Climate Change Data

BLANC & FISCHER Family Holding

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:53,159.63 t CO2e (Scope 1 and 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:15,133.71 t CO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:38,015.24 t CO2e/year (location-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:200,030.31 MWh/year
Water Consumption:265.84 ML/year
Waste Generated:19,742.42 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Performance
  • People
  • Planet

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by 231,087.67 MWh in 2021 to 200,030.31 MWh in 2022.
  • Reduced water consumption by 32% at E.G.O. Appliance Controls, S.L.U. in Spain.
  • Saved 214 t CO2e and 1,595,000 kWh of electricity annually at E.G.O. Croatia through compressor replacement.
  • Installed a 15,000 sqm photovoltaic system at E.G.O. China, generating 1,337 MWh of electricity annually.
  • Reduced scrap metal transported for recycling by 25 t per year at E.G.O. Slovenia through on-site melting.
  • Reduced energy consumption in annealing furnaces by 460,000 kWh per year at E.G.O. Turkey.

Social Achievements

  • Launched a company-wide organizational structure with a Corporate Sustainability division.
  • Developed new guidelines for managers focusing on feedback and error culture.
  • Implemented a new BLANC & FISCHER-wide innovation process.
  • Established a new Supply Chain Compliance Management System.
  • Provided free, anonymous counseling on workplace well-being at German sites.
  • Offered various health promotion programs and services (vaccinations, checkups, seminars).
  • Supported employee participation in sports activities.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a six-person control group for 3P implementation.
  • Implemented a new management board structure bringing companies closer.
  • Introduced a new software for corporate resource planning (SAP S/4HANA).
  • Developed a uniform LCA standard for all business groups.
  • Established a Supply Chain Compliance Management System to meet the requirements of the Supply Chain Act.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Further develop sustainability reporting and adapt it to regulatory provisions.
  • Improve CO2 balance sheet and resource efficiency.
  • Implement more circular economy principles.

Environmental Challenges

  • Meeting regulatory requirements as a medium-sized company.
  • Rising costs (energy, raw materials, supply chain disruptions).
  • Cooling down of construction activity in Western countries.
  • Complexity of global supply chains and ensuring compliance with human rights and environmental standards.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed a modern Supply Chain Compliance Management System.
  • Implemented energy-saving measures (compressor replacement, annealing furnace optimization).
  • Reduced water consumption through various measures.
  • Focused on premium segment positioning and passing on price increases.
  • Established a comprehensive risk analysis for supply chain compliance.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 435 suppliers screened for environmental impact; 423 suppliers screened for social criteria; 16 new suppliers screened for social criteria.

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct for suppliers; supplier onboarding process.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15

Initiatives contribute to these goals through various environmental, social, and governance actions.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Silgranit sinks (LCA conducted); EGO radiant heating element (LCA conducted and circular economy project initiated).

Awards & Recognition

  • E.G.O. nominated as TOP supplier in Sustainability category by Electrolux.