Climate Change Data

Heraeus Holding GmbH

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

Reporting Period: 2021-01 to 2022-12

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:210,341 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:51,553 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:164,853 tCO2e (location-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:923,076,672.75 MWh
Water Consumption:1,176,018 m3
Waste Generated:36,663 tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change Mitigation and Energy
  • Working Conditions
  • Equal Treatment and Opportunities
  • Corporate Culture
  • Responsible Supply Chains

Environmental Achievements

  • Set a Group-wide target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 (compared to 2021).
  • Set a goal to have Group-wide Scope 3 emissions measured by mid-2024.
  • Partnership to derive energy from regional photovoltaic plants and rooftop installations.

Social Achievements

  • LTIR of 3.6 in 2022, aiming for less than 2 by 2025.
  • Aiming for 80% of production sites to fulfill internal EHS management system requirements by 2025.
  • Elevated DEI to a Group-overarching priority in 2022, with most Operating Companies setting their own diversity targets and quarterly reporting.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a robust Group Sustainability Team, reporting directly to the CEO.
  • Created an ESG Chapter, meeting monthly, to ensure swift decision-making and Board oversight on ESG topics.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve an LTIR of less than 2 by 2025.
  • Have 80% of production sites fulfilling internal EHS management system requirements by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 (base year 2021).

Environmental Challenges

  • Majority of emissions are Scope 3 emissions.
  • Achieving full SBTi alignment across all Operating Companies.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Goal of measuring Group-wide Scope 3 emissions by mid-2024.
  • Operating Companies define own Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions targets aligned with SBTi requirements (comply-or-explain principle).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Heraeus Group Supplier Code of Conduct, including compliance with laws, international standards, fair and safe working conditions, and environmental protection.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, ESRS (planned for 2025)

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Iridium catalysts for green hydrogen production, precious metals catalysts for reducing nitrous oxide, silver metallization paste for PV modules.

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed