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
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
- Pioneer energy efficiency, industrial productivity, affordable and personalized healthcare, and intelligent infrastructure solutions.
- 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.
- 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
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
- Not disclosed
- Become carbon neutral by 2030.
- 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
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
- Not disclosed
- Net-zero in own operations by 2030
- 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
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
- BASF's commitment to climate neutrality by 2050
- Not disclosed
- 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
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
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- 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
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
- Net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050
- 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
- 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