Climate Change Data

Fette Compacting GmbH

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021-2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:16,088 tCO2e/year (Schwarzenbek, including 10% safety buffer)
Scope 1 Emissions:743.37 tCO2e/year (Schwarzenbek)
Scope 2 Emissions:1,457.24 tCO2e/year (Schwarzenbek)
Scope 3 Emissions:12,425.54 tCO2e/year (Schwarzenbek)
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:5,083.25 MWh/year (Schwarzenbek)
Water Consumption:6,997 m3/year (Schwarzenbek)
Waste Generated:1,303.67 tons/year (Schwarzenbek)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Economy
  • Environment
  • People and Society
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by 4% at the Schwarzenbek site (5,319.60 MWh in 2021 to 5,083.25 MWh in 2022)
  • Achieved DIN EN ISO 14001 certification for environmental management system at Schwarzenbek site in 2022.
  • Conducted a corporate carbon footprint analysis for the Schwarzenbek site for the first time in 2022, based on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

Social Achievements

  • Organized Culture Journey workshops with almost 300 employees worldwide by the end of 2022 to shape company culture and incorporate employee feedback.
  • Implemented framework conditions for mobile working at the Schwarzenbek site in July 2022, allowing employees to work remotely up to eight days per month.
  • Launched the alva learning app in April 2022 for training new machine operators.

Governance Achievements

  • Joined the Deutsches Institut für Compliance e.V. (DICO) in December 2022.
  • Created a new organizational structure in October 2022 with a focus on customer needs and project-based work.
  • No major violations of compliance guidelines or relevant laws were reported in 2022.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce energy consumption by 5% in 2023 compared to the previous year.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
  • Meeting increasing customer expectations for sustainable products and processes
  • Addressing the shortage of skilled workers
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing and implementing an environment and climate strategy to reduce GHG emissions
  • Investing in energy-efficient technologies and processes
  • Implementing digital tools for remote maintenance and training to reduce travel
  • Strengthening employer branding to attract and retain employees

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Ad hoc basis

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct for Suppliers (to be adopted worldwide in 2023)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Increasing legal requirements and regulations
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • i Series tablet presses (up to 15% energy reduction)
  • FE CPS continuous direct compression system
  • ConditionMonitor digital tool
  • alva learning app
  • PredictiveMaintenance app

Awards & Recognition

  • German Innovation Award 2021 & 2022
  • German Design Award 2021 & 2022
  • German Brand Award 2021 & 2022

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:14,626.15 tCO2e (2022); 4,944.70 tCO2e (Nanjing 2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:743.37 tCO2e (Schwarzenbek 2022); 28.15 tCO2e (Nanjing 2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:1,457.24 tCO2e (Schwarzenbek 2022); 604.41 tCO2e (Nanjing 2022)
Scope 3 Emissions:12,425.54 tCO2e (Schwarzenbek 2022); 4,312.14 tCO2e (Nanjing 2022)
Renewable Energy Share:63.9% (Schwarzenbek 2023)
Total Energy Consumption:4,521.76 MWh (Schwarzenbek 2023); 1,253.01 MWh (Nanjing 2023)
Water Consumption:6,508 m³ (Schwarzenbek 2023); 3,618 m³ (Nanjing 2023)
Waste Generated:1,734.75 tons (Schwarzenbek 2023); 48.20 tons (Nanjing 2023)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Economy
  • Ecology
  • People & Society

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by approximately -14.63% in Schwarzenbek compared to 2022.
  • Successfully completed the transition to LED lighting in production halls, reducing energy consumption by approximately 50%.
  • Reduced water consumption by -25.75% in Schwarzenbek compared to 2022.

Social Achievements

  • Introduced a new Code of Conduct for the Fette Compacting Group.
  • Launched a global series of workshops on company culture called Culture Journey Workshops.
  • Established a new department for quality and continuous improvement management (QM & CIP) at Fette Compacting China.

Governance Achievements

  • Introduced a comprehensive update to its Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) policy.
  • Introduced a new Business Continuity Management Handbook.
  • Adopted an updated Anti-Corruption Guideline.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Setting scientifically based climate targets for 2025.
Short-term Goals:
  • Transition to 100% green electricity by 2026.

Environmental Challenges

  • Growing shortage of skilled workers.
  • Increasing complexity of technology fields, such as continuous manufacturing and containment.
  • Climate change and the growth of the world population are increasingly linking water scarcity with global challenges.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Further development of the Employer Branding Campaign to address the skilled labor shortage.
  • Close collaboration and continuous dialogue with customers to ensure solutions meet their needs.
  • Preventive measures implemented to minimize risks arising from production (e.g., water-hazardous substances are only transferred or stored in areas equipped with suitable containment systems).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Targeted audits to verify compliance with fundamental standards, working conditions, and environmental requirements.

Responsible Procurement
  • General purchasing conditions
  • Fette Compacting Group’s Code of Conduct for suppliers
  • Supplier Code of Conduct (to be published in 2024)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • F20i
  • F30i
  • F10i
  • F10p
  • F20p
  • F30p
  • F Lab 5
  • F Lab 10
  • EasyCare system

Awards & Recognition

  • Silver Medal from EcoVadis (twice)
  • German Innovation Award (F20i, FE CPS)
  • German Design Award (FE CPS, Employer Branding, Website Relaunch, Acoustic Branding)
  • German Brand Award (Fette Compacting, FE CPS)