Klingele Paper & Packaging SE & Co. KG
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Scope 1 Emissions:156,781 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:33,646 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:88% of fuels consumed in 2023 from renewable resources
Water Consumption:11,883,206 m3/year (paper) + 91,999 m3/year (corrugated & packaging)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Resource efficiency
- Circular economy
- Employee well-being
- Supply chain responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- Completion of the Energy Island project at Nova Campina paper mill, drastically reducing fossil fuel emissions and achieving energy self-sufficiency.
- Revamped company car policy aiming for a transition to electric vehicles.
- Installation of new photovoltaic systems and exploration of wind energy solutions.
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2 reported, Scope 3 in progress).
Social Achievements
- Slight improvement in LTIR (Lost Time Injury Rate).
- Development and implementation of the Klingele Competency Model for employee growth.
- Launch of the "Diversity and Inclusion" project at Nova Campina, supporting women in the workplace.
- Increased average training hours per employee (24.9 hours in 2023).
Governance Achievements
- Commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for four German corrugated plants.
- Preparation for upcoming legal regulations (CSRD, EU-Taxonomy, EUDR, CSDDD).
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions by 2050 (SBTi commitment)
Medium-term Goals:
- 50% reduction in emissions by 2030 (SBTi commitment)
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions (implied, not explicitly stated)
- Increasing administrative burden due to new regulations (CSRD, EU-Taxonomy, EUDR, CSDDD).
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementation of digital risk analysis for supply chain management (EcoVadis IQ Plus and SAP Ariba Risk software).
- Dedicated Compliance Manager appointed to address Supply Chain Act requirements.
- Proactive approach to meeting new regulations.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Implementation of EcoVadis IQ Plus and SAP Ariba Risk software for risk analysis.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, FSC® Chain of Custody
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 2
- SDG 4
- SDG 6
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
The report highlights how various initiatives contribute to these SDGs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Recycled paper packaging
- Eco-friendly e-commerce packaging
- 1/4 pallet eco display system
Awards & Recognition
- 2019 World Corrugated Awards for environmentally friendly production
- 2022 Zonnedak Award for photovoltaic panels in Nijmegen
- 2024 SAP Quality Awards for Customer Success in ‘Rapid Time to Value’ category