Climate Change Data

Melecs EWS GmbH

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2.356,9 tons (Györ)
Renewable Energy Share:100% (Siegendorf, Györ)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Action
  • Gender Equality
  • Decent Work & Economic Growth
  • Quality Education
  • Good Health & Well-Being
  • Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
  • Responsible Consumption & Production

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduction of total energy consumption in Siegendorf (42.18 kWh/1000 € turnover, target <62 kWh/1000 € turnover)
  • Reduction of total energy consumption in Györ (41.22 kWh/1000 € turnover, target <69 kWh/1000 € turnover)
  • Reduction of non-hazardous waste in Siegendorf (1.64 kg/1000 € turnover, target <3.1 kg/1000 € turnover)
  • Reduction of non-hazardous waste in Györ (3.89 kg/1000 € turnover, target <6 kg/1000 € turnover)
  • Reduction of hazardous waste in Siegendorf (0.05 kg/1000 € turnover, target <0.06 kg/1000 € turnover)
  • Reduction of hazardous waste in Györ (0.13 kg/1000 € turnover, target <0.17 kg/1000 € turnover)
  • Implementation of various waste reduction measures across all sites (waste separation, awareness-raising, process optimization)
  • Implementation of various energy reduction measures across all sites (leak detection, process optimization, frequency inverter machine extraction, temperature adjustments)
  • Implementation of various water reduction measures in Siegendorf (waterless urinals, reduced crate washing)
  • ISO 14001 certification at Wuxi plant

Social Achievements

  • Christmas donation of €7,500 to Volkshilfe Austria
  • Participation in Wien Energie Business Run with 32 employees
  • Charity Punsch stand raising €1,660 for Licht für Kinder
  • Various team-building events across all sites
  • Employee survey showing high job satisfaction (75% very good, 87% highly motivated)
  • Implementation of employee development programs (onboarding, promotional discussions, soft job rotation, annual appraisal interviews, leadership development program)
  • Internal sharing program in Wuxi
  • Career path for employees in Querétaro
  • Support for local communities through various initiatives (donations, volunteering, campaigns)
  • Health lectures on Traditional Chinese Medicine in Wuxi
  • Support for beekeeper in Vienna
  • Health campaigns and preventive measures (medical check-ups, vaccinations, eye tests, first aid courses)
  • Health and safety week in Querétaro

Governance Achievements

  • Successful external system audits on ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and ISO 14001:2015 standards across all sites
  • Melecs Supplier Manual and code of conduct for suppliers
  • Quarterly supplier evaluations
  • Ongoing presentation of results at BEQ to keep employees informed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Energy supply concerns due to geopolitical events
  • Economic challenges
  • Climate change
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focus on energy efficiency and reduction of CO2 emissions
  • Development of energy-efficient products (48V ECU, efficient electric engine controls, heating systems)
  • Implementation of environmental protection programs across all sites
  • Employee engagement initiatives to foster sustainability awareness

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Melecs Supplier Manual
  • Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 13

The report highlights Melecs' commitment to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, with a particular focus on Goal 13 (Climate Action).

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • 48V ECU
  • Efficient electric engine controls
  • Heating systems

Awards & Recognition

  • 2nd place in Maintenance Award Austria MA²
  • “Family-friendly workplace” award for Melecs BEG
  • Award from Györ Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • “Wuxi Intellectual Manufacturing Factory” award