H&R GmbH & Co. KGaA
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018)
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:346.7 tCO2e/year (per ton of feedstock)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:559.9 m3/year (per ton of feedstock)
Waste Generated:2.87 tons/year (per ton of feedstock)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Environmental Protection
- Energy Efficiency
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by approx. 2,500 tons per year through hydrogen electrolysis plant
- Salzbergen site certified according to ISO 14001 (environmental management) and 50001 (energy management)
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Green Refinery: permanently reduce combustion products and generate >90% high-grade primary products
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve operating income (EBITDA) of around €100 million in 3-5 years
- Increase ChemPharm Sales segment's share of total revenues to around 50%
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Higher cost of materials due to crude oil price trends
- Global political and economic challenges (US-China trade war, Brexit, Italian debt crisis)
- Economic slowdown in Germany and Europe
- Supply chain disruptions due to raw material quality
Mitigation Strategies
- Internal optimization potential
- Contract production model in Salzbergen for stability
- Investments in Hamburg refinery for efficiency and flexibility
- Internationalization and diversification of markets and products
- Focus on high-grade specialty products
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Diversification of raw material sources
- Annual volume agreements with oil companies
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Flooding
Transition Risks
- Changes in energy and climate protection policies
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and processes
- Sector coupling using renewable energy sources
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management), ISO 50001 (energy management)
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Environmentally friendly, label-free plasticizers
- CO2-optimized waxes
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed