Wilkhahn Wilkening + Hahne GmbH+Co. KG
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-2025)
Reporting Period: 2023-2025
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:494 tCO2e/year (2022, Bad Münder headquarters)
Renewable Energy Share:75% (2022, Bad Münder headquarters)
Total Energy Consumption:6,411 MWh/year (2022, Bad Münder headquarters)
Water Consumption:4,258 m3/year (2022, Bad Münder headquarters)
Waste Generated:414 tons/year (2022, Bad Münder headquarters)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 22% in 2022 compared to the previous year at the Bad Münder headquarters.
- Achieved 75% climate neutrality at the Bad Münder headquarters in 2022.
- Reduced electricity consumption by 19% compared to 2019 at the Bad Münder headquarters.
- Halved the carbon footprint at the Bad Münder headquarters from 4,000 to below 1,000 tonnes per year since 2012.
Social Achievements
- Implemented a new bonus scheme for blue-collar workers.
- Active involvement of employees in shaping the company through works council collaboration.
- Systematic investment in upskilling and personal development programs.
- Commitment to fair working conditions in supply chains through a framework agreement with IG Metall and BHI.
Governance Achievements
- EMAS certification since 2001.
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 certifications.
- Membership in the UN Global Compact since 2007.
- Framework agreement with international trade unions to promote environmental protection and employee rights since 2009.
- FSC® certification since 2013.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Wilkhahn headquarters to be at least 80% climate-neutral from 2023.
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase the proportion of recycled metal and plastic furniture components (2023-2025).
- Achieve a recyclability level of at least 90 percent for new products (2023-2025).
- Add sustainable upholstery materials made of natural or recycled materials to the Wilkhahn collection (2024).
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce heating requirements at headquarters by 5% compared with 2022 and generate 70% from renewables (2023-2025).
- Reduce relative electricity consumption by 5% compared with 2022 (2023-2025).
- Reduce the vehicle fleet’s carbon emissions by 5% compared with 2022 (2023-2025).
- Reduce emissions caused by shipping by 5% compared with 2022 (2023-2025).
Environmental Challenges
- Increase in carbon emissions from the Wilkhahn vehicle fleet in 2022 due to larger car models and increased on-site customer visits.
- Increase in waste materials in 2022 due to increased sales and remodeling.
- Increase in solvent emissions in 2022 correlated with increased sales of upholstered chairs.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued investment in new energy-efficient vehicles.
- Optimization of drivers’ routes and increased loading capacity per truck.
- Collaboration with logistics partners using energy-efficient vehicles.
- Increased use of reusable packaging.
- Optimization of material usage and waste reduction initiatives.
- Outsourcing of some production processes to partners to manage solvent emissions.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Regular audits of top 20 suppliers on quality, health & safety, environmental protection, and fair working conditions.
Responsible Procurement
- Framework agreement with IG Metall and BHI to ensure fair working conditions.
- Use of FSC®-certified wood.
- Increasing use of recycled materials.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: EMAS, GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, FSC®
Third-party Assurance: Independent environmental expert (EMAS validation)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Yonda chair with biocomposite shell made from recycled materials.
- ON, IN, AT office chairs with focus on ergonomics and durability.
- Confair folding table with recyclable materials.
Awards & Recognition
- Federal Ecodesign Award (ON chair)