Climate Change Data

Kurtz Holding GmbH & Co. Beteiligungs KG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:3225 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:1198 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1052 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:12.2% (Kreuzwertheim and Wertheim)
Total Energy Consumption:18277 GJ/year
Water Consumption:18970 m3/year
Waste Generated:355 tons/year (German sites)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • CO2 neutrality
  • Sustainable Development
  • Sustainable Procurement
  • Sustainable Production
  • Sustainable Selling
  • Sustainable Management
  • Sustainable Living

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 8.3% from 3,517 to 3,225 tonnes.
  • Achieved 12.2% in-house power generation from renewable sources at Kreuzwertheim and Wertheim sites.
  • 100% green electricity procurement for German sites since January 2023.
  • 100% biogas procurement for German sites since January 2024.
  • Reduced waste volume at German sites by 10.1% to 355 tonnes.
  • Reduced hazardous waste at German sites by 95.2% year-on-year.

Social Achievements

  • Launched internal “People & Culture” project to improve employee satisfaction and team spirit.
  • 76% employee participation in October 2023 Puls-Check 2.0 survey.
  • Improved employee commitment index by 0.3 points to 2.1.
  • Increased percentage of women among new employees to 23.7%.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a whistleblower protection and complaints system.
  • Achieved CDP Score C.
  • Improved ESG rating by 8 points to 56/100, ranking in the top 25% of the sector.
  • Implemented the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (SCDDA).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve CO2 neutrality by 2029.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 30% women representation in international top management by 2024.
  • Complete changeover to LED lighting at all sites by 2024.
  • Achieve CO2 neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 by 2029.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce waste volume by 50% by 2025.
  • Increase in-house power generation to 16% by 2023 (achieved 12.2%).
  • Implement LMS (Learning Management System) internationally by 2027.

Environmental Challenges

  • Complexity of achieving CO2 neutrality in a material-intensive sector.
  • Lack of transparency in the supply chain regarding CO2 emissions.
  • Difficulty in obtaining comprehensive data for Scope 3 emissions.
  • Maintaining competitiveness while implementing sustainability measures.
Mitigation Strategies
  • GoGreen250 initiative with topic-specific working groups.
  • Pilot project on product-level carbon footprint.
  • Implementation of SCDDA software for risk management and supplier audits.
  • Investment in renewable energy sources (PV plants), energy efficiency measures (LED lighting, efficient heating systems), and e-mobility.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Kurtz Ersa Code of Conduct
  • Consideration of management system certificates (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 4
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 17

Many elements of Kurtz Ersa's sustainability strategy align with these SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Energy-efficient soldering machines (VERSAFLOW ONE X, Ersa SCAVENGER)
  • horus® electronic measuring equipment

Awards & Recognition

  • Foam Expo China Award (Kurtz Protective Solutions)
  • Second place at Productronica Innovation Award (globalPoint)
  • Two SMT Technology Awards (VERSAFLOW ONE X, Ersa SCAVENGER)