Climate Change Data

Open Grid Europe GmbH

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:489 kt CO2e (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:458 kt CO2e (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:31 kt CO2e (2021)
Total Energy Consumption:1857 GWh natural gas + 74 GWh electricity (2021)
Waste Generated:4496 tons (2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Emissions
  • Energy
  • Hydrogen
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Employment

Environmental Achievements

  • 47% reduction in CO2 equivalent emissions compared to 2009 (2021 data)

Social Achievements

  • Improved TRIF comb rate from 4.7 in 2020 to 3.7 in 2021 (exceeding the target of 4.6)
  • Successful transition to flexible remote working methods during the pandemic
  • Organized a supplementary vaccination program for employees

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Compliance Office reporting to the CEO
  • Implemented a training series on Code of Conduct and Anti-Corruption Policy
  • Part of the remuneration of OGE’s Board of Management is based on the achievement of ESG targets

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% compared to 2009 by 2025
  • Reduce methane emissions by 55% compared to 2009 by 2025
  • Achieve an accident rate (TRIFcomb) of <4.4 by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing greenhouse gas and methane emissions from gas transportation
  • Minimizing environmental impact of pipeline construction and operation
  • COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on operations and employee health
  • Flooding in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate
Mitigation Strategies
  • Procurement of green electricity and biomethane
  • Use of mobile compressors and flare systems to reduce methane emissions
  • Implementation of preventive measures to protect employees during the pandemic
  • Quick reaction to maintain network availability and security during the flooding

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of hydrogen infrastructure

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: DIN EN ISO 9001, DVGW Code of Practice G 1000, DIN ISO 45001, DIN EN ISO 50001, DIN EN ISO 14001, DIN EN ISO 27001, DIN EN ISO 27019

Awards & Recognition

  • eLearning award in the Learning Motivation category (2021)
  • Corporate Digital Responsibility Award (2021)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:773 kt CO₂e (2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:773 kt CO₂e (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:0 kt CO₂e (2022)
Renewable Energy Share:100% electricity (2022)
Total Energy Consumption:3552 GWh natural gas + 240 GWh electricity (2022)
Waste Generated:5363 tons (2022)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Emissions
  • Energy
  • Hydrogen
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Security of supply

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced GHG emissions by 47% compared to 2009 (2021 data), although this decreased to -17% in 2022 due to increased compressor usage to secure energy supply. Sourcing 100% green electricity for compressors, plants and operations in 2022.
  • Reduced methane emissions (target: 55% reduction by 2025 compared to 2009) through measures like mobile compressors and flaring systems.

Social Achievements

  • Achieved a combined TRIF rate of 3.8 in 2022 (significantly exceeding the target of 4.4), indicating a low accident rate.
  • Implemented a new occupational health management program including digital health companion app and various health initiatives.
  • Successfully piloted a workshop format under the cultural dimension of results orientation.

Governance Achievements

  • Further specified internal Anti-Corruption and Anti-Money Laundering Policy.
  • Introduced a digital reporting channel (OGE integrity line) for anonymous and secure communication of compliance violations.
  • Executive Compensation Linked To ESG: Part of the remuneration of OGE’s Board of Management and senior executives is based on the achievement of sustainability targets.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Climate neutrality by 2045.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve an accident rate (TRIFcomb) of < 3.4 by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG emissions by 45% compared to 2009 by 2025.
  • Reduce methane emissions by 55% compared to 2009 by 2025.
  • Achieve an accident rate (TRIFcomb) of < 4.2 by 2023.

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased CO₂ emissions in 2022 due to reversed gas flows resulting from the loss of Russian gas supplies.
  • Shortage of skilled workers.
  • Lack of adequate legal and regulatory framework for hydrogen and CO₂ transmission projects.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Construction of the Wilhelmshaven pipeline link (WAL) in record time to import LNG.
  • Implementing a new junior staff strategy and a broad mix of employer branding and recruiting measures.
  • Developing constructive proposals and discussing them with stakeholders to create a suitable legal and regulatory framework for hydrogen and CO₂ transmission.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct for Suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes related to hydrogen and CO₂ transmission.
Opportunities
  • Development of hydrogen infrastructure and CO₂ transmission network.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, GRI Oil & Gas Sector Standard 2021

Certifications: DIN EN ISO 9001, DVGW Code of Practice G 1000, DIN ISO 45001, DIN EN ISO 50001, DIN EN ISO 14001, DIN EN ISO 27001, DIN EN ISO 27019

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Hydrogen infrastructure projects

Awards & Recognition

  • Top 100 most innovative companies in the SME sector (2021)
  • Best Data Project Award for "H of Empires" (2022)