Climate Change Data

Würth Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:325,760 tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2)
Scope 1 Emissions:260,463 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:65,297 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:58.1% (electricity)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:1,109,614 m3/year
Waste Generated:80,244 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:16.0 g CO2e/euro in sales (market-based)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Material Life Cycles
  • Social Standards
  • Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Increased green electricity consumption to 262,215 MWh (58.1% of total electricity)
  • Increased in-house renewable electricity production to 26,054 MWh (5.8% of total electricity)
  • Installation of the largest photovoltaic system in the Nittedal region (Norway), achieving 10-30% self-sufficiency for Würth Norge AS.
  • Completion of one of Europe's largest photovoltaic facade systems at Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG (Germany).

Social Achievements

  • Launched a Repair Café at Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), reducing electronic waste.
  • Launched the “Donatón” program in Würth Colombia S.A.S., raising funds for Colombian communities.
  • Supported the We Mill project in India, creating livelihoods for women.
  • Established a volunteer day for employees of Würth Canada Ltd., Ltée.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a Group-wide sustainability management approach.
  • Established a Group-wide reporting system for compliance breaches.
  • Integrated sustainability into the annual planning process for Group companies since 2022.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change-related physical risks (extreme weather) and transition risks (regulatory changes, market shifts)
  • Scarcity of resources
  • Social inequality
  • Complex global value chains exposing the company to social, ecological, and economic risks.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing a comprehensive climate strategy focusing on high-emission countries.
  • Expanding renewable energy production and sourcing green electricity.
  • Converting the vehicle fleet to alternative drive systems.
  • Implementing a three-pronged approach to sustainable procurement: commitment, assessment, development.
  • Conducting systematic risk assessments in the supply chain.
  • Establishing a Group-wide platform for supplier risk analysis.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: More than 850 supplier activities in 2023

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Risk assessments
  • Audits
  • Pre-assessment process for potential suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather conditions
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
  • Price fluctuations of raw materials
Opportunities
  • Expansion of renewable energy sources
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN SDGs, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, Cradle to Cradle Certified™

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 13: Climate Action

The Würth Group's initiatives in the three transformation areas (climate, material life cycles, and social standards) contribute to these SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Circular power tools (ABS 18 Compact and ABS 18 Subcompact cordless drills)
  • Products with OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN label
  • Polyurethane plastic made with vegetable oil derivatives

Awards & Recognition

  • Baden-Württemberg Environmental Technology Prize