Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co. KG
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:60 Million kWh (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Emissions Reduction
- Sustainable Supply Chain
- Workplace Safety
- Fairness & Diversity
Environmental Achievements
- 99% of waste recycled and reused
- 100% of wastewater treated to national limits
- 100% of exhaust air purified
- Reduced electricity consumption by 245,000 kWh in 2022 through compressed air station conversion
- Reduced natural gas consumption by 200,000 m³ in 2022 through rotary furnace improvements and 16,000 m³ through other small measures
- 50% reduction in Scope 1/2 KPI from 2021 to 2022
Social Achievements
- Less than 10 workplace accidents in 2022
- 550+ near-miss reports in 2022, indicating proactive safety improvements
- Robust medical teams ensuring employee access to medical information and care
Governance Achievements
- DIN EN ISO 9001, IATF 16949, EN 9100, DIN EN ISO 14001, DIN EN ISO 50001, and DIN ISO 45001 certifications (Note: ISO 45001 not externally certified)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Zero emissions
Short-term Goals:
- Increase use of alternative energies where possible
- Increase magnet and production material recycling
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing natural gas consumption and transitioning to alternative energy sources
- Minimizing carbon footprint of production processes
Mitigation Strategies
- Connecting to remote heating network (Hanau main plant), exploring alternatives for other locations
- Implementing measures to achieve SBTI targets
- Joining EcoVadis platform (planned for 2024)