GALA Group GmbH
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:17 kMT CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:5 kMT CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:12 kMT CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:51,463,000 kWh
Waste Generated:37 kg/metric ton of material used
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Responsibility
- Good Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 45% of burning material used for candle production was wax from vegetable sources in 2022.
- Waste intensity in 2022 was 37 kg/metric ton of material used.
- Implemented ISO 50001:2018 at GALA Poland in 2022 and are in the process of rolling it out at Ramesh Flowers, India.
Social Achievements
- 100% of employees were trained in occupational health and safety in 2022.
- 32% of C-level and heads of department were female employees in 2022.
- Various social initiatives supported, including integrating severely disabled employees and collaborating with women's initiatives (Banana Fiber Project in India).
Governance Achievements
- Established a governance system for global ESG management and defined a roadmap for continuous implementation.
- 60% of employees trained in the Code of Conduct in 2022, aiming for 100% by 2023.
- Implementing supplier quality management (SQM) reporting at each location.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions (target year not specified).
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 40% women in global management by 2030.
- Reduce waste intensity to 25 kg/metric ton of material used by 2030.
- Purchase green electricity and install solar panels on all roofs by 2028.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce waste intensity to 32 kg/metric ton of material used by 2025.
- 100% employee training on Code of Conduct by 2023.
- Increase share of sustainable raw materials (KPIs to be defined).
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain consequences due to climate change are viewed as the most significant risk.
- Reducing non-recyclable packaging and components.
- Meeting legal regulations and building a sustainable and resilient supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing a strategy to address supply chain risks due to climate change.
- Initiating projects to replace non-recyclable packaging with sustainable alternatives.
- Implementing supplier quality management (SQM) and supplier quality risk (SQR) management.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- SQM implementation
- SQR management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
- Replacing fossil raw materials with natural alternatives
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, RAL GZ 041, RSPO, SEDEX/SMETA, BSCI
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Sustainable candle collection made from renewable raw materials
- Natural Home Decor Collection crafted from banana fiber leftovers
Awards & Recognition
- ETHICAL Style by Ambiente (2023)