OKE Group GmbH
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023/2024)
Reporting Period: 2023/2024
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:13% (Hörstel, to be increased)
ESG Focus Areas
- Emissions Reduction
- Recycling
- Energy Efficiency
- Resource Conservation
- Employee Well-being
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Anti-Corruption
- Biodiversity
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 44% in Scope 1+2 since 2014
- Reduced scrap rate by 38% since 2015
- Reduced energy consumption by 25% since 2012
- Increased renewable energy use through photovoltaic systems (4000 kWp in 2024, additional 5500 kWp planned)
Social Achievements
- OKE Plus employee program offering various benefits
- Average of 1,850 employees worldwide in 2023
- High employee retention rate (96.87% return rate after parental leave)
- Comprehensive employee training programs (539 courses in 2023)
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of an integrated management system
- Commitment to UN Global Compact principles
- Active participation in industry associations
- Regular internal audits and risk assessments
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve complete climate neutrality by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Generate 90% fewer material emissions by 2027, 100% fewer by 2030
- Achieve climate neutrality in Scope 1+2 by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce environmental impacts caused by waste disposal by 5% by 2025 (compared to 2016)
Environmental Challenges
- Increasing customer requirements for non-financial topics
- Compliance with evolving statutory regulations
- Supply chain disruptions due to resource scarcity
- Maintaining adequate working conditions and employee retention
- Managing risks related to media and socio-political developments
Mitigation Strategies
- Continuous development and optimization of resource-saving production and recycling processes
- Implementation of an integrated management system to address quality, environmental, and energy policies
- Regular review of corporate policy to align with future requirements
- Proactive risk assessments and mitigation strategies
- OKE Plus program to improve employee well-being and retention
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Environmental standards observed when selecting suppliers
- Contractual obligations ensuring compliance with ecological standards
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (Core option)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 1
- SDG 2
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 6
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 10
- SDG 11
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 14
- SDG 15
- SDG 16
- SDG 17
OKE supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals through various initiatives detailed in the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Eco-designs for products (green products)