Climate Change Data

Eberspächer Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:27,398 tCO2/CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:7,157 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:26,278 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:45% (production plants)
Total Energy Consumption:153,624 MWh
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:9,686 + 606 tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Governance
  • Human Rights
  • Supply Chain Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced global production-induced CO2 emissions by 56 percent in the last four years.
  • Reduced electricity-induced CO2 emissions by 22 percent compared to the previous year (2022).
  • Reduced hazardous waste generation by roughly 40 percent below the previous year.
  • Improved non-hazardous waste generation by six percent compared to the previous year.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented a company-wide e-learning program on diversity, focusing on unconscious bias.
  • Continued the “Helping Hands” initiative, financially supporting ten employee volunteers.
  • Offered preventative health strategies to employees at many sites (e.g., health days, workshops).

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a global Compliance Management System (CMS).
  • Established a human rights and environmental risk management system.
  • Implemented all measures required in accordance with the Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains (LkSG).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Become a CO2-neutral company by 2040.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve CO2-neutral production globally by 2030.
  • Expand photovoltaics at global production plants by 2030.
  • Introduce an energy management system at all production sites worldwide by 2030.
  • Fill the majority of management positions internally by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Obtain 60 percent of energy consumption from renewable sources by 2026.
  • Expand photovoltaics at European production plants by 2026.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing Scope 3 emissions (supply chain emissions).
  • Maintaining accident reduction despite improvement measures.
  • Ensuring responsible sourcing and human rights compliance throughout the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Analyzing the ecological footprint of steel producers and sourcing CO2-reduced steel.
  • Implementing continuous improvement measures in occupational health and safety.
  • Implementing a comprehensive system to manage human rights and environmental risks in the supply chain, including an AI-based software tool and a complaints system.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT)
  • Conflict Mineral Policy
  • Business Partner Code of Conduct
  • Due diligence obligations in accordance with LkSG

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI—Core Option

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Gas Control Valve for fuel cell applications
  • E-Airtronic EHV1 electric air heater for recreational vehicles
  • AC138 EVO roof-mounted system with heat pump for e-buses
  • Breezonic air conditioning system with R32 refrigerant

Awards & Recognition

  • FORBES World’s Best Employers 2023
  • Focus Top National Employer (Germany)
  • Great Place to Work Brazil (Sorocaba site)