Climate Change Data

Jebsen & Jessen (GmbH & Co.) KG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:519.8 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:212.5 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:42.8 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 3 Emissions:264.5 tCO2e (2021)
Total Energy Consumption:80,362 kWh (2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Economic
  • Environmental
  • Social

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions through recycling various materials with the support of interseroh by 291 tons in 2021 (40 tons more than the previous year).
  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 3,315 kg in 2021 by constantly recycling packaging products through the PAMIRA system.
  • Almost 65% of 10,000 tons of garnet sand were recycled in 2021.

Social Achievements

  • Launched a new communication campaign in the Intranet, JJGreensteps, providing weekly sustainability facts and tips to colleagues.
  • Donated almost 80,000 € through the Jebsen & Jessen Hamburg Foundation (almost triple the sum donated the previous year).
  • Raised 12,500 € in donations for flood victims in western and central Europe.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a new Legal & Compliance department in 2021.
  • Launched a whistleblower system in 2021.
  • Provided extensive training in export control and cyber awareness in 2021.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Foster mobile working and shared workplaces for greater flexibility.
  • Digitize work processes to promote efficiency and transparency.
  • Constantly rethink corporate culture and maintain high employee satisfaction.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Operate more sustainably by continuing to expand business divisions.
  • Trade sustainable products or offer more sustainable alternatives.
  • Make supply chains more transparent and sustainable.
  • Commit sustainably to social causes.
  • Make everyday material consumption more sustainable.
Short-term Goals:
  • Source beverages locally and make them available to staff at headquarters.
  • Switch to sustainable hygiene products at headquarters.
  • Strengthen sustainability management by employing another staff member.

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic
  • Raw materials shortages
  • Supply chain challenges
  • Increasing climate change
  • Global economic and environmental events
  • German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)
  • Natural disasters affecting customer crops
Mitigation Strategies
  • Decentralized approach to pandemic management
  • Risk management and control instruments
  • Investment in environmental projects to compensate for CO2 emissions
  • Compliance with the LkSG guidelines
  • Sustainable product sourcing
  • Risk management and control instruments covering all affiliated companies

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier assessments based on social criteria
  • Compliance with ILO work regulations
  • Procurement of production licenses and quality certifications
  • Compliance and export control tests before cooperating with new suppliers
  • Adherence to the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact
  • Regular audits in compliance with Amfori’s BSCI code of conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Natural disasters (drought, heavy rainfall)
Transition Risks
  • Stricter regulations governing CO2 emissions
  • Increased transport costs
Opportunities
  • Increased sales of pesticides due to global warming

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: ‘core’ option

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, GMP+ Feed Certification, IFS Broker Certification, ISCC EU, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, GRS, Made in Green (MiG) by OEKO-TEX, STeP by Oeko-Tex

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Biological pesticides/biostimulants and organic fertilizers
  • Bacteria-based products
  • Dope-dyed polyester yarn

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognised Good Trainers 2022/2023