Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability along the product life cycle
• Climate & Environment
• Regional responsibility in a global network

Environmental Achievements

• Saved more than 4,172,981 kg CO2e compared to the purchase of the German electricity mix in 2021 by purchasing green electricity in Germany.
• Recycled almost 950 tons of packaging materials in the second half of 2021, saving 230 tons of CO2e emissions.
• Offset approximately 800 tons of greenhouse gas emissions from the vehicle fleet in February 2021 through cooperation with Shell.

Social Achievements

• Created the EHS Coordinator position to commit to employee well-being.
• Awarded the “Fair Training” seal by Trendence in 2021 and 2022 and the “Fair Trainee Program” seal in 2021.
• Supported the integration of refugees in Germany through cooperation with the Hoffnungsträger Stiftung foundation.

Governance Achievements

• Established a new position to better link environmental, social, and governance risks.
• Implemented a whistleblowing system for reporting violations.
• 83 of 93 newly hired employees in Germany (around 90%) participated in compliance training.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global energy crisis
• Need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1-3

Mitigation Strategies

• Formed an energy risk group to implement energy-efficient production activities.
• Implemented extensive energy efficiency measures at the Leonberg production facility.
• Initiated electrification measures in the vehicle fleet.
• Plan to be greenhouse gas neutral by 2045.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Around 20% of purchasing volume underwent in-depth analysis in annual risk assessments.

Responsible Procurement

• Comprehensive risk analysis including country risks, environmental factors, compliance risks, and certifications.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standard Update 2021

Certifications: DIN EN ISO 14001 (Leonberg), DIN EN ISO 50001 (Leonberg), DIN EN ISO 9001 (Leonberg and GEZE Service GmbH), ISO 9001 (some international locations)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
• 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
• 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
• 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
• 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
• 13 (Climate action)

GEZE's activities contribute to these SDGs through energy-efficient products, employee well-being initiatives, sustainable production practices, and community engagement.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Automatic swing doors, revolving doors (Revo. PRIME), Slimchain chain drive

Awards & Recognition

• Fair Training (2021, 2022)
• Fair Trainee Program (2021)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability along the product life cycle
• Climate & environment
• Regional responsibility in a global network

Environmental Achievements

• 4,238,653 kg CO2e savings compared to purchasing the German electricity mix in 2023 (covering all GEZE locations in Germany, including the supply chain)
• 100% Green power at the headquarters in Leonberg
• Recycled almost 950 tonnes of packaging materials in the second half of 2022, saving 230 tonnes of CO2 emissions
• Planted 20,000 trees in Kenya, Tanzania, Cameroon, Nepal and Guatemala

Social Achievements

• 50% Women on the board of management
• Award for - Fair professional training 2021 - 2023
• Award for - Fair trainee programme 2021 - 2024
• Strong partner for social projects – regional and global
• Support for social projects and the promotion of social initiatives
• Cooperation with Atrio e. V. Behindertenwerkstätten (sheltered workshops) in Leonberg
• Support for the integration of refugees in Germany with the “Hoffnungsträger” foundation
• Support for the pediatric clinic in Stuttgart’s Olga Hospital
• Donations to the Leonberg hospice
• Global activity in cooperation with “Plan International” to improve the living conditions of children, young people and their families
• 150 sponsorships for needy children from all over the world

Governance Achievements

• Global CO2e balance sheet ensures transparency at all locations worldwide – incl. Scope 3
• 93% Group-wide compliance training
• Anti-corruption guideline and procedures are part of mandatory training
• Whistleblower system implemented

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions (implied)
• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045

Mitigation Strategies

• Continuous reduction measures and directly protect our planet through the use of renewable energies
• Extensive energy efficiency measures implemented in Leonberg production facility (cogeneration plant, photovoltaic system preparations)
• Expanding sustainability criteria such as energy efficiency in product development
• First steps towards electrifying the vehicle fleet

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 13 international suppliers audited in 2022/2023

Responsible Procurement

• Comprehensive risk analysis of suppliers, including country risks, environmental factors, compliance risks and certifications
• Due diligence obligations included in supplier contracts
• Analysis of 20% of purchasing volume for potential environmental risks

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 (some international sites)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
• Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
• Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
• Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
• Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
• Goal 13: Climate action

GEZE's activities contribute to these goals through energy-efficient products, sustainable production processes, social initiatives, and commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• myGEZE Control

Awards & Recognition

• Fair Professional Training seal (Trendence)
• Certificate for outstanding training performance (Chamber of Industry and Commerce)