Rudolf GmbH
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-2023)
Reporting Period: 2019-2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:3,829,443 kWh (2023)
Water Consumption:71,224 m³ (2023)
Waste Generated:1,352 kg/t (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Protection
- Occupational Safety
- Product Safety
- Ecological Product Requirements
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute amount of production-related waste in 2023 compared to the previous year.
- Over 67% of waste recycled in 2023.
- 80-100% of containers reconditioned.
- More than 80% of water requirements covered from a service water well since 2004.
- Significant reduction in specific water consumption due to new demineralized water plants.
- Modern exhaust air purification system effectively reducing emissions.
Social Achievements
- Open dialogue on environmental protection and occupational safety within the company.
- Regular training sessions for staff on environmental and safety issues.
- Managers setting an example and exemplifying environmental policy and occupational safety.
Governance Achievements
- Joint integrated management system for quality and environmental management since 2002.
- Compliance with statutory regulations and official requirements.
- Participation in the “Bavarian Environmental and Climate Pact” and awarded a gold certificate for more than 15 years of participation.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Introduction of an energy management system in the second half of 2024.
Environmental Challenges
- Reduced production volume in 2022 and 2023 impacting some metrics.
- Formaldehyde levels in some products, requiring cancer warning labels despite industry-wide minimization efforts.
- AOX limit value exceeded once in 2023.
- Delayed implementation of an energy management system.
Mitigation Strategies
- Close contact with the responsible water management authority regarding AOX exceedance.
- Ongoing research and development to reduce formaldehyde levels.
- Work on energy management system to begin in the second half of 2024.
- Implementation of a photovoltaic system in 2024 for electricity generation.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Consideration of entire chain from raw material procurement to disposal during product development.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Responsible Care, Bavarian Environmental and Climate Pact
Certifications: DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, DIN EN ISO 14001:2015
Third-party Assurance: TÜV SÜD Management Service GmbH
Awards & Recognition
- Gold certificate for more than 15 years of participation in the Bavarian Environmental and Climate Pact