Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy costs by EUR 115,000 (8.7%)
• Reduced CO2 emissions per production volume by 67% due to switching to 100% green electricity
• Reduced total amount of rubber waste from 2019 to 2020 due to better organizational planning and changes to packaging
• Reduced waste and mismanufactured products in extrusion and frame manufacturing from 4.7% (2018) to 3.6% (2020)

Social Achievements

• Implemented a coaching program ('Talent Flow') for employee development
• Maintained a high employee retention rate (91.9% indefinite contracts)
• Supported various community projects (children's hospice, local sports team, Christmas market)
• Offered flexible working time models to improve work-life balance

Governance Achievements

• Management buy-out in 2020
• Certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001 (environmental management) and DIN EN ISO 50001 (energy management)
• Implemented a digital energy data acquisition system

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Decreased sales in 2020 due to portfolio adjustment for low-margin products
• Increased energy consumption compared to 2019 (though CO2 emissions decreased significantly due to green electricity)

Mitigation Strategies

• Comprehensive adjustment of the portfolio for low-margin products to improve gross margin and long-term competitiveness
• Optimization of ventilation and heating systems, modernization of production plants, and installation of efficient lighting to reduce energy costs

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct (covering compliance with laws, prohibition of corruption, respect for employee rights, environmental protection)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced total waste by 10% from 2021 to 2022
• Reduced energy consumption by 1,190 MWh (12.5%) compared to 2021
• Reduced CO2 emissions by 11% compared to 2021
• Reduced cooling water consumption by 33% (from 240,000 m³ to 160,000 m³)
• Reduced wastewater consumption by 26%

Social Achievements

• Increased number of employees by 4.7% compared to the previous year
• Implemented various working time models (flexitime, part-time, mini-jobs)
• Established a company health insurance scheme (fully employer-financed)
• Implemented a coaching program for employee development
• Supported various community projects (children's hospice, local sports teams)

Governance Achievements

• Maintained ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 certifications
• Implemented a Supplier Code of Conduct
• Active participation in the Thuringian Sustainability Agreement (NAT)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Temporary shortage of resources and rising costs in raw materials, logistics, and energy sectors due to the Ukraine war
• Energy crisis leading to drastic increases in electricity, gas, and steam costs

Mitigation Strategies

• Investments in modern and resource-saving technology
• Implementation of organisational and technical measures to reduce energy consumption
• Increasing the efficiency of the heating and ventilation system
• Automation of vulcanisation process controls
• Installation of an efficient lighting system
• Employee sensitisation

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: BSI

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy consumption by 1,711 MWh (21% compared to 2022), saving €237,000 (14% compared to 2022) in energy costs.
• Reduced total waste by 11% from 2022 to 2023.
• Reduced cooling water consumption from 239,828 m³ in 2021 to 132,360 m³ in 2023.
• Developed sustainable rubber compounds using bio-based ethylene from sugar cane and renewable functional fillers, significantly reducing CO2 footprint.

Social Achievements

• Achieved Ecovadis Silver Medal, ranking in the top 9% of companies in the rubber industry.
• Implemented an inflation compensation bonus and voluntary salary adjustments for employees.
• Launched a bike leasing program, with 12 employees participating.
• Organized hiking days and sports festivals to promote employee well-being.
• Established a health circle initiative focusing on physical and mental well-being.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a code of conduct for suppliers based on principles of compliance, human rights, labor practices, environmental protection, and anti-corruption.
• Maintained a low employee turnover rate of 9.2% in 2023.
• Actively involved the works council in personnel decisions and sustainability initiatives.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Decreased production volume by about 19% compared to 2022.
• Sharp increase in energy costs due to the energy crisis.
• Massive price increases in the carbon black and energy sectors leading to a 6% decrease in turnover.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented organizational and technical measures to reduce energy consumption and keep cost increases at an acceptable level.
• Investments in modern technology, efficiency enhancement of heating and exhaust air systems, automation of vulcanization process controls, and expansion of efficient lighting.
• Employee training and awareness, checklists for handling energy media at production lines.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Code of conduct for suppliers
• Long-term supply contracts
• Active supplier management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standard

Certifications: DIN EN ISO 14001, DIN EN ISO 50001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: BSI

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Sustainable rubber compounds using bio-based ethylene and renewable functional fillers

Awards & Recognition

• Ecovadis Silver Medal