Climate Change Data

BJB GmbH & Co. KG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2442 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:736 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1706 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:2288 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:60% (electricity mix in Arnsberg)
Total Energy Consumption:6134 MWh/year
Water Consumption:741 megaliters/year
Waste Generated:573 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by 34% in 2023 compared to the previous year
  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 28% in the last two years (base year 2021)
  • Built and commissioned a 1 MWp photovoltaic power plant in 2023
  • Reduced GHG emissions by 19% in 2023 compared to the previous year (591 tons of CO2 equivalent)

Social Achievements

  • Occupational health and safety management system certified according to DIN ISO 45001 in August 2023
  • Reduced number of complaints by 19% in 2023
  • Implemented comprehensive measures to protect employee health during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Low employee turnover (12.9% in 2023) and long-term service (average 18.4 years in 2023)

Governance Achievements

  • Joined the UN Global Compact in 2022
  • Published an anti-corruption guideline in April 2023
  • Implemented the requirements of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act in 2022 and 2023
  • Received a sustainability rating from ECOVADIS in March 2024, exceeding or equaling 62% of all companies rated

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Set qualitative and/or quantitative and time-defined sustainability targets by the end of 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Develop a sustainability strategy by the end of 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Increasing number of questions on environmental and social issues from customers
  • Shortage of skilled workers
  • Supply bottlenecks due to the Corona pandemic and Ukraine war
  • Possible effects of a future climate crisis
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies
  • Focus on energy-saving LED technology
  • Training and further education of employees
  • Moving production closer to customers
  • Process optimization and automation to reduce CO2 footprint
  • Increased use of renewable energies

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of new suppliers since July 2022

Responsible Procurement
  • BJB Supplier Code of Conduct (based on UN Global Compact principles and ILO core labor standards)
  • Supplier evaluation process
  • Requirements of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, German Sustainability Code (DNK), UN Global Compact

Certifications: DIN ISO 9001, DIN ISO 50001, DIN ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

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)

BJB's initiatives contribute to these goals through the use of renewable energies, development of energy-efficient products, waste reduction, and reduction of GHG emissions.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Energy-saving LED assemblies for ovens
  • Replaceable system components for LED lights

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed