STIEBEL ELTRON International GmbH
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Renewable Energy
- Sustainability
- Employee Wellbeing
Environmental Achievements
- Developed and produced heat pumps since 1987, using renewable energy sources.
- Achieved DGNB Platinum Certificate for their Energy Campus, a Plus Energy building generating more energy than it consumes.
- Set a goal to be climate neutral by 2040 in Germany, with significant carbon footprint reduction by 2030.
- Only produces heat pumps with refrigerants having a GWP of less than 150.
Social Achievements
- Focus on employee wellbeing and creating a comfortable work environment.
- Commitment to partnerships with trade partners, providing information, consulting, and assistance.
- High standards of compliance and conduct, with a strict Code of Conduct and leadership guidelines.
- ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 50001, BS OHSAS 18001) demonstrating commitment to quality, environment, energy, and occupational health and safety.
Governance Achievements
- Owner-managed company with high standards for compliance and conduct.
- Regularly verified ISO certifications confirming high quality standards throughout the company.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Climate neutrality by 2040 in Germany
Short-term Goals:
- Significant reduction in carbon footprint by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing carbon footprint to achieve climate neutrality by 2040.
- Balancing energy efficiency with customer demand for comfort and convenience.
Mitigation Strategies
- Conversion of all heating systems in buildings to 100% renewables.
- Increased proportion of electric vehicles.
- Production of heat pumps with low-GWP refrigerants.
- Innovation in product design to combine efficiency and comfort (e.g., comfort water heaters with multiple sensors).
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and systems
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: DGNB
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, BS OHSAS 18001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Products and initiatives contribute to reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Heat pumps
- Integral ventilation units
- Comfort water heaters
- Decentralized ventilation units
Awards & Recognition
- DGNB Platinum Certificate for Energy Campus