Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Matters
• Employee Matters
• Social Matters
• Respect for Human Rights
• Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Matters
• Sustainability Matters in the Supply Chain

Environmental Achievements

• Developed PYROROTOR®, a technology enabling the use of very coarse and poorly prepared secondary fuels, reducing emissions.
• Developed PYRO REDOX® gasification reactor in 2018, reducing nitrogen oxide emissions.
• Roller press technology contributes to reduced CO2 emissions through the use of slag and other clinker substitutes and reduced water consumption.

Social Achievements

• Donated €106 thousand (2% of average net profit) to the Prime Minister National Relief Fund in India, supporting disaster relief and medical treatments.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a Code of Conduct for all employees and a Code of Ethics for top management.
• Established a whistleblower policy to report violations of the Code of Conduct.
• Annual confirmation of compliance with the Code of Conduct by all employees in senior management and high-risk departments.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Indirect risks associated with the inability to develop and sell energy-efficient products.
• Maintaining compliance with human rights in countries with less robust legal protections.

Mitigation Strategies

• Marketing products based on both price and environmental advantages.
• Code of Conduct ensures compliance with human rights in all KHD companies.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Suppliers are audited by internal specialists before initial purchase orders and regularly thereafter. Unacceptable working conditions, environmental disregard, or child/forced labor lead to disqualification.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• PYROROTOR®, PYRO REDOX® gasification reactor, roller press technology

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Matters
• Employee Matters
• Social Matters
• Respect for Human Rights
• Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Matters
• Sustainability Matters in the Supply Chain

Environmental Achievements

• Developed PYROROTOR® for using coarse secondary fuels in cement manufacturing, reducing emissions.
• Developed PYRO REDOX® gasification reactor to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions in cement plants.
• Roller press technology contributes to reduced CO2 emissions through efficient slag grinding and lower water consumption.

Social Achievements

• Donated €69,000 to the Prime Minister National Relief Fund in India (supporting disaster relief and medical treatments).

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a Code of Conduct and a Code of Ethics for top management, promoting ethical conduct and proactive reporting of violations.
• Implemented a whistleblower policy to enable anonymous reporting of misconduct.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Indirect risks associated with the inability to develop and sell energy-efficient products.
• Maintaining compliance with human rights in regions with less robust legal protection.

Mitigation Strategies

• Marketing products based on both price and environmental advantages.
• Ensuring compliance with human rights through the Code of Conduct and supplier audits.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Suppliers are audited before initial purchase orders and regularly thereafter. Unacceptable working conditions or environmental disregard lead to disqualification.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• PYROROTOR®, PYRO REDOX®
• Roller press technology

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Matters
• Employee Matters
• Social Matters
• Respect for Human Rights
• Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Matters
• Sustainability Matters in the Supply Chain

Environmental Achievements

• Developed PYRO REDOX® gasification reactor in 2018, reducing nitrogen oxide emissions in cement plants.
• Roller press technology offers energy-efficient grinding and uses less process water compared to other technologies.
• PYROCLON® calciner allows for calcination of alternative substances like clay, reducing the CO2 footprint of cements.

Social Achievements

• Supported the “Prime Minister National Relief Fund” in India with €86,000 (previous year: €69,000) in donations.
• Implemented flexible work time arrangements and work time accounts.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a Code of Conduct and a Code of Ethics for top management.
• Established a whistleblower policy.
• Annual confirmation of compliance with the Code of Conduct from all employees in senior management and high-risk departments.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Indirect risks associated with the business activities and products of KHD if the company is unable to develop and sell energy-efficient and environmentally conscious products.
• Limited possibilities for energy savings in leased office buildings.

Mitigation Strategies

• Marketing products based on their environmental advantages.
• Systematic and regular further development of products with a focus on energy and emissions efficiency.
• Risk mitigation strategies for corruption and bribery in individual projects.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular and incident-related supplier assessments.

Responsible Procurement

• Suppliers are audited by internal specialists before initial purchase orders.
• Suppliers are disqualified if unacceptable working conditions, environmental disregard, or child/forced labor are found.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• PYRO REDOX® gasification reactor
• Roller press technology
• PYROCLON® calciner

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Matters
• Employee Matters
• Social Matters
• Respect for Human Rights
• Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Matters
• Sustainability Matters in the Supply Chain

Environmental Achievements

• Developed energy-efficient grinding technology (roller press), contributing to reduced energy consumption and water usage in cement production.
• Introduced PYROCLON® calciner for calcining alternative substances like clay, reducing the CO2 footprint of cement.
• Developed PYROREDOX® gasification reactor to significantly reduce nitrogen oxide emissions in cement plants.
• Increased R&D spending to €4.1 million (from €2.9 million) focusing on energy and emissions efficiency and resource preservation.

Social Achievements

• Supported earthquake victims in Turkey and flood victims in the Ahr valley.
• Donated €101,000 (from €86,000) to the “Prime Minister National Relief Fund” in India.
• Increased external spending on training and employee development to €147,000 (from €95,000).

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a Code of Conduct and a Code of Ethics for top management.
• Established a whistleblowing system to report violations or questionable actions.
• Fully implemented the legal requirements of the Whistleblower Protection Act for Humboldt Wedag GmbH.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Indirect risks associated with the business activities and products of KHD if the company is unable to develop and sell environmentally beneficial products.
• Potential non-compliance with standards by business partners in certain countries.

Mitigation Strategies

• Marketing products based on their environmental advantages.
• Established processes and systems to identify potential risks and violations in the supply chain, including supplier audits and certifications.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular and event-driven follow-up certifications; potential new suppliers are evaluated before the first order.

Responsible Procurement

• High quality and technical requirements placed on suppliers; evaluation by internal specialists before the first order; disqualification if unacceptable working conditions, environmental disregard, or child/forced labor are found.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Roller press, PYROCLON® calciner, PYROREDOX® gasification reactor, KHD ProMax®