquisition strategies
  • compliance organization
  • global compliance program

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: GRI

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2024

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:416,758 tCO2e/year (including Siemens Healthineers)
Scope 1 Emissions:347 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:94 tCO2e/year (market based)
Scope 3 Emissions:416,758 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:52.7% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:9,012 GWh/year
Water Consumption:12.75 million m3/year
Waste Generated:345.5 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:5.6 metric tons of CO2e per million € revenue (Scope 1+2)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Decarbonization
  • Ethics
  • Governance
  • Resource Efficiency
  • Equity
  • Employability

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions in own operations by 60% since 2019 (overachieved 2025 interim ambition of 55% reduction)
  • Decreased energy consumption by 17% since 2021
  • 97% of locations implemented water strategies
  • More than 25,000 Siemens products received Siemens EcoTech recognition in fiscal 2024
  • Products sold to customers are projected to avoid around 144 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions over their lifetime

Social Achievements

  • Women hold 32.6% of top management positions, surpassing the 2025 DEGREE ambition of 30%
  • Invested €442 million in employee education and training
  • Employees accrued 27 digital learning hours per person, achieving the 2025 DEGREE ambition of 25 hours ahead of schedule

Governance Achievements

  • 91% of employees trained on Siemens’ Business Conduct Guidelines (on track to reach 100% by 2025)
  • ESG criteria included in long-term variable compensation programs for Managing Board and senior management
  • Established a cross-functional governance setup to oversee generative AI

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce emissions in own operations by 90% by 2030
  • Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030
  • Achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030
  • Achieve 100% electric vehicle fleet by 2030
  • Apply Robust Eco Design to 100% of relevant portfolio by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption
  • Reduce waste to landfill by 50% by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Worsening climate crisis, rising temperatures, natural disasters, escalating energy costs, inflation, and geopolitical conflicts
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Achieving faster progress on sustainability
  • Ensuring ethical standards and responsible business conduct in the digital world
Mitigation Strategies
  • Significant investments in future technologies (including AI) to unlock further sustainability potential
  • Siemens Xcelerator open digital business platform to make digital and sustainability transformation more accessible
  • Siemens EcoTech label to highlight sustainable products
  • Strengthening Key Account Management
  • Cross-functional Generative AI Governance task force
  • Siemens Responsible Generative AI Requirements

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 430 external sustainability audits in 2024; 6,878 Corporate Responsibility Self-Assessments (CRSAs)

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Risk-based approach to supplier selection and qualification
  • CRSAs and ESAs
  • Responsible Minerals Sourcing Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Flooding
  • Drought
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Growth in renewable energy sector

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB, TCFD, UNGC, WEF IBC Metric

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001

Third-party Assurance: Independent Practitioner’s Report on a Limited Assurance Engagement on Sustainability Information

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 13

47% of Siemens' active patent families relate to at least one SDG.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Siemens EcoTech products

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Platinum medal
  • CDP Climate Change A List
  • Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024
  • Universum World’s Most Attractive Employers 2024