Weiss Technik North America, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018)
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
Environmental Achievements
- Developed and implemented R-449A (Opteon™ XP40) refrigerant in environmental simulation test chambers, reducing GWP by almost 3 times compared to R-404A.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Phase-down of high GWP refrigerants like R-404A due to international agreements (EU Regulation No. 517/2014 and the Kigali Amendment) leading to reduced availability and increased prices.
- Environmental impact of high GWP refrigerants contributing to climate change.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed and introduced R-449A (Opteon™ XP40) as a low GWP refrigerant alternative for environmental simulation test chambers.
- Established a distribution network for R-449A in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Increased prices and reduced availability of high GWP refrigerants
Opportunities
- Development and adoption of low GWP refrigerants
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: ISO9001, ISO17025
Third-party Assurance: A2LA
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Using R-449A reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Environmental simulation test chambers using R-449A refrigerant
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed