Walter Klein GmbH & Co. KG
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:1,065,439 kWh (electricity) + 80,201,083 kWh (gas) in 2021 (German sites only)
Water Consumption:344,217 m3 in 2021
Waste Generated:10,592 tons in 2021
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Energy Efficiency
- Water Consumption
- Waste Reduction
- Occupational Safety
- Employee Well-being
- Supplier Sustainability
- Human Rights
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions through increased efficiency and the introduction of NEWTRAL® aluminum profile (specific figures not provided)
- Switched to green electricity at Velbert site from January 2022
Social Achievements
- Implemented holistic health promotion concept for employees
- Established support fund for employees in need
- Offered employee discounts and company pension scheme
- Implemented Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for US employees
- Received IHK awards for outstanding achievements in vocational training
Governance Achievements
- Implemented integrated management system complying with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 14064
- Established Code of Conduct for Suppliers
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Climate-neutral production by 2030
- 10% increase in energy efficiency by 2030 (compared to 2019 baseline)
- 10% reduction in total water consumption by 2030 (compared to 2019 baseline)
- 10% reduction in total waste generation by 2030 (compared to 2020 baseline)
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing CO2 emissions across the entire supply chain
- Maintaining energy efficiency despite increasing production demands
- Minimizing water consumption in surface treatment processes
- Managing waste generation effectively
- Attracting and retaining young talent
Mitigation Strategies
- Development and implementation of NEWTRAL® aluminum profile
- Continuous improvement projects for energy efficiency
- Cascade rinsing to reduce water consumption
- Waste separation and recycling initiatives
- Young Professionals development program
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for Suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 14064, DIN ISO 29990 (Corporate Academy)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- NEWTRAL® aluminum profile
Awards & Recognition
- IHK Best Honour (multiple years)
- IHK training and further education award