Climate Change Data

POLYTEC Holding AG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • CO2 footprint reduction
  • Waste & energy consumption reduction
  • Switch to sustainable sources

Environmental Achievements

  • Ebensee (AT) plant already CO2 neutral

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • 2021: PV panels covering 40,000 to 50,000 sqm projected to be installed on POLYTEC roof tops –offering approx. 9,000 kWp

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:25783 tons/year
Renewable Energy Share:100% (in Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands)
Total Energy Consumption:189015 MWh/year
Water Consumption:96300 m3/year
Waste Generated:8424 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Resource Conservation
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Emission Reduction
  • Waste Reduction
  • Employee Well-being
  • Compliance
  • Diversity & Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 44.6% to 25,783 tons (2020: 46,537 tons)
  • Increased renewable energy share in Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands to 100%
  • Installed photovoltaic systems at Hörsching (Austria) and Wolmirstedt (Germany) sites.
  • Implemented a new cooling concept at Sladkovicovo (Slovakia) saving 472,000 kWh annually.
  • Optimized cooling systems at Lohne (Germany) saving 670,000 kWh annually.
  • Implemented a closed-loop system for process water and cleaning solutions.
  • Achieved a 15% reduction in waste generation.
  • Increased the share of recyclable waste to 8%.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented a web-based whistleblower system.
  • Launched POLYTEC Academy with various training programs.
  • Improved employee satisfaction through various initiatives.
  • Reduced employee turnover to 14.3% (2020: 37.9%)
  • Reduced the number of reportable workplace accidents by 8.3% to 77 (2020: 84).

Governance Achievements

  • Established a new group-wide business order for management and an authorization guideline.
  • Conducted regular training on anti-corruption, data protection, and antitrust law.
  • No compliance violations were reported.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions by 20% by 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce raw material consumption by 15% by 2023
  • Implement at least two recycling projects annually until 2023
  • Reduce energy consumption (base load) by 20% by 2025
  • Reduce electricity consumption for compressed air leaks by 50% by 2025
  • Implement energy monitoring in all plants by 2025
  • Reduce waste by 15% by 2025
  • Increase the share of reusable waste by 0.75%/year and 8% by 2025
  • Reduce or substitute environmentally and health-hazardous auxiliary materials by 10% by 2023
  • Implement uniform hazardous substance management by 2022
  • Develop at least two innovative products annually that reduce environmental emissions during use.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
  • Shortages of raw materials and semiconductors.
  • Increased energy and raw material prices.
  • Reduced order volumes and short-term order cancellations.
  • Increased competition in the automotive industry.
  • Cybercrime attacks.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Proactive cash flow management.
  • Flexible response to changing market conditions.
  • Close collaboration with customers and suppliers.
  • Continuous improvement of production processes.
  • Investment in new technologies and applications.
  • Strengthening internal controls and employee awareness of cybercrime.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct for Suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Transition Risks
  • Decreasing demand for combustion engines
Opportunities
  • Development of lightweight and energy-efficient products for electric vehicles

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: EU Taxonomy

Certifications: IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001

Third-party Assurance: KPMG Austria GmbH

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through resource conservation, energy efficiency, emission reduction, waste reduction, and sustainable product development.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Lightweight components for electric vehicles
  • Reusable transport boxes for food logistics