Bertschi AG
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:159,100 tCO2e/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Labour & Human Rights
- Business Ethics
- Sustainable Procurement
Environmental Achievements
- Prevention of 171,968 tons of CO2e emissions compared to pure road transport due to 90% intermodal transport.
- Reduced total CO2e emissions by 6% to 159,100 tons.
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 16%.
- Reduced energy consumption by almost 20%.
- 100% fulfillment of OCS requirements at HQ Dürrenäsch.
- Savings of 296,800 kg CO2e thanks to the use of green liners.
Social Achievements
- 100% response rate for Compliance & IT questionnaire.
- 100% response rate for Supplier code of conduct questionnaire.
- LTIR reduction of 1.55 points (5.70 → 4.15).
- LTI reduction of 0.13 points (0.20 → 0.07).
- Employee turnover rate remained at a low level of 3.4%.
Governance Achievements
- 100% fulfillment of TfS audit at Bertschi Moerdijk.
- No serious incidents reported through the questionnaire or whistleblowing hotline in 2023.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Carbon neutrality across supply chains by 2050
- 100% usage of renewable energy by 2050
- 100% usage of renewable electricity by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- 25% reduction of CO2e emissions by 2026
- 20% reduction in water consumption by 2026
- 10% reduction in waste production by 2026
Short-term Goals:
- 30% reduction of product spillages by 2024
- Minimum 5% reduction of supply chain-related CO2e emissions by 2024
- Reduction of absolute emissions below 23.50 g CO2e/tkm by 2024
- 10% increase of average coasting score by 2024
- 20% reduction of idling by 2024
- Minimum 5% increase of share of Euro 6 vehicles by 2024
- At least 50% of total liner needs replaced with green liners by 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Fluctuating market demands.
- Increasing regulatory requirements.
- Ongoing impacts of geopolitical tensions.
- Environmental imperatives.
- Supply chain disruptions (fluctuating freight rates, geopolitical tensions, social unrest, labor disputes, raw material shortages).
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in expanding rail infrastructure and promoting environmentally friendly transportation solutions.
- Digitalization initiatives enhancing transparency and efficiency across supply chains.
- Optimizing fleet and improved order planning.
- Energy projects such as expanding solar panel installations, more efficient heating of tank containers, and replacing halogen lamps with LED lamps.
- Extending the audit program to include other service providers.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% response rate for top 100 suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Incorporation of environmental criteria into supplier selection and evaluation processes
- Encouraging participation in ECTA Responsible Care and Operation Clean Sweep
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Supply chain disruptions caused by extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GLEC Framework
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2018, ISO 22000:2015, ISO 39001, ISO 45001:2018, AEO, SQAS, GMP+, Kosher
UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Bertschi actively contributes to 13 of the 17 UN SDGs through its business practices, participation in various initiatives, and ambitious projects and goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Green liners
Awards & Recognition
- Prix SVC Nordschweiz 2023
- CHIP Top Employer for IT jobs in Switzerland 2023
- EcoVadis gold medal