Climate Change Data

Zimmer + Rohde Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,500 tons of CO2 (Scope 1 and 2, estimated)
Renewable Energy Share:3.15% (2023)
Total Energy Consumption:3127.95 MWh (2023)
Waste Generated:139.93 tons (Czech warehouse, 2023)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced textile waste from 2022 to 2023 by approximately 20% in the Czech warehouse.
  • No defective textile bolts discarded in 2023; instead, they were repurposed and offered for sale.
  • Significant reduction in electricity consumption in the Czech warehouse (almost 50%) due to LED light conversion.

Social Achievements

  • Launched subsidized gym memberships for employees in Germany, Italy, UK, and US.
  • Implemented a subsidized Job Bike leasing program for employees in Germany.
  • Redesigned the Customer Service department to optimize efficiency.

Governance Achievements

  • Developed a first draft of a Code of Conduct for the entire ZR Group.
  • Established whistleblower protection channels in Germany and Czechia.

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Expand Scope 1 and 2 emissions calculations to all subsidiaries in 2024.
  • Finalize and send a new supplier survey to all suppliers by the end of 2024.
  • Complete the Code of Conduct and publish it by the end of 2024.

Environmental Challenges

  • Rising energy and logistics prices, coupled with high CO2 certificate costs.
  • Changing consumer demands for sustainability and evolving regulatory landscapes.
  • Difficulty in calculating Scope 3 emissions.
  • Challenges in implementing solar panels at the Czech warehouse due to grid congestion and roof structure.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Started working with fixed energy prices for greater financial predictability.
  • Implementing shipping optimizations to minimize carbon footprint.
  • Introduced new software to manage imports and improve communication with suppliers.
  • Planning to expand Scope 1 and 2 emissions calculations to all subsidiaries in 2024.
  • Planning an initial mapping of Scope 3 emissions for the next report.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Compliance with REACH regulations and restrictions on AZO dyestuffs.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products (thermal fabrics).

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESRS

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Thermal fabrics