Climate Change Data

Sedus Stoll AG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2170 tCO2-eq/year
Scope 1 Emissions:1424 tCO2-eq/year
Scope 2 Emissions:0 tCO2-eq/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity)
Total Energy Consumption:22,519 MWh/year
Water Consumption:57,265 m3/year (Dogern), 2,896 m3/year (Geseke)
Waste Generated:1700 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate neutrality
  • Circular economy
  • Sustainable production
  • Occupational safety
  • Employee well-being
  • Responsible procurement
  • Resource efficiency

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total energy consumption by approx. 4% compared to 2019.
  • Reduced total GHG emissions by 1% compared to 2019.
  • Reduced solvent consumption by around 45% in 2020 by using a new varnishing system.
  • Reduced solvent consumption from the “cleaning of furniture surfaces” process by around 30%.
  • Reduced waste volume by 4.2% compared to 2019.
  • Achieved a 99.7% recycling rate.
  • Converted the electroplating plant from chromium (VI) to chromium (III) in 2018.
  • Reduced the volume of galvanic sludge disposed of by approx. 50% compared to the previous year.

Social Achievements

  • Reduced employee turnover to 2.1% in 2020 (from 3.0% in 2019).
  • Successfully certified occupational health and safety management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 45001.
  • Reduced workplace accidents from 27 in 2019 to 22 in 2020.
  • Implemented various health initiatives, resulting in a health rate of over 94%.

Governance Achievements

  • Signed the United Nations Global Compact in 2017.
  • Signed the Heilbronn Declaration on Corporate Social Responsibility among Medium-Sized Enterprises in 2012.
  • Implemented a risk management system.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Climate neutrality by 2025
Medium-term Goals:
  • Revise the energy supply concept with the goal of climate neutrality by 2024
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 50% by 2025 (subsequent offset)
  • Reduce hazardous materials by 10% by 2021
  • Reduce total volume of waste by 10% by 2021
  • Improve the separate collection rate according to Commercial Waste Ordinance to 80% by 2021
  • Change the edge protection to cardboard strips with paper coating by 2021
  • Introduce further environmental standards for products (FEMB or Cradle to Cradle) by 2022

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacting production and training.
  • Minimizing environmental impact of indirect processes (supply chain).
  • Achieving climate neutrality by 2025.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing new energy concepts for production sites.
  • Minimizing dependence on fossil fuels.
  • Conducting life-cycle assessments for products.
  • Developing practical measures for the use of secondary materials.
  • Monitoring key suppliers as part of an environmental audit.
  • Discussing environmentally relevant topics with suppliers.
  • Implementing a comprehensive sustainability management program.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 70% of purchasing volume assessed annually

Responsible Procurement
  • Separate supplier guideline on sustainability.
  • Supplier commitment to sustainable business practices.
  • Requirements regarding environment, human rights, labor standards, and corruption prevention.
  • Use of certified materials (e.g., PEFC™-certified wood).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2016) Core option, EMAS III

Certifications: ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety), ISO 50001 (Energy Management), PEFC™ (Chain of Custody), Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified, TÜV Rheinland Schadstoffgeprüft (Tested for harmful substances), Blue Angel (Blauer Engel)

Third-party Assurance: AGIMUS GmbH

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products with recycled materials
  • Products certified under Greenguard, Blue Angel, etc.

Awards & Recognition

  • Family-friendly company in the district of Soest (Sedus Systems GmbH)