Bystronic Laser AG
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:13850 tCO2e/year (location-based); 12983 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:6829 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:7022 tCO2e/year (location-based); 6154 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:1810798 tCO2e/year (Cat. 1 & 11)
Total Energy Consumption:46943 MWh/year
Waste Generated:3890 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:14.7 tCO2e/CHFm (market-based)
ESG Focus Areas
- Empowered People
- Sustainable Solutions
- Responsive Business
Environmental Achievements
- First global carbon footprint for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions calculated.
- Transition to fiber laser cutting technology, significantly improving energy efficiency.
Social Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Council.
- Launched a “Women’s week” campaign to promote diversity and inclusion.
Governance Achievements
- ESG criteria included in management compensation.
- Established a Code of Conduct for employees and suppliers.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve climate-neutral production.
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Increase share of women in workforce to 25% by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- High CO2 emissions from steel production.
- Supply chain disruptions and increased shipping footprint due to globalization.
- High energy consumption during the service life of produced machines.
Mitigation Strategies
- Evaluating projects to reduce steel usage and testing suppliers offering low-carbon steel.
- Regionalizing the supply chain to shorten shipping distances.
- Refurbishing pre-owned machines (using only 2% virgin material compared to new machines), integrating sustainability and circularity into product development to optimize energy and resource efficiency.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for suppliers; Supply Chain and Procurement Policy; riskmethods web application for supplier risk screening; EcoVadis collaboration planned for 2022.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Third-party Assurance: Swiss Climate AG (Scope 1 & 2 emissions for all production sites)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 17
Bystronic's strategy and initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and initiatives detailed in the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Fiber lasers; Energy Saver Hybrid and Servo features for bending machines; nitrogen generators.
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1,127,665 tCO₂e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:6,406 tCO₂e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:4,384 tCO₂e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:1,116,876 tCO₂e/year
Renewable Energy Share:16% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:40,637 MWh/year
Water Consumption:23,162 cbm (6 sites)/year
Waste Generated:3,323 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Decarbonization
- Resource Efficiency & Circular Economy
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Talent Attraction & Human Capital Development
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Digitalization & Innovation
- Good Corporate Governance
- Responsible Supply Chain
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 2% (40,637 MWh)
- Reduced waste volume by 14% compared to 2022
- Increased share of recycled steel in machines to 26%
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 20% (1,116,876 tCO₂e)
- Installed new photovoltaic systems producing 700+ MWh annually
Social Achievements
- Increased female representation in management positions to 20%
- Improved employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) to 6
- Improved inclusion theme score to 85/100
- Launched One Bystronic Ambassador Network to improve communication
- Conducted company-wide training on diversity, equity, inclusion, and human rights
Governance Achievements
- Established science-based targets for emissions reduction (SBTi)
- Implemented a new Supplier Code of Conduct
- Launched a new HR platform
- Linked ESG criteria and performance to executive compensation
- Conducted supply chain risk assessment relating to child labor and conflict minerals
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero operations
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030
- Increase women in management positions to 25% by 2030
- Achieve a TRI rate of 0.8 or less by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce waste by 20% by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- Increased number of recordable injuries (TRI rate increased from 1.1 to 1.9)
- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and resource market volatility
- Accuracy and completeness of Scope 3 emissions data needs improvement
Mitigation Strategies
- Investigation into root causes of increased injuries and implementation of corrective measures
- Implementation of a comprehensive Supplier Code of Conduct and enhanced supplier risk management
- Improved data collection and calculation methods for Scope 3 emissions
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 10% of suppliers on EcoVadis platform; 2,000+ suppliers in risk management tool
Responsible Procurement
- EcoVadis platform
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) risk analysis
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events damaging infrastructure, equipment, or materials
Transition Risks
- Carbon pricing, new taxes, new regulations, increased energy costs
Opportunities
- Improved energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable products, refurbishment, repair, and remanufacturing
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, TCFD, CDP
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: Swiss Climate AG (moderate assurance for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ByCut Star, ByCut Smart, ByTrans Modular, NitroCube, Airco System, next-generation laser sources and chiller systems