Bühler AG
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
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:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Environmental Sustainability
- Resource Efficiency
- Supply Chain Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption up to 45% and thermal energy savings up to 30% through waste heat recovery and heat pump retrofits in drying processes.
- Energy savings up to 30% in grinding process with Granulex hammermill.
- Energy savings up to 6% and yield optimization up to 10% in drying process with DryingPro.
- Reduction of moisture fluctuations in end products by 60% and energy savings of 35% (customer example).
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- High Scope 3 emissions from raw materials (up to 92% of pet food footprint)
- Increasing regulatory pressure (CSRD, SEC)
- Need for increased traceability and data gathering from suppliers
Mitigation Strategies
- Sustainable procurement of raw materials, including exploring alternative sources like insect protein (potential CO2e reduction up to 30%)
- Energy efficiency improvements in manufacturing processes (Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction)
- Increased data collection and traceability throughout the value chain
- Collaboration with suppliers to set science-based targets
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable sourcing of raw materials
- Collaboration with suppliers to reduce emissions
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts towards sustainable products
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and processes
- Increased demand for sustainable pet food
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, ISO 14067, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed