TROX GmbH
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:10,351 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 3 Emissions:161,649 tCO2e/year (2023, TROX Group)
Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity for TROX GmbH)
Waste Generated:4,808 tons/year (TROX GmbH)
Carbon Intensity:11.5 tCO2e per million euros net sales revenue (TROX GmbH, 2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Health Protection
- Sustainable Procurement
- Employee Well-being
- Responsible Supply Chain
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions in Scope 1 and 2 by 60.2% for TROX GmbH and 56.7% for the TROX Group compared to 2015.
- Increased use of green energy globally.
- Construction of a virtually climate-neutral production facility for TROX HESCO in Switzerland.
- Installation of photovoltaic systems at various locations.
- Development of the TROX Ox system solution for increased energy efficiency in buildings.
- Creation of EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) for top-selling products.
Social Achievements
- Improved EcoVadis sustainability rating.
- Implementation of the German Supply Chain Act.
- Introduction of a TROX staff app.
- Expansion of apprenticeship options.
- Numerous employee engagement events held globally.
- Introduction of job bikes program.
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of a Compliance Management System (CMS).
- Establishment of a whistleblower system.
- Global rollout of the internal Sustainable Procurement Guideline.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve overall climate neutrality (Scope 1, 2, 3 upstream) by 2040.
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 100% sustainable procurement by 2040.
- Provide healthy fresh air indoors for 350 million people by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
- Screen at least 90% of suppliers for sustainability by 2025.
- Train at least 90% of employees in core sustainability areas by 2025.
- Increase recycling quota of TROX GmbH to 90% by 2025.
- Introduce a globally standardized waste management system by 2025.
- Achieve climate-neutral production facilities in Scope 1 and 2 by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Difficulty in controlling Scope 3 emissions
- Limited availability and high cost of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs).
Mitigation Strategies
- Development of alternative sourcing strategies.
- Involvement of suppliers in sustainability efforts.
- Using SAF certificates to offset CO2 emissions from flights.
- Pooling sea freight to reduce air freight from China.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 98% of TROX GmbH's core suppliers assessed in 2023.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Sustainable Procurement Guideline
- General Terms and Conditions
- IntegrityNext platform for supplier evaluation
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Heat waves
- Storms
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Expansion of renewable energies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, ESRS
Certifications: ISO 50001, ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: EcoVadis
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable procurement, waste reduction, and climate-neutral production.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- TROX Ox system solution
- WAX-LI low-impulse air supply system
Awards & Recognition
- Product of the Year 2023 (WAX-LI)