Edelmann Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Scope 1 Emissions:2%
Scope 2 Emissions:5%
Scope 3 Emissions:93%
Renewable Energy Share:66%
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Sustainable Supply Chain
- Employee Development & Engagement
- Business Ethics
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 2030 Science Based Target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2023 (reducing emissions under direct control to 7% of total footprint)
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 7% vs 2022
- Reduced total electricity consumption by 57% vs 2022
- Reduced total natural gas consumption by 6% vs 2022
- 66% of electricity consumption comes from renewable sources
- 42% of paper and cartonboard comes from certified sources
Social Achievements
- 7% of workforce comes from minorities and vulnerable groups (vs 3.5% in 2021)
- Global “Joy of Giving” program supported more than 18 communities
- Significant reduction in Lost Time Incident Frequency Rate (LTIFR) and Lost Time Incident Severity Rate (LTISR) in Occupational Health and Safety
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG department
- Achieved an ‘A’ rating for Climate Change and an ‘A-’ for Forestry from CDP
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve living wage certification by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 (from 2021 baseline)
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 52% per million manufactured units by 2030 (from 2021 baseline)
- Increase annual sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by 2030
- Support at least 15 key customers to decrease carbon footprint of their packaging by at least 25%
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce energy consumption further (target 59% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions by 2024)
- Achieve 100% FSC® certification across all plants by end of 2024
- Implement Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) Program (starting 2024)
Environmental Challenges
- Decarbonization of upstream and downstream emissions (Scope 3)
- Reducing the environmental impact of raw materials
- Ensuring full recyclability of packaging solutions
- Supporting customers in reducing their packaging carbon footprint
Mitigation Strategies
- Collaboration with suppliers and customers to achieve shared goals
- Increasing sourcing of renewable electricity (target 100% by 2030)
- Promoting mono-material solutions and plastic replacement
- Developing sustainable innovation (e.g., recyclable digital embellishment, cellophane replacement)
- Implementing energy reduction initiatives (e.g., LED lighting, energy audits)
- Revised supplier selection process to incorporate social and environmental performance
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Wood source declarations and certified carbon footprint statements from key suppliers
- Revised supplier selection process incorporating social and environmental criteria
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and processes
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2021)
Certifications: FSC® Chain of Custody (12 out of 13 plants)
Third-party Assurance: CORE Umweltgutachter GmbH (limited assurance for selected information in 2022)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
Initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and targets outlined in the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Recyclable digital embellishment
- Cellophane wrap replacement
- Plastic replacement solutions
- Construction optimization
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Bronze Medal
- CDP 'A' rating for Climate Change
- CDP 'A-' rating for Forests
- Various other sustainability awards mentioned in the report