Climate Change Data

Apleona GmbH

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:543,070 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:30,240 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:2,205 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:543,070 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:49.5%
Waste Generated:2,009 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:8.04 tCO2e per €1 million revenue (2023)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change mitigation
  • Own workforce
  • Business conduct
  • Workers in the value chain
  • Digitalisation of processes

Environmental Achievements

  • Third consecutive reduction in CO2e per euro revenue
  • 5% carbon reduction targets developed
  • ~50% renewable electricity procured globally
  • CO2e savings from green real estate services quantified. Annual handprint of Apleona’s own emissions and growing
  • Standalone Apleona (excluding Gegenbauer) reduced its LTIF for the fourth consecutive year

Social Achievements

  • Maintained an employee retention rate above 85% while integrating Gegenbauer
  • Increased female representation in management by 1.4 percentage points
  • Maintained employee resignations to at our 25 % target for 2027

Governance Achievements

  • Double materiality assessment completed
  • Implementation of the CSRD in full swing
  • EU taxonomy reporting completed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Near-carbon neutral fleet by 2032
  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve female representation of at least 25% on Apleona’s supervisory and management boards by 2027
  • Gradual transition to renewable energy at all sites
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce LTIF significantly
  • Achieve at least 5% annual reduction in CO2e per euro revenue

Environmental Challenges

  • Rising energy costs, high interest rates, inflation and economic uncertainty impacting the real estate industry
  • Limited availability of private and public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles
  • Data gaps in Scope 3 emissions calculations
  • Challenges in integrating sustainability aspects into purchasing decisions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing alternative sourcing strategies
  • Gradual electrification of vehicle fleet through incentives and targets
  • Working closely with key suppliers to gather additional information for Scope 3 emissions
  • Incorporating carbon emission criteria into procurement processes

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of conduct for subcontractors and suppliers
  • Supplier sustainability requirements (e.g., EcoVadis Gold Certificate)
  • Integration of environmental criteria into purchasing decisions

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Higher temperatures for outdoor workers
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, EU Taxonomy, CSRD, UNGC

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 50001, ICG Compliance Management System

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3: Good health and well-being
  • Goal 13: Climate action

Contributions to SDGs through health and safety initiatives, climate change mitigation efforts

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Digital energy monitoring systems
  • Green real estate solutions
  • Energy-efficient building operations

Awards & Recognition

  • Platinum certificate by EcoVadis (three consecutive years)