Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Protection
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Sustainable Product Development
• Resource Conservation
• Social Responsibility
• Responsible Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 40% from 2019 to 2020 (366t less CO2)
• Increased renewable energy share to 33% in 2020 (14% increase from 2019)
• Reduced energy consumption by 7% compared to 2019
• Reduced CMR substances by 28% between 2014 and 2021
• Reduced SVHC substances used in products by about 10% over the last 5 years
• Development of recyclable cleaning agents and chromium(VI)-free passivation processes
• Introduction of the world's first chromium(III)-based thick-film passivation procedure in 1996

Social Achievements

• Global "We all take care" initiative for employee safety and environmental friendliness
• Zero Accident initiative to avoid workplace accidents
• Occupational Health Management (OHM) program launched in 2019
• Focus on equal treatment of genders and gender identities
• Promotion of lifelong learning through educational and training courses

Governance Achievements

• Commitment to the principles of the United Nations Global Compact
• Certified quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management according to DIN ISO 9001, DIN ISO 14001, and ISO 45001
• Material Compliance Management (MCM) ensures compliance with all standards and legal requirements

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased quantities of hazardous waste due to reporting requirements and supply chain changes
• Varying conditions for procuring clean energy around the world
• Shortages of skilled workers due to demographic change

Mitigation Strategies

• Maximising the sustainability of the return process for packaging waste
• Entering into long-term contracts for clean energy or installing photovoltaic systems
• Promoting lifelong learning and providing viable training opportunities for employees

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Ethical sourcing (e.g., conflict minerals)
• Supplier selection system with clear guidelines for ethical and legal compliance

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI (Global Reporting Initiative), UN Global Compact

Certifications: DIN ISO 9001, DIN ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
• Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 13: Climate Action

SurTec's activities contribute to these goals through resource conservation, renewable energy use, sustainable product development, and social responsibility initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Recyclable cleaning agents
• Chromium(VI)-free passivation processes
• MEA-free cleaning systems
• Chloride-free demulsifiers
• Phosphate-free products
• Cr(III)-based processes

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed