SEEBURGER
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:738.160 kWh (Heating Bretten) + 361.977 kWh (Cooling Bretten) + 162.640 kWh (Purchased Electricity Bretten) + 64,247 kWh (Charging Stations)
Water Consumption:2,185 m³/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Generated 283.4 MWh of green energy in the first two years with a photovoltaic system.
- Reduced water consumption by a third in 2023 (from 3,223m³ to 2,185m³).
- Switched to green electricity in January 2024.
- Connected headquarters to a regional heating network reducing CO2 emissions.
Social Achievements
- Offered 10 school leaver traineeships and 21 dual work/study degree courses.
- Provided 9,110 hours of employee training (7.6 hours per employee).
- Renewed office furniture in Bretten and Karlsruhe in 2022, focusing on comfort and ergonomics.
- Supported various community projects with approximately €20,000 in donations.
- Organized a blood donation campaign with the German Red Cross, resulting in €1,557 donation.
- Supported the local food bank with €1,013 and in-kind donations.
- Sponsored local sports clubs.
Governance Achievements
- Committed to the principles of the UN Global Compact Network Germany since 2010.
- Implemented a management development program.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Fluctuating energy prices
- Reducing environmental impact of data centers
Mitigation Strategies
- Generating own green energy with PV system and renewable energy contracts.
- Selecting energy-efficient data centers.
- Implementing energy-saving measures in buildings.
- Encouraging employees to use environmentally friendly transportation (e-bikes, public transport).
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact