Climate Change Data

BADER GmbH & Co. KG (BADER Group)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2-3 kg CO2e/m² finished leather (Scope 1 & 2)
Water Consumption:<135 l per m² finished leather

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Responsibility
  • Social Responsibility
  • Economic Development
  • Shared Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • BADER China received the National Green Factory Award for achievements in energy conservation, emissions reduction, and environmental protection.
  • Expanded photovoltaic system in China.
  • BADER Uruguay achieved LWG gold rating.
  • BADER Split in Mexico achieved LWG gold rating.
  • Launched CALOR, a blow-in insulation product made from automotive leather cutting waste.

Social Achievements

  • BADER Bulgaria was honored with the Employer Award for the Ruse region.
  • BADER earned the Global Performance Champion award from Volkswagen.
  • BADER Thailand achieved a platinum medal in the RBA social audit.
  • Participation in the SDG Scouts® program.

Governance Achievements

  • Commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative.
  • ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certifications for various plants.
  • BADER Group Policy and Code of Conduct exceeding minimum legal requirements.
  • Zero-tolerance policy for violations of law or company values.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute CO2e emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 50% by 2030 (compared to 2019).
  • Reduce absolute CO2e emissions from Scope 3 by 28% by 2030 (compared to 2019).
  • Achieve science-based targets for 30% of purchased leather and hides by 2028.
Short-term Goals:
  • Roll out ISO 45001 certification to more sites in 2024.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing Scope 3 emissions (value chain emissions).
  • Ensuring animal welfare and traceability throughout the supply chain.
  • Maintaining high sustainability standards across a global supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Setting science-based targets for Scope 3 emissions reduction.
  • Collaborating with suppliers to achieve science-based targets.
  • Regular supplier audits and risk assessments.
  • Promoting LWG certification among suppliers.
  • Implementing the ICEC Certification for traceability.
  • Focusing on raw hide procurement from regenerative agricultural systems.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • BADER Group Policy
  • Code of Conduct
  • Terms and Conditions of Purchase
  • Security agreements
  • BADER Black List
  • Regular supplier risk assessments and evaluations.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, Science Based Targets initiative, GHG Protocol, LWG, ECO2L, RBA, SA8000:2014, 3P concept (Elkington 1994)

Certifications: ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 17025 (3 sites), ISO 14001, ISO 50001 (3 sites), ISO 45001 (11 sites), ECO2L, LWG (7 of 8 leather-manufacturing sites), ICEC Certification (BADER Ichenhausen)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

The report highlights how BADER's activities contribute to these goals through various initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • CALOR blow-in insulation

Awards & Recognition

  • National Green Factory Award (BADER China)
  • Employer Award for Ruse region (BADER Bulgaria)
  • Global Performance Champion award (Volkswagen)
  • Platinum medal in RBA social audit (BADER Thailand)