Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Responsible Consumption and Production
• Good Health and Wellbeing
• Employee Wellbeing
• Occupational Safety
• Supply Chain Responsibility
• Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions at the Gilching site and Weimar branch office by 86% between 2021 and 2022. Further reduction of 32% from 2022 to 2023 by using hydropower electricity.
• Saved the environment from the effects of 3,463 tonnes of CO2eq by using eco plastics for blades and ear speculums in 2023.
• New headquarters built according to German Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV), exceeding some standards; uses groundwater heat pump for cooling and waste heat recovery for heating; almost half of the property is green.
• Reduced paper consumption by approximately 9000 sheets in 2023 through process changes.

Social Achievements

• 42% of employees have been with the company for more than 10 years, 21% for more than 20 years.
• 79% of the team was on permanent employment contracts in 2023.
• Women held 38% of management positions in 2023.
• Employs 17 staff with severe disabilities.
• Employees from 36 countries work at HEINE.
• OHRIS certification for occupational health and safety and plant safety.
• Trained 20 young people in 2023.
• Offers voluntary benefits including EGYM Wellpass and bike leasing scheme.
• Annual donation of €40 per employee to five aid organizations.

Governance Achievements

• 100% family-owned and managed company for 77 years.
• Compliance with German and European legislation.
• Publicly accessible whistleblower system.
• Adherence to the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles.
• HEINE Supply Chain Code of Conduct obligates suppliers to environmentally and socially responsible practices.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased raw material consumption with increased production.
• Scope 3 emissions (estimated at 79% of total greenhouse gas emissions).

Mitigation Strategies

• Avoid and reduce consumption strategy.
• Use of recycled plastic from discarded refrigerators for ear tips and blades (EcoTips).
• Use of green electricity from renewable sources.
• Development of instruments designed for environmental friendliness (using fewer resources, single-variety materials, rechargeable batteries, LEDs, good reparability, durable design).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• HEINE Supply Chain Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 13485 (quality management system for medical devices), OHRIS (Occupational Health and Risk Management System)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
• SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)

The report details how HEINE's activities contribute to these goals through product durability, sustainable manufacturing practices, employee well-being initiatives, community engagement, and environmental protection measures.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• EcoTips (ear tips and blades made from recycled refrigerator plastic)

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed