Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Energy Efficiency
• Resource Efficiency
• Waste Management
• Employee Well-being
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Compliance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced total energy consumption by 3% from 2019 to 2021
• Reduced water consumption by 2% from 2019 to 2021
• Reduced CO2 emissions by 43% from 2017 to 2021
• Switched to green electricity at Lienz (2014) and Ochsenhausen (2018) sites
• Implemented an integral concept for energy optimization at Ochsenhausen, including a 2 MW photovoltaic system
• Achieved almost 80% recycling and reprocessing rate for waste
• Exclusively uses natural refrigerants and blowing agents at all production sites since 2022 (domestic appliances since 1996)

Social Achievements

• Low employee turnover rate (6.6% in Germany, 9.8% overall in 2021)
• 25% female employees in 2021
• Launched "Let me understand you" initiative to promote intercultural understanding
• Implemented annual employee dialogue to improve communication and cooperation
• Offered various flexible working time models and parental leave
• Trained 95 young people in 2021 through apprenticeships and dual study programs
• Implemented occupational health management programs at all sites
• Achieved gold status in Workfit Company Awards for occupational health management (Ochsenhausen)

Governance Achievements

• Implemented an Integrated Management System combining quality, environmental, and energy aspects (certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001)
• Established a whistleblowing system
• Implemented compliance training for managers and employees
• No cases of corruption or compliance breaches reported during the reporting period
• Adherence to Liebherr Group Code of Conduct and Compliance Guidelines

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic
• Fluctuating availability and quality of recycled plastics for use in appliances
• Meeting customer demands for smaller, faster deliveries while reducing emissions in logistics
• Shortage of skilled employees due to demographic change

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented comprehensive health and hygiene measures to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
• Participating in the "Circular by Design" project to improve resource efficiency and recyclability
• Optimizing transport system, using full loads, and multimodal logistics concepts
• Investing in intensive training and development measures to attract and develop skilled employees

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 24/year

Responsible Procurement

• Liebherr Group Code of Conduct
• Compliance Guidelines
• Code of Conduct for Suppliers (since 2022)
• Procedural instruction on environmentally compatible procurement
• Environmental and food-related requirements for components and raw materials

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
• Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
• Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
• Goal 13 (Climate action)

Liebherr's contributions to these goals are detailed in the report, focusing on energy efficiency, resource efficiency, waste reduction, and climate protection initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• New generations of fully integrated and freestanding appliances with top rankings in energy efficiency
• BluPerformance appliances combining energy savings and comfort

Awards & Recognition

• Red Dot Award (Best of the Best) for new fully integrated appliance series
• EcoVadis silver medal for Lienz site
• BILD "particularly sustainable" seal
• Ethical Consumer Magazine recommended brand

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate change
• Sustainability
• Resource conservation
• Employee well-being
• Decarbonization

Environmental Achievements

• Developed BluRoX vacuum perlite insulation model, achieving a quantum leap in energy efficiency for refrigeration and freezing.
• Presented the R 9XX H₂, a hydrogen combustion engine-powered crawler excavator with almost zero CO₂ emissions (Bauma Innovation Award winner).
• Increased use of hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO) as a renewable energy source for construction machines, cranes, and mining machines.
• Successfully put into operation the first fuel cell system for the aviation industry.
• Added six new electric drive models to its unplugged range (battery-powered crawler cranes and piling/drilling rigs).

Social Achievements

• Increased employee count by 1,710 (3.4%) to 51,321 worldwide.
• Developed and implemented various digital solutions for components, including camera monitor systems and all-round vision solutions.
• Expanded its mining truck assistance system range to include Trolley Guidance and Crusher Guidance systems.
• Developed LiReCon (Liebherr Remote Control System) for safe and convenient remote crane control.
• Implemented various digital solutions for components, including camera monitor systems and all-round vision solutions.

Governance Achievements

• Appointed Jan and Stéfanie Liebherr as the new presiding committee of the administrative board of Liebherr-International AG, effective April 1, 2023.
• Maintained its status as an independent family-run company with a long-term focus and sustainable development.
• Implemented a continually optimized risk management procedure and internal control system.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Sharp rises in raw material and energy prices.
• Huge increases in material and transport costs.
• Lockdowns and bottlenecks in supply chains.
• Shortage of skilled workers.
• Global inflation and energy crisis.
• War in Ukraine.
• Ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and associated regional lockdowns.
• High inflation and material shortages in the construction industry.
• Delivery delays due to procurement market disruptions.

