Climate Change Data

Bayerische Milchindustrie eG (BMI)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-01 to 2021-12)

Reporting Period: 2020-01 to 2021-12

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,313,555 t CO2e (2020); 1,701,734 t CO2e (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:67,059 t CO2e (2020); 73,086 t CO2e (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:64,184 t CO2e (2020); 57,627 t CO2e (2021)
Scope 3 Emissions:1,182,312 t CO2e (2020); 1,571,021 t CO2e (2021)
Renewable Energy Share:20% (heat energy at Jessen site in 2021)
Total Energy Consumption:598 million kWh (2018); 725 million kWh (2021)
Water Consumption:3,211,669 m³ (2018); 3,156,937 m³ (2021)
Waste Generated:4,907.2 t (2018); 4,625.5 t (2021)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate, energy and conserving resources
  • Water consumption and availability
  • Sustainable agriculture with a focus on animal welfare
  • Employee health & satisfaction

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced specific energy consumption (electricity by ~8% since 2018, heat by ~14% since 2018)
  • Increased proportion of separated waste to ~83% (aiming for >90%)
  • Reduced total quantity of waste per tonne of processed raw material by approx. 17 per cent in 2021 compared to 2018
  • Reduced specific fresh water consumption (from 1.87 m³/t in 2018 to 1.61 m³/t in 2021, with a slight increase in 2021 due to adjustments in cleaning cycles and increased raw material processing)
  • Reduced specific waste water quantity to the flotation plant by 22% compared to 2019
  • Reduced specific freight quantity of waste water by 33% compared to 2019

Social Achievements

  • Implemented a regional bonus program for Bavarian milk suppliers focusing on animal welfare and sustainability criteria (discontinued due to supplier changes)
  • Successfully established products with the Tierschutzlabel Premiumstufe (TSL**) animal welfare label since 2020
  • Four suppliers achieved the premium “Für Mehr Tierschutz” label in March 2022
  • Introduced the HR Shop in 2021 for in-house and external training options
  • Reduced external staff turnover from 5.55% in 2018 to 4.88% in 2021

Governance Achievements

  • Established an interdisciplinary sustainability team to develop and implement a sustainability strategy
  • Implemented a company-wide employee survey in 2020 to assess employee satisfaction and identify areas for improvement
  • Developed 180 measures to address weaknesses and reinforce strengths identified in the employee survey

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Climate neutrality by 2040 (scope 1 and 2)
  • By December 2035, at least 50% of heat energy and fuel requirements will be acquired from sustainable or renewable sources
Medium-term Goals:
  • By December 2028, raw milk acquired/marketed for food retailing will come only from certified Haltungsform levels 3 + 4
Short-term Goals:
  • Prepare a climate road map including a pathway for reducing emissions by December 2023
  • By December 2023, 25% of acquired milk will be tested regarding its product-related CO2 footprint
  • By December 2024, the proportion of separated waste should increase to 85%
  • By June 2024, packaging material should be checked to ensure it can be recycled
  • By December 2025, 50% of energy will be acquired from renewable energy sources

Environmental Challenges

  • Scope 3 emissions represent over 90% of total emissions
  • Fluctuations in electricity and heat energy consumption due to production planning and product portfolios
  • Increased rate of illness due to the Covid-19 pandemic
  • Limited impact on scope 3 emissions due to reliance on external suppliers
  • Data limitations for accurately assessing and reducing scope 3 emissions
  • Supply chain disruptions due to the Russo-Ukrainian War
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focusing on climate neutrality at company locations (scope 1 and 2 emissions)
  • Working with milk suppliers to improve data collection for scope 3 emissions
  • Implementing energy efficiency measures and investments
  • Continuous improvement processes (CIP) and Performance Programme
  • Implementing cleaning cycles adjustments to maintain product quality
  • Pilot project for processing exhaust condensate and polisher water to reduce external water needs
  • Increasing capacity of stacking facilities to reuse water
  • Implementing CIP checks at all sites
  • Implementing measures to improve internal communication and employee identification with BMI

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Random audits of suppliers (on-site audits paused due to Covid-19 pandemic)

Responsible Procurement
  • Monitoring and evaluation of suppliers based on environmental and social criteria
  • Requirements linked to environmental protection and societal expectations
  • Compliance with human rights and workplace safety

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Weather-related events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Increased use of renewable energy sources
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: DIN EN ISO 50001, FSSC 22000, IFS Food Standard, SMETA

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate action)
  • Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
  • Goal 15 (Life on land)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through energy efficiency, waste reduction, renewable energy use, sustainable agriculture, and animal welfare

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products with the Tierschutzlabel Premiumstufe (TSL**) animal welfare label

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed