Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Management
• Energy Management
• Sustainable Supply Chain
• Product Design
• Employee Rights
• Equal Opportunities
• Occupational Safety
• Human Rights
• Community Involvement
• Transparency & Reporting

Environmental Achievements

• Increased share of green energy at German locations by an unspecified amount.
• Reduced electrical energy consumption at German locations by -3% (compared to 2020).
• Reduced heating consumption (gas, oil, district heating) at German locations by -3% (compared to 2020).
• Reduced fuel consumption of service vehicles (quantified impact from remote services in 2021: 30,000km, 500 hours, 2100L fuel, 3.8t CO2).
• Developed energy-efficient slicers with up to 45% less power consumption.
• Implemented remote services reducing on-site service calls and associated emissions.
• Introduced sustainable packaging for all new retail scale series.
• Implemented CleanCut® Linerless technology reducing label waste.
• Expanded RefurBiz segment (recycling/second-hand business).

Social Achievements

• Conducted employee survey to gather opinions and perceptions.
• Offered flexible work hours, remote work, and part-time employment.
• Offered corporate “Work & Family” benefits program and “Vacation Campus” program.
• Trained over 40 apprentices at German locations annually.
• Achieved a high retention rate for apprentices and dual students.
• Expanded learning opportunities at the Bizerba Academy.
• Implemented anonymous complaint procedure for Supply Chain Sourcing Obligations Act.
• 100% of significant suppliers affirmed human rights clauses.
• Supported local sports clubs and cultural events.
• Established a youth technology school/knowledge workshop.

Governance Achievements

• Developed a CSR project plan with a one-year strategy.
• Updating the 2023 materiality analysis for all German locations.
• Developing a CSR strategy until 2025.
• Developing a roadmap for the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, CSR portals and CSR rollout planning by 2025 and beyond.
• Published policy statement for the implementation of the German Supply Chain Sourcing Obligations Act.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Cyber attack leading to postponement of project goals and deadlines, including sustainability initiatives.
• Insufficient coverage of sustainability in strategic approach and governance structure.
• Significant logistics-related greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 3).

Mitigation Strategies

• Developing a long-term sustainability strategy for the international Bizerba Group.
• Addressing the lack of sustainability coverage in strategic approach and governance.
• Planning to manufacture products with a long life cycle and high recycling rate.
• Implementing remote services to reduce travel and emissions.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Standard annual visits to top 30 suppliers.

Responsible Procurement

• Compliance with legal and systemic requirements.
• Human rights clauses in agreements with significant suppliers (>€50,000).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: German Sustainability Code (DNK), European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)

Certifications: DIN EN ISO 9001, DIN EN ISO 14001, DIN EN ISO 50001, DIN EN ISO 45001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Energy-efficient slicers
• Smart Shelf for inventory management
• CleanCut® Linerless technology