Climate Change Data

Koehler Holding SE & Co. KG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-01 to 2022-12)

Reporting Period: 2021-01 to 2022-12

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:277,219 tCO2e/year (Scope 1) + 149,468 tCO2e/year (Scope 2) + (Scope 3 data not fully specified)
Scope 1 Emissions:277,219 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:149,468 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:69.9% (electricity), 59.8% (heat) in 2022
Total Energy Consumption:2,351,900 MWh/year (fuels) + 377,915 MWh/year (purchased electricity)
Water Consumption:5,737,301 m3/year (surface and well water)
Waste Generated:150,813 tons/year (gross)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Circularity
  • People

Environmental Achievements

  • Decarbonization of Greiz mill power plant (reduced emissions by 24,000 metric tons/year)
  • Conversion of Oberkirch mill power plant to biomass (expected reduction of 150,000 metric tons/year)
  • Increased renewable energy generation to 69.9% of electricity and 59.8% of heat used in paper production in 2022
  • Production Line 8 in Kehl running on green electricity since 2021
  • Reduced specific electricity and water consumption per metric ton of paper compared to 2020
  • High recycling rate of fiber-based packaging (81.5%)

Social Achievements

  • Award-winning apprenticeship program (BEST PLACE TO LEARN®)
  • Comprehensive HR development opportunities
  • Focus on employee health and safety (aiming for zero accidents)
  • Initiatives for work-life balance and diversity promotion
  • Employee engagement through suggestion box system and workshops

Governance Achievements

  • Established sustainability committee and sustainability ambassadors
  • Annual compliance risk assessment, including corruption risk assessment
  • Compliance training for employees
  • Data Protection Officer and ISO 27001 certification for IT department
  • Gold EcoVadis status

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions by 2045
Medium-term Goals:
  • 80% reduction in direct emissions (Scope 1) by 2030
  • 100% reduction in indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2) by 2030
  • 20% reduction in indirect emissions (Scope 3) by 2030
  • Generate more renewable energy than needed for paper production by 2030
  • Achieve Platinum EcoVadis status by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Decarbonization of Greiz mill power plant by 2023
  • Decarbonization of Oberkirch mill power plant by 2024
  • Expansion of wastewater treatment plant at Kehl mill by 2024

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change and extreme weather events (e.g., flooding)
  • Ambitious and complex energy regulations and permitting processes
  • Raw material shortages and price volatility
  • Public misconceptions about paper's environmental impact
  • Uncertainty created by ambiguous legal norms (e.g., Single Use Plastics Directive)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in renewable energy production (biomass, wind, solar, hydro)
  • Developing alternative energy sources for heat
  • Development partnership with Voith to decarbonize production lines
  • Alternative sourcing strategies for raw materials
  • Participation in initiatives like Two Sides and 4evergreen to address public misconceptions
  • Continuous improvement efforts through energy working groups and management officers

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Chain of custody certification (FSC®, PEFC)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events, flooding
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes, market shifts, energy price volatility
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes
  • Expansion of renewable energy business

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI (Core option)

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001, FSC®, PEFC

Third-party Assurance: EcoVadis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3
  • 4
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 12
  • 14
  • 15

The report details how Koehler's initiatives contribute to these SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Blue4est® thermal paper
  • Blue4est® Pro thermal labels
  • NexFlex® flexible packaging paper
  • Koehler NexPlus® Advanced flexible packaging paper

Awards & Recognition

  • BEST PLACE TO LEARN®