Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Economic

Environmental Achievements

• 20% reduction in specific energy consumption since 2013
• 56% savings in specific water consumption since 2013
• 13% reduction of specific CO2 emissions since 2013 (main production site in Hanover)
• Introduction of Bio Belt™ conveyor belts using renewable raw materials

Social Achievements

• Commitment to fair treatment of employees and adherence to international labor standards
• Establishment of Forbo Movement Systems Academy for employee training and development
• Implementation of programs to promote employee health and safety

Governance Achievements

• Implementation of ISO 14001-certified environmental management system at key European sites
• Compliance with all domestic and international labor laws and conventions
• Adoption of a Code of Conduct for all employees

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased waste generated in 2017 due to new machine commissioning
• Energy consumption at the main production site in Hanover

Mitigation Strategies

• Continuous improvement initiatives across all units, energy coupling of exhaust streams, separation of exhaust air volumes for combustion or filtration to reduce energy and CO2 emissions
• Focus on closed water cycles to reduce water consumption
• Recycling of belt cuttings

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Amp Miser™ conveyor belts
• Bio Belt™ conveyor belts