Mitigation Strategies

• Focus on strengths and flexible reaction to situations.
• Responsible action, proven reliability, and long-term focus.
• Continuously optimized risk management procedure and internal control system.
• Broadly diversified product range to compensate for market-related economic fluctuations.
• Heavy investment in research and development (€588 million).
• Development of alternative drive technologies and emission-reducing measures.
• Expansion of sales and service activities and production facilities.
• Investment in emission-reducing and energy-saving measures at various sites (photovoltaic systems, LEDs, electric drives, HVO).

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Expansion of renewable energies

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• BluRoX vacuum perlite insulation
• R 9XX H₂ hydrogen combustion engine excavator
• Electric drive models
• Fuel cell system for aviation
• Hybrid truck mixer

Awards & Recognition

• Bauma Innovation Award (R 9XX H₂, climate protection category)
• Bauma Innovation Award (VDMA’s Machines in Construction (MiC) 4.0 working group, digitalization category)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Greenhouse gases
• Energy consumption & efficiency
• Water
• CO₂-efficient products and services
• Occupational health & safety
• Employee training & development
• Diversity & equal opportunities
• Remuneration & additional benefits
• Product safety & quality
• Customer satisfaction
• Product & process innovation
• Corporate culture & values
• Compliance
• Anti-corruption & bribery
• Data protection & IT security
• Fair competition

Environmental Achievements

• 39 sites switched to green power; many sites have photovoltaic systems.
• Reduced fuel consumption by up to 40% in diesel-powered cranes with a capacitor energy storage system.
• 18% fuel reduction in the new R 9600 G8 excavator, corresponding to an annual reduction of 1,465 t of CO₂ emissions.
• 65% reduction in total fuel consumption of T 236 mining trucks in the Erzberg mine using a Trolley Assist system, saving 8,000 t of CO₂ emissions annually.
• Up to 30% less energy required in the new Mobilmix and Betomix concrete mixing plants compared to predecessors.
• First battery-electric Liebherr wheel loader (L 507 E) and electric material handling machine (LH 80 M High Rise Industry) sold.
• First all-electric floating transshipment crane (CBG 500 E) and heavy-duty ship crane (LS 800 E) produced.

Social Achievements

• Increased number of employees by 4.6% in 2023.
• Various volunteering initiatives supported, including blood donation campaigns and partnerships with local rescue units.
• Support for projects in culture, education, sport, nature conservation, development aid, and disaster relief.
• Liebherr Masters College (LMC) for promoting young table tennis talent.

Governance Achievements

• Established a comprehensive risk management and internal control system.
• Implemented a whistleblower system.
• Developed a Code of Conduct for suppliers and ensured compliance with social standards in supplier selection.
• Established a supplier risk management system to identify, evaluate, and minimize potential risks.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing climate-relevant emissions across the entire Liebherr Group.
• Calculating scope 3 emissions (indirect emissions from supply chain and product use).
• Meeting requirements of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and comparable regulations in other countries.
• Implementing the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Mitigation Strategies

• Established a Corporate Carbon Footprint expert group to define calculation principles and collect data.
• Developed a tool to improve data quality and perform plausibility evaluations for emissions data.
• Set up a project team to determine LkSG requirements and support affected companies with implementation.
• Appointed and trained human rights officers to monitor risk management systems related to due diligence obligations.
• Established an expert group to explore CBAM requirements centrally for the Group.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular external audits; scope and number defined annually.

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct for suppliers; adherence to social and environmental standards; certified quality management systems.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and alternative drives.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, Sustainable Development Goals

Certifications: ISO 14001 (19 of 46 sites), ISO 50001 (15 of 46 sites), DIN EN ISO 9001 (41 of 46 sites)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Liebherr supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a guideline for its Corporate Responsibility Strategy.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Battery-electric wheel loader (L 507 E)
• Electric material handling machine (LH 80 M High Rise Industry)
• All-electric floating transshipment crane (CBG 500 E)
• All-electric heavy-duty ship crane (LS 800 E)
• Refrigerators and freezers with vacuum perlite insulation (BluRoX).

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed