Koninklijke Auping B.V.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:32,083 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:615 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:0 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:31,468 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:27%
Total Energy Consumption:3,296,000 kWh/year
Water Consumption:2,290 m3/year
Waste Generated:1,596,919 kg/year
Carbon Intensity:87 tCO2e per employee; 258 tCO2e per € million revenue
ESG Focus Areas
- Circular value chain
- Energy-efficient operations
- Care for people
- Governance and risk management
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 34% compared to 2019 (adjusted for revenue growth)
- 76.2% of waste recycled or converted into biomass
- 27% of total electricity consumption generated by solar panels
- Launched the Auping Evolve mattress, a nearly fully circular mattress
Social Achievements
- Launched a new HR strategy focusing on employee experience, development, and well-being
- Donated 1,800 'Dream Days' to vulnerable children
- Partnered with Sheltersuit Foundation to create a sleeping bag from recycled mattress materials for the homeless
- Zero safety incidents reported
Governance Achievements
- B Corp certified since March 2020
- Implemented a new reporting framework focusing on value creation for stakeholders
- Established a robust risk management system aligned with ISO 31000:2018
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- 100% circular product assortment by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve a fully energy-neutral operation by 2030
- Increase the share of recycled and renewable materials in products
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve 100% CO2 neutrality (Scope 1 and 2) by 2025
- Eliminate natural gas usage by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Indirect CO2 emissions from suppliers and retailers (Scope 3)
- Transitioning to a fully energy-neutral operation by 2030
- Replacing non-circular raw materials with circular alternatives
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies
- Increased transparency and collaboration with suppliers to reduce Scope 3 emissions
- Investing in renewable energy sources (solar panels, wind turbines)
- Implementing various energy-saving technologies in the factory and office
- Working with partners to develop circular materials and processes
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for suppliers
- Preference for local suppliers (<300km)
- Long-term partnerships with suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- Changes in environmental regulations
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Use of recycled materials
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Core (2016)
Certifications: B Corp
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
Auping's initiatives contribute to these goals through its focus on renewable energy, sustainable production, responsible consumption, and climate action.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Auping Evolve mattress
Awards & Recognition
- German Sustainability Award for Auping Evolve
- Esprix Award for marketing campaign
- SAN Accent Award for sustainability
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:22,843 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:824 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:90 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:21,929 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:27%
Total Energy Consumption:3,581,000 kWh
Water Consumption:2,241 m3
Waste Generated:1,265 tons
ESG Focus Areas
- Circular value chain
- Energy-efficient operations
- Care for people
- Governance and risk management
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced residual waste by 22% compared to 2021
- Recycled 58.7% of waste and converted 21.5% into biomass
- Generated 27% of energy used ourselves
- Reduced total scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 28.8% compared to 2021
Social Achievements
- Launched a major leadership program for senior management
- Achieved an eNPS of 35, classifying as a World-class Workplace
- Organized knowledge sessions on the importance of rest with sports teams
- Partnered with Aventus and Randstad to offer retraining for career switchers
Governance Achievements
- Updated Code of Conduct in 2022
- Appointed a dedicated HSE Manager
- Implemented a digitized safety incident reporting system
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- 100% circular product range by 2030
- Carbon-neutral factory by 2025
- Energy-neutral operations by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 70% recycled content in products by 2025
- Self-generate 80% of energy used by 2030
- Halve scope 3 emissions compared to 2022 levels by 2030
- Have full insight into 2nd-tier suppliers by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce gas consumption by 100% and water consumption by 5% by 2025
- Self-generate 50% of energy used by 2025
- Achieve 35% recycled content in products by 2025
- Have 100% of product-related suppliers and 80% of total suppliers sign Code of Conduct by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing scope 3 emissions (indirect emissions from supply chain)
- Achieving full circularity by 2030
- Maintaining a safe work environment
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in accurate insight into suppliers' operations and increasing knowledge of 2nd-tier suppliers
- Developing a circular polyester textile ecosystem
- Implementing energy-efficiency measures and switching to green energy
- Updating HSE policy and implementing a digitized safety incident reporting system
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct
- Focus on sustainable materials (wood, textiles)
- Collaboration with suppliers on emission reduction
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: B Corp
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
- SDG 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
- SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
- SDG 13 (Climate action)
Auping's initiatives contribute to these goals through energy efficiency, circularity, employee development, and waste reduction.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Auping Evolve, Elysium, and Elite mattresses
Awards & Recognition
- 2022 iF Design Award (Auping Noa)
- Best Sustainable Product award 2022 (Auping Elysium)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:18,559 tCO2e (2023)
Scope 1 Emissions:588.1 tCO2e (2023)
Scope 2 Emissions:70.3 tCO2e (2023)
Scope 3 Emissions:17,900 tCO2e (2023)
Renewable Energy Share:28% (2023)
Total Energy Consumption:3,455,950 kWh (2023)
Water Consumption:1,997 m3 (2023)
Waste Generated:1,124,000 kg (2023)
Carbon Intensity:210 tCO2e per million euros turnover (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Circular value chain
- Emissions reduction
- Caring for people
- Governance and risk management
Environmental Achievements
- CTI score more than doubled in 2023 to 59.4%
- Relocated circular mattress production to a new, partly robotised factory
- Installed 180 extra solar panels, bringing the total to 3,006
- Reduced Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 15.1% to 18,559 tCO2e
- Reduced tCO2e per worker by 13.6% to 47 tCO2e
- Reduced tCO2e per million euros turnover by 7.6% to 210 tCO2e
Social Achievements
- Renewed B Corp certification with a score of 86
- Held a sleep workshop for Auping staff
- Organised two information sessions for over 70 suppliers in preparation for the CSRD
- Maintained an eNPS score of 21 (above the Dutch benchmark)
Governance Achievements
- Established a task force to carry out a double materiality analysis
- Improved reporting in line with the CSRD
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
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Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve an overall CTI score of 87% by 2025
- Make box spring range and headboards circular by 2025
- Achieve 80% and 100% Code of Conduct sign-up by 2025
Short-term Goals:
- Increase CTI score to 70% by 2025
- Generate 50% of energy in-house by 2025
- Reduce absence due to illness to 4.5% by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Meeting the requirements of the CSRD
- Reducing CO2 emissions throughout the entire value chain
- Increasing the percentage of recycled content in products
- Making the entire product range circular by 2030
- Maintaining high eNPS scores
Mitigation Strategies
- Partnered with 2BHonest for more accurate CO2 emission measurement
- Collaborated with suppliers to increase recycled content and reduce emissions
- Developed a new, partly robotised factory for circular mattresses
- Implemented a digital occupational health and safety management system
- Improved communication and interaction with management
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct
- Increasing recycled content
- Using sustainable wood and textiles
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Temperature fluctuations affecting sleep quality
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, B Corp
Certifications: B Corp
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Circular mattresses
- Accessories from residual waste
Awards & Recognition
- Archiproducts Design Award (Auping Noble bed)