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.