Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic operations
• Ecological responsibility
• Social responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• Installed a photovoltaic system with a capacity of 95.16 kWp at Beringen (CH) location, producing 74,120 kWh of electricity and avoiding 52 tonnes of CO² emissions in 2016.
• Reduced CO² emissions by 96 tonnes per year at Birkenfeld (DE) due to the existing photovoltaic system.

Social Achievements

• Launched a health promotion program at Birkenfeld (DE) location.
• Successfully launched a DKMS bone marrow typology campaign with 64 employees participating.
• Organized various sports programs for employees at multiple locations.
• Introduced the PDCA cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act) in Beringen (CH) for continuous improvement.
• Launched the STRATEC IDEAS COMPETITION 'POWER OF INNOVATION'.

Governance Achievements

• Established a new and uniform design scheme for compliance activities and rolled out group-wide compliance training sessions.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Limited comparability of key figures with previous years due to company acquisitions.
• Data limitations in emissions reporting (Scope 3 emissions not included).

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing measures to define further key performance indicators (KPIs) for future reporting.
• Planning to include Scope 3 emissions in future reports.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular audits and monthly supplier evaluations

Responsible Procurement

• Suppliers must meet requirements of DIN EN ISO 9001 and/or DIN EN ISO 13485.
• All suppliers must abide by a Code of Conduct based on UN Global Compact guidelines.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: German Sustainability Code, UN Global Compact, ISO 26000, GRI

Certifications: EN ISO 9001, EN ISO 13485, ISO 13485 with SCC accreditation (Canada), TCP / Taiwan GMP, FDA QSR compliant development and manufacturing processes, FDA registered establishment, CSA/UL/NEMKO registered

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Energy-efficient, resource-saving systems

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Operations
• Ecological Responsibility
• Social Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• Group-wide conversion to CO2-neutral green electricity and offsetting of all unavoidable emissions (Scope 1 and 2), becoming climate neutral before the end of 2020.
• Reduced absolute greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 4.1% to 2,148.6 tonnes.
• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions per 1,000 employees by 10.9%
• Reduced waste volumes by 7.6% to 181.4 tonnes.
• Water consumption remained virtually unchanged at 17,134 m3.

Social Achievements

• 250 new hires, with women accounting for 36.4% of new hires.
• Low personnel turnover rate of 7.9% (excluding temporary contracts and retirements).
• Total number of work-related accidents per 1,000 employees fell from 14.6% to 13.6%.
• Target for women in the first management tier below the Board of Management was met.
• 66.7% of vacant positions in the second management tier were filled by women.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a Corporate Compliance Policy addressing corruption, bribery, and ethical conduct.
• Provided compliance training to all employees.
• Established an anonymous whistleblower system.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Interruptions to operations due to increasing numbers of extreme weather events.

Mitigation Strategies

• Optimized exterior insulation and energy-efficient light systems in new building and extensions.
• Regular energy audits to improve energy efficiency.
• Offsetting unavoidable CO2 emissions by supporting certified climate protection projects.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Obligation for suppliers to use recyclable packaging; use of reusable shuttle containers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Interruptions to operations due to increasing numbers of extreme weather events.

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI (Core application level)

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Resource-efficient product design; use of recyclable materials.

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Operations
• Ecological Responsibility
• Social Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 62.1% to 813.7 tonnes of CO2 equivalents in 2020 (excluding offsetting measures, compared to 2,148.6 tonnes in 2019).
• Converted nearly all electricity supply to CO2-neutral green electricity from renewable sources.
• Offset all unavoidable Scope 1 and 2 emissions by supporting certified climate protection projects.

Social Achievements

• Reduced personnel turnover rate from 7.9% in 2019 to 4.9% in 2020 (excluding employees whose temporary contracts expired and those entering retirement).
• 160 new hires in 2020, with women accounting for 31.2% of new hires.
• Implemented various employee well-being initiatives, including health awareness days, sports programs, and flexible working arrangements.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a Corporate Compliance Policy, including mandatory training for all employees on preventing corruption and bribery.
• Established an anonymous whistleblower system.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Interruptions to production or supply chain disruptions due to increasing extreme weather events.
• Increased Scope 3 emissions due to higher volumes of purchased goods and increased stocking to secure supply capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mitigation Strategies

• Procuring electricity from renewable sources (photovoltaics, wind power, and hydroelectricity).
• Improving building energy efficiency.
• Gradually electrifying the company vehicle pool.
• Offsetting Scope 3 emissions through certified climate protection projects.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Obligation for suppliers to use recyclable packaging; use of reusable shuttle containers; adherence to STRATEC’s Code of Conduct based on UN Global Compact guidelines.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Interruptions to production or supply chain disruptions due to increasing extreme weather events.

