LINHARDT GmbH & Co.KG
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:120.442,8 t CO2 (location-based) / 122.075,4 t CO2 (market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:10.266,9 t CO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:14.515,1 t CO2e/year (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:97.293,4 t CO2e/year
Water Consumption:50.965 m3/year
Waste Generated:577,96 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0,00011 t CO2 / piece (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Circular Economy
- Resource Efficiency
- Water Stewardship
- Biodiversity
- Human Rights
- Employee Well-being
- Supply Chain Responsibility
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Increased use of PCR aluminium and plastic since 2021
- Installation of a PV system (2023)
- Installation of a biomass peak load boiler (2023)
- Energy-efficient (partial) building refurbishment (2023)
- Reduction in general waste at all three German sites (2022-2024)
Social Achievements
- Established LIN.AK, the LINHARDT Academy, in 2023 for employee training and development
- Implemented an anonymous contact point for employees since 2022 to report violations
- Regular employee interviews, get-together meetings, and consultations with works council
- Various employee wellbeing initiatives (gym subsidy, bicycle leasing, health days)
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of an energy and environmental management system according to DIN EN ISO 50001 and 14001
- Regular training on corruption and bribery for all employees
- Active participation in various industry associations to promote dialogue and sustainability
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- GHG neutrality by 2045 (Germany) or 2040 (Bavaria)
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase PCR share to 67% by 2030 (aluminium and plastic)
- Extensive electrification of the vehicle fleet by 2030
- Gradual substitution of conventional primary aluminium with green virgin aluminium
Short-term Goals:
- 100% green electricity from 2025
- Reduce general waste to ≤0.51 t, ≤0.4 t, and ≤0.47 t at Viechtach, Pausa, and Hambrücken respectively by 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Rising energy costs
- Uncertainty regarding future GHG offsetting costs
- Limited availability and rising prices for PCR materials
- Need to reduce GHG emissions while managing increasing energy costs
- Balancing the use of PCR materials with customer demand
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementation of energy efficiency measures
- Exploration of green electricity purchase via power purchase agreements
- Use of biomass for heat generation
- Increased use of PCR materials and green virgin aluminium
- Development of a GHG reduction roadmap up to 2045
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Around 1,000 business partners assessed for potential risks; further audits conducted at sites with identified risks.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Risk assessment of suppliers
- Contract design
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- Rising energy costs
- GHG-related certificate costs
- Uncertainty regarding political framework conditions
Opportunities
- Use of green virgin aluminium
- Energy efficiency measures
- Electrification of processes
- Use of waste heat
- Increased use of PCR materials
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ESRS
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001