tesa SE
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2021)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:73,000 tCO2e/year (total)
Scope 1 Emissions:50,000 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:23,000 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:34% (of electricity demand at ISO 14001 certified sites)
Total Energy Consumption:301 GWh/year
Water Consumption:656,000 m3/year
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Compliance
- Employees
- Environment
- Product Responsibility
- Social Commitment and Involvement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions per ton of end product by almost two percentage points (location-based method).
Social Achievements
- Many employees committed to social projects worldwide.
- Awarded a silver medal in the EcoVadis sustainability ratings.
Governance Achievements
- Revised and updated the tesa Compliance Management System.
- Rolled out a new compliance e-learning program.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce specific CO2 emissions per ton of end product by 10% by 2020 (compared to 2015).
Environmental Challenges
- Global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and demographic change.
- Risks related to human rights violations in the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed internal standards, such as the tesa Code of Conduct and environmental guidelines.
- Implemented a Compliance Management System (CMS) with prevention, detection, reaction, and improvement steps.
- Developed a Sustainability Assessment and Audit Program for top suppliers, including EcoVadis assessments and SMETA audits.
- Implemented a Code of Conduct for Suppliers.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Regular audits by Group internal audit department.
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for Suppliers (CoCfS)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Policy measures affecting energy generation and production.
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and processes.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, German CSR Directive Implementation Act
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001 (Concagno plant)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 5
- 7
- 8
- 12
- 16
tesa's activities and products contribute to these SDGs as detailed in the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- tesa® Bond & Detach products
- tesa® ACX plus products
- Primerless product line
- Ultra Low VOC adhesive tapes
- tesa® ecoLogo products
- tesa® EasySplice adhesive tapes
- tesa® Twinlock
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis silver medal
- CDP B rating for climate
- Awards for Suzhou plant (China) and Sparta plant (USA)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:58,373 tCO2e (2021)
Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity)
Total Energy Consumption:344 GWh (2021)
Water Consumption:494,000 m3 (withdrawal), 271,000 m3 (consumption) (2021)
Waste Generated:10,000 tons (2021)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate & Energy
- Water
- Resource Efficiency
- Product Sustainability
- Product Safety
- Human Rights
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Personnel Development
- Diversity & Equal Opportunity
- Avoiding Anti-competitive Behavior
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 16.5% in absolute terms (market-oriented method) from 2018 to 2021.
- Launched first FSC®-certified paper packaging adhesive tapes.
- Used biogas for CHP system at tesa SE site for the first time.
- Purchased 100% renewable energy for all sites worldwide since the end of 2020.
- Commissioned a photovoltaic system in Suzhou, China, reducing CO2 emissions by ~900 metric tons annually.
Social Achievements
- Donated nearly €3.7 million to charitable organizations and projects in 2020 and 2021.
- Continued partnership with Save the Children in 2022.
- Implemented “Big Ideas Instead of Waste” campaign, saving €276,821 and reducing waste by 432 tons in 2021 (compared to 2018).
Governance Achievements
- Established a Corporate Sustainability department in January 2021.
- Appointed a Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) in April 2021.
- Received a silver medal from EcoVadis for sustainability performance.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve a completely climate-neutral business model by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase percentage of suppliers assessed on EcoVadis to 80% by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce energy-related CO2 emissions by 30% (absolute terms) by 2025 (compared to 2018).
- Eliminate all landfill disposal by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Increasing production volume leading to higher gas consumption and CO2 emissions.
- Need to further reduce waste and make procurement more sustainable.
- Challenges in replacing sophisticated adhesives with natural materials.
- Global COVID-19 pandemic impacting social commitment and involvement.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing energy-saving technologies and efficient internal energy generation (CHP plants).
- Using biogas for CHP plants.
- Investing in photovoltaic systems.
- Developing sustainable products with bio-based and recycled materials.
- Launching a sustainability program for suppliers.
- Adapting to COVID-19 through task forces and vaccination campaigns.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 43% of direct purchasing volume assessed via EcoVadis (2021)
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for Suppliers based on UN Global Compact principles.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001 (Suzhou plant), FSC® (products and some sites)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 4
- 5
- 7
- 8
- 12
- 13
- 15
- 16
See SDG Index on pages 60-61 of the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- tesapack® Bio & Strong
- tesapack® Paper Standard
- tesafilm® Eco & Clear
- tesapack® Eco & Strong
- tesa ecoLOGO® products
Awards & Recognition
- Silver medal from EcoVadis
- Responsible Supplier Award from Legallais