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (Core application level)

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Resource-efficient product design; use of recyclable materials; development of flat modules to increase efficiency in module production.

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate protection
• Employee concerns
• Employer attractiveness and employee recruitment
• Occupational health and safety
• Human rights
• Measures taken to combat corruption and bribery

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions (excluding offsetting) by 67.5% to 698.4 tonnes of CO2 equivalents compared to 2019.
• Increased green electricity generation with photovoltaic systems.
• Converted nearly all electricity supply to CO2-neutral green electricity from alternative energy sources.

Social Achievements

• Increased workforce by 5.9% to 1,481 employees.
• Increased share of female employees to 33.7%.
• Implemented various health protection programs and health promotion activities.

Governance Achievements

• Established an ESG Board in 2021.
• Implemented a Corporate Compliance Policy, including measures to combat corruption and bribery.
• Signed the UN Global Compact in 2021.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High volatility in partners’ order behavior.
• Difficult supply situation for electronic components.
• Notable delivery backlogs.
• Normalization in product mix and rising input costs due to inflation.
• Shortage of qualified laboratory personnel.
• Global supply chain problems.
• Implications of the war in Ukraine.
• Inflationary price developments.
• Shortage of specialists.
• Increased prevalence of extreme weather events.

Mitigation Strategies

• Increased stocks of critical components.
• Initiated a far-reaching efficiency enhancement program.
• Reviewed extended price increases across the product portfolio.
• Maintained increased stocks to counter supply chain risks.
• Passing on price increases for upstream products and materials to customers and partners.
• Implemented preventative measures, programs, and courses for health promotion.
• Offered flexible working hours and flexi-time arrangements.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular supplier audits

Responsible Procurement

• Obliging suppliers to use recyclable packaging.
• Use of reusable shuttle containers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events (storm, drought, fires, floods)

Transition Risks

• Changes in laws and regulations impacting raw material prices (energy, packaging, logistics).

Opportunities

• Procuring electricity from renewable sources.
• Building energy efficiency.
• Electrifying the vehicle pool.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: EN ISO 9001, EN ISO 13485, MDSAP, 21 CFR Part 820, FDA Registered Establishment, NRTL registered (NEMKO, UL), GMP Requirements of Taiwan, PMDA / Japan, QMS requirements in several other markets, UK MHRA

Third-party Assurance: Ebner Stolz GmbH & Co. KG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft Steuerberatungsgesellschaft

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

STRATEC's activities in developing and manufacturing automation solutions for in-vitro diagnostics contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Miniaturized consumables to reduce plastic use and liquid volume per test.
• Innovative solutions reducing pipette tips and rinsing fluid.

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Operations
• Ecological Responsibility
• Social Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions (excluding offsetting) by 57.0% to 923.4 tonnes of CO2 equivalents compared to 2019.
• Generated 412,943 kWh of green electricity from photovoltaic systems in 2023.
• Increased the share of partly and fully electric vehicles in the company's vehicle pool to 48.9% in 2023 from 31% in 2022.
• Reduced waste volumes from 275.5 tonnes in 2022 to 205.5 tonnes in 2023.

Social Achievements

• 260 new hires in 2023, with women accounting for 44.4% of new hires.
• Implemented various health protection programs, sports programs, and medical checks for employees.
• Offered flexible working hours and flexi-time arrangements, including part-time models.
• Implemented a program aimed at increasing diversity in management positions.

Governance Achievements

• Established an ESG Board comprising managers from relevant company divisions.
• Implemented a Corporate Compliance Policy, binding for all employees, to prevent corruption and bribery.
• Established an anonymous whistleblowing system, extended in 2023 to include an online tool.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Interruptions to production or supply chain disruptions due to increasing extreme weather events.
• Increasing the share of women in management positions.
• Maintaining a low number of work-related accidents.

Mitigation Strategies

• Procuring electricity from renewable sources and offsetting unavoidable Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
• Implementing building energy efficiency measures.
• Gradually electrifying the company's vehicle pool.
• Implementing a program aimed at increasing diversity in management positions.
• Analyzing individual accidents and taking measures to minimize the risk of recurrence.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Extended in 2023 to include additional aspects addressing the protection of human rights (to be applied in audits from 2024 onwards).

Responsible Procurement

• Suppliers contractually obliged to abide by STRATEC’s Code of Conduct; use of recyclable packaging; use of reusable shuttle containers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Interruptions to production or disruptions in the supply chain due to increasing numbers of extreme weather events in connection with global climate change.

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

STRATEC supports the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 associated goals (Sustainable Development Goals).

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Resource-efficient product design; use of recyclable materials; development of consumables with minimal contaminants; development of flat modules.

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed