Climate Change Data

Wilhelm Böllhoff GmbH & Co. KG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:13,981 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:3,915 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:10,066 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:422 tCO2e (selection)
Renewable Energy Share:45%
Total Energy Consumption:63,287,714 kWh
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:733 tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Planet
  • People
  • Partnership

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions in Scope 1 and 2 by an unspecified amount compared to 2020. Increased share of self-generated energy within Germany to an unspecified amount by 2024.
  • Implemented an oil treatment plant in Brazil, extending oil usage to 2000 operating hours.
  • Installed a wastewater treatment plant in China, recycling 90% of wastewater.

Social Achievements

  • Offered in-house vaccinations for employees and their relatives against Covid-19.
  • Maintained a zero-accident record at the Jundiaí, Brazil site in 2020 and 2021.
  • Implemented the Böllhoff Development Programme and Leadership Excellence @ Böllhoff training programs.

Governance Achievements

  • No confirmed incidents of corruption during the reporting period.
  • Implemented a compliance policy with regular employee training.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve CO2 neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 25% by 2024 (compared to 2020).
  • Increase the share of self-generated energy in Germany to 20% by 2024.
  • Assess all suppliers according to sustainability criteria by 2024.
  • Generate carbon footprints for high-runner articles by 2024.
  • Improve recycling potential of packaging by 2024.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
  • Detecting leaks in large compressed air networks.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Introduced acoustic cameras to detect compressed air leaks, resulting in estimated annual savings of 25,000 kWh.
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies (implied by discussion of local procurement).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct for suppliers; quality assurance agreements with A-suppliers; emphasis on local procurement.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 50001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 (partially)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 16, 17

Initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and actions detailed in the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Lightweight construction products; fasteners designed for efficient use of resources.

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed