Climate Change Data

PERI SE

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-01 to 2023-12)

Reporting Period: 2022-01 to 2023-12

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:279,098 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:26,518 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:21,084 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:231,496 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:>50% (Weißenhorn site)
Waste Generated:35,079 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Products
  • Environment
  • Governance
  • Supply Chain
  • People

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2e emissions by 17.7% compared to 2019 (base year)
  • Purchased 100% green electricity since 2021, almost completely reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
  • Landscaped 20,000 m² of company premises annually since 2021 for seminatural design.

Social Achievements

  • Inaugurated new school in Nairobi in collaboration with a non-profit start-up.
  • Launched Academy online platform for global onboarding, qualification, and training.
  • Opened PERI Weißenhörnle childcare center.

Governance Achievements

  • Established central department “Corporate Sustainability” in 2023.
  • Achieved bronze medal from EcoVadis in 2023.
  • Became a participant in the UN Global Compact in 2023.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Almost complete reduction of GHG emissions
Medium-term Goals:
  • Promote circular economy approaches in construction industry by 2025.
  • Develop portfolio of solutions for sustainable construction by 2025.
  • Increase proportion of women in workforce to 30% and female managers to 20% by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce specific CO2 emissions by 10% by 2025 (base year 2019)
  • Improve transparency of Scope 3 emissions in supply chain by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing Scope 3 emissions (upstream transport and purchased goods and services)
  • Increasing the proportion of women in the workforce and management positions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Improving transparency of Scope 3 emissions in supply chain by 2025.
  • Implementing various initiatives to increase the proportion of women, including mentoring programs and inclusive language training.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: More than 8,200 suppliers assessed in 2023; in-depth analysis for 440 high-risk suppliers.

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable Sourcing Policy (2023)
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • EcoVadis IQ platform for risk assessment
  • Industry-specific sustainability certifications (PEFC, FSC)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 9001 (numerous sites), ISO 14001 (Italy, UK, Sweden, Norway, Poland, UAE), ISO 50001 (Germany production sites and sales offices)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 4 (Quality Education)
  • SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
  • SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives contributing to these goals are described throughout the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • PERIskin corrosion protection process (energy-efficient)
  • TwistBlock Moulds formwork system (cost-effective and flexible)

Awards & Recognition

  • German Innovation Award (2021)