AMANN & Söhne GmbH & Co. KG
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, 2023)
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
- Human Rights
- Labor Standards
- Environmental Protection
- Sustainable Production
- Gender Equality
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced power consumption by 29% per kg produced (2015-2018)
- Reduced water consumption by 27% per kg produced (2015-2018), saving 593 million liters of water.
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 29% per kg produced (2015-2018)
- Developed solvent-free bonding meeting OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 requirements.
- Replaced environmentally harmful PFCs with environmentally compatible alternatives in water-repellent threads.
- Increased recycled content in cardboard packaging to 90-95%.
Social Achievements
- Implemented AMANN Code of Conduct with regular ethical conduct training for all employees.
- Majority of key suppliers signed Supplier Code of Conduct or have comparable codes.
- Guaranteed exemplary healthcare provision for all employees, including regular medical check-ups and health days.
- Introduced SEWING program for employees' children to foster cultural understanding.
- Promoting gender equality with a goal of 50/50 male/female employee ratio by 2025.
- Implemented AMANN competence model for employee development.
Governance Achievements
- Commitment to the ten principles of the UN Global Compact.
- Compliance with all applicable laws and legal requirements.
- Zero tolerance for corruption.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Vision of 'zero accidents'.
Medium-term Goals:
- 30% reduction in CO2 emissions per kg produced by 2025; conversion to renewable energy sources.
Short-term Goals:
- 25% reduction in power consumption per kg produced by 2025
- 25% reduction in water consumption per kg produced by 2025
- Zero waste to landfill by 2025
- All key suppliers to sign SCoC or provide evidence of comparable CoC by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing water consumption in production processes.
- Achieving zero waste to landfill.
- Ensuring all key suppliers adhere to AMANN's standards.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in wastewater recycling plants and biological water treatment facilities (e.g., Romania, Bangladesh, Vietnam).
- Exploring waterless dyeing methods.
- Implementing a global strategy for environmental and climate protection with standardized processes across all production sites.
- Working with machine manufacturers to find resource-saving solutions.
- Investing in energy-saving measures (e.g., low-temperature steam boilers, LED lighting).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact
Certifications: OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 (many products with Appendix 6), REACH compliant
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Recycled polyester threads
- Conductive sewing and embroidery threads
- Smart yarns
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:150,000 t CO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:11,150 t CO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:20,381 t CO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:118,701 t CO2e/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Water Management
- Waste Management
- Social Responsibility
- Supplier Responsibility
- Circular Economy
Environmental Achievements
- Created the AMANN Group's first corporate carbon footprint (CCF).
- Commissioned a new, nearly climate-neutral production site in India, awarded the CITI Textile Sustainability Award 2024 for ‘Best Sustainable Retail Practices’.
- Reduced CO2 emissions per kg produced by 16% compared to 2015.
- Reduced water consumption per kg produced by 36% compared to 2015.
- Reduced electricity consumption per kg produced by 28% compared to 2015.
- Over 88% of waste is recycled/thermally utilized; only 12% disposed of in landfills.
- Achieved 35% recycled water usage in Romania.
Social Achievements
- Continued positive development of the accident rate (0.29 per 100 employees).
- Regional training coordinators and technical trainers trained at all AMANN production sites worldwide.
- Launched a high-potential program for future managers, involving 14 employees from seven countries.
- Implemented wellbeing initiatives, including health days, nutritional counseling, and mental health first aid training.
- Achieved accident-free construction of the new India plant with over 1,000,000 working hours.
Governance Achievements
- Revised the AMANN Supplier Code of Conduct in 2022, including regulations on the German LkSG and whistleblower protection.
- Conducted two on-site compliance audits at third-party suppliers.
- Conducted 10 customer audits and 142 customer self-assessments with positive results.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1+2 emissions by a further 10% by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by a further 10% by 2030.
- Use of sustainable raw materials such as biopolymers by 2030.
- Replacement of harmful polyester and polyamide fibers with recyclable alternatives by 2030.
- New circular approach to recycling and reusing materials by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1+2 emissions by 50% by 2027.
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 10% by 2027.
- Convert 50% of polyester content (PET) to recycled PET (rPET) by 2027.
Environmental Challenges
- Challenging geopolitical events impacting the company.
- Purchased energy mix developing contrary to targets at some locations.
- Difficulty finding suitable buyers for fiber-based production waste, resulting in 23 tonnes not being recycled.
- Fluctuations in recycled water proportion in Romania due to initial phase issues and filter problems.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementation of a Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) and Climate Protection Roadmap.
- Introduction of a future-proof raw materials strategy.
- Implementation of numerous individual measures to improve energy efficiency (e.g., LED lighting, additional insulation, reduced steam pressure).
- Pilot project in the UK to install energy sensors and identify savings potential.
- Development of water-free dyeing technologies.
- Continuous improvement of the ‘right first time’ rate in dyeing to reduce water consumption.
- Partial loading of dyeing kettles and family dyeing to reduce water and energy consumption.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 2 on-site compliance audits in 2023
Responsible Procurement
- AMANN Supplier Code of Conduct
- Cluster sourcing strategy
- Focus on ethical principles of the UN Global Compact
- Selection of ecologically progressive suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol), UN Global Compact, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, GRS, OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Lifecycle product line
- Recycled product line
- PFAS-free water-repellent finishes
Awards & Recognition
- CITI Textile Sustainability Award 2024 for ‘Best Sustainable Retail Practices’