Climate Change Data

EGGER Holzwerkstoffe GmbH

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (May 2023 to April 2024)

Reporting Period: May 2023 to April 2024

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:4,069,130 tCO2e (fossil Scope 1) + 2,177,608 tCO2e (biogenic Scope 1) + 503,733 tCO2e (market-based Scope 2) + 3,244,837 tCO2e (fossil Scope 3) + 10,443 tCO2e (biogenic Scope 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:406,913 tCO2e (fossil)
Scope 2 Emissions:503,733 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:3,244,837 tCO2e (fossil)
Renewable Energy Share:69%
Total Energy Consumption:9,270 GWh
Water Consumption:4,916,962 m3
Waste Generated:232,983 tons (non-hazardous) + 15,679 tons (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Circular Economy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Supply Chain Responsibility
  • Tax Transparency
  • Business Ethics

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 2 emissions by 17.7% in 2023 compared to 2022.
  • 69% of energy used comes from renewable sources.
  • 65% of wood comes from the circular economy.
  • 86% of materials used in products come from renewable resources.
  • 7.1 million tons of CO2e stored in products.

Social Achievements

  • Reduced accident rate (LTIR internal) to 7.76 in 2023/24 from 9.50 in 2022/23.
  • Increased proportion of female employees in management positions to 19.2% in 2023/24.
  • Signed the UN’s Women’s Empowerment Principles.
  • Average training hours per employee: 9.57 hours in 2023/24.

Governance Achievements

  • Integrated sustainability reporting with financial reporting.
  • Received Prime Status in the ISS ESG Corporate Rating and Silver from EcoVadis.
  • Implemented a strict compliance structure and program to comply with sanctions and embargoes.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 emissions by at least 30% by 2030 (vs. 2022).
  • Reduce Scope 2 emissions by at least 40% by 2030 (vs. 2022).
  • Reduce Scope 3 emissions by at least 10% by 2030 (vs. 2022).
  • Procure at least 75% of wood from regional environment by 2030.
  • Have an appropriate environmental declaration for 95% of products by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce specific residual waste by 10% by 2025 (vs. 2018).
  • Increase share of pre- and post-consumer recycled material in wood to 25% by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Weak global economy and various trouble spots.
  • High inflation, rising cost of living, and complex building requirements leading to weaker consumption.
  • Market and price pressure, especially on building products.
  • Geopolitical and economic crises impacting global operations (e.g., Argentina, Russia-Ukraine conflict).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Maintained good capacity utilization in plants.
  • Invested EUR 568.6 million in maintenance and growth (including acquisitions and sustainability initiatives).
  • Revised and presented corporate strategy focused on sustainable future and net-zero goal.
  • Implemented cost management strategies.
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual audits of suppliers, risk-based approach.

Responsible Procurement
  • EGGER Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Due diligence system for tracing wood origin
  • Focus on direct relationships with suppliers
  • Preference for certified wood

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
  • Resource scarcity
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Use of renewable energy sources

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

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

Third-party Assurance: KPMG Austria GmbH

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 5
  • SDG 6
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 15
  • SDG 16

EGGER's initiatives contribute to these goals through various environmental, social, and governance programs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • EGGER EcoBox
  • EGGER Flammex laminates

Awards & Recognition

  • Prime Status in ISS ESG Corporate Rating
  • EcoVadis Silver Medal