Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economy
• Ecology
• Society

Environmental Achievements

• 19.1 percent saving in paper usage in 2019 compared to the previous year
• Electricity consumption increase of 4.2 percent (2019 vs 2016) significantly below production volume growth.
• Heating oil consumption reduced by almost 70 percent (2019 vs 2016).
• Natural gas consumption increased only slightly (2.1 percent) in the reporting period (2019 vs 2016), while liquefied petroleum gas consumption fell by one quarter (25.8 percent).

Social Achievements

• Increase in the proportion of women in management positions (25.6% in 2019)
• THIMM pack 'n 'display at the Všetaty site was an award-winner as best employer in the Central Bohemia region in 2019
• THIMM received the “Axia Best Managed Companies Award 2020”.

Governance Achievements

• Further development and rollout of leadership and collaboration values group-wide in 2018
• Introduction of a new compliance structure for THIMM Group (target: 12/2021)
• Implementation of a new procurement policy and guidance on due diligence obligations regarding human rights in the supply chain (target: end of 2021)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Extreme weather events, forest damage due to drought, scarcity of raw materials
• Societal change demanding circular economy and critical attitude towards consumerism
• Increasing customer requirements regarding sustainability
• Increasing regulatory requirements (e.g., NAP, EU Green Deal)
• Shortage of sustainable raw materials
• Ambitious climate objectives of some customers
• Increasing importance of logistics
• Additional costs associated with sustainable procurement and logistics
• Need to convince customers of the higher value of sustainable solutions
• Changing market environment requiring speed, flexibility, and smaller batch sizes
• Digital transformation requiring digital processes and agile working
• Socio-political requirements for efficiency optimization and resource efficiency
• Rising energy costs due to CO2 emission reduction plans and emissions trading
• Higher demands on recyclability of materials
• Need for waste prevention and investment in new technologies
• Need for lean management and agile action
• Changing working environment requiring new human resources strategies
• Shortage of skilled workers, especially IT experts and specialists
• Changing consumer behavior and critical view of packaging
• Demand for alternatives to plastic packaging
• Requirements from retail and e-commerce regarding packaging function and presentation
• EU plans for a circular economy with specific requirements for packaging life cycle
• Differing sustainability approaches of customers
• Technological leaps presenting new challenges (e.g., automotive industry transition to electric drives)

Mitigation Strategies

• Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Development of a sustainability vision for THIMM Group
• Maintaining 100% CoC ratio of suppliers
• Creation of an energy policy and measurable energy targets
• Design and introduction of an information security management system
• Design and publication of a Responsible Sourcing Guideline
• Expansion of ISO 45001 certified management system
• Group-wide implementation of software for uniform data collection
• Intensified stakeholder dialogue (employee and customer surveys)
• Regular information exchanges with suppliers, investors, and partners
• Further dissemination of the Code of Conduct
• Further development of the Code of Conduct for Suppliers and Business Partners into a “Responsible Sourcing Guideline”
• Regular updates of EcoVadis Scorecard and SEDEX self-disclosure
• SMETA 4 Pillar Audit at three-year intervals
• Procurement of raw paper from suppliers certified according to Controlled Wood or FSC® standard
• Continuous increase in the use of environmentally-friendly materials
• Monitoring supplier conduct and implementation of the Supplier Code of Conduct
• Use of digital platforms to optimize logistics
• Reorganization of procurement function with a central sustainability function
• Introduction of lean management
• Central technology for energy and environmental challenges
• Acquisition of Christiansen Print
• Commissioning of digital HP PageWide T1100S web press
• Opening of a state-of-the-art corrugated cardboard plant in Wolnzach
• Introduction of a group-wide Integrated Management System (IMS)
• Innovation management platform for employee suggestions
• Automation of digital printing roll shutdown process
• Testing of autonomous production on a further processing machine
• Group-wide climate strategy/energy plan
• Recording and evaluation of energy consumption
• Reprocessing and reuse of printing inks/residual inks
• Conversion to LED lighting
• Implementation of various management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001)
• Increased awareness and knowledge transfer through training and shopfloor boards
• Use of PDCA cycle for continuous improvement
• Cross-departmental working methods
• Installation of a modern glue mixing system with automated glue wash water return
• Group-wide introduction of Quentic software
• Expansion of IMS with BRC Global Standard requirements
• Strengthening leadership expertise
• Redesigned further training of employees
• Modernization and standardization of HR systems and processes
• Development and rollout of leadership and collaboration values
• Intensified connectivity with CEE sites
• Management development program
• Leadership Checks
• Mentored management on-boarding
• Needs-oriented further training programs
• Modernization of continuing education offers with digital formats
• Integration of “digital coaching”
• Group-wide IT solution for HR department
• Broadened training spectrum
• Strengthening and expansion of consulting expertise for sustainable packaging solutions
• Strategic acquisitions to expand competence and service portfolio
• Establishment of Sustainable Packaging Solutions Competence Centre
• Merger of THIMM Verpackung and THIMM Display into THIMM pack’n’display
• Development of innovative new business models
• Expansion of multi-material product range
• Development of foodWave® for direct food contact
• Development of sustainable shipping packaging for e-commerce
• Adaptation to changing framework conditions (e.g., coronavirus pandemic)

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Preference for sustainable materials
• Early involvement of suppliers in development work
• Use of digital platforms for logistics optimization
• Central sustainability function in procurement

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts
• Rising energy costs

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Use of renewable energy sources

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Certifications: FSC®, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949, BRC Global Standard

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• foodWave®
• THIMM secureLock
• Reusable bicycle packaging
• RePello®
• Bag-in-box for Tierra Verde detergents
• Optimized small load carriers
• THIMM Corner®
• RhinoPlate®
• EPP transportation containers

Awards & Recognition

• EcoVadis Gold (2016), Silver (2019)
• Best employer in Central Bohemia (2019)
• TOP Arbeitgeber Südniedersachsen (2020)
• Axia Best Managed Companies Award 2020
• Obal roku 2019 (Packaging of the Year)
• Obal roku 2018 (Packaging of the Year)