Climate Change Data

Zentis Fruchtwelt GmbH & Co. KG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-2021, 2022-01 to 2023-12)

Reporting Period: 2020-2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:717,740 t CO2e (2020, global)
Scope 1 Emissions:29,256.51 t CO2e (2021, Germany)
Scope 2 Emissions:0.00 t CO2e (2021, Germany)
Scope 3 Emissions:9,185.10 t CO2e (2021, Germany)
Renewable Energy Share:55.2% (2021, Germany, from CHP plants)
Total Energy Consumption:514,986 GJ (2021, Germany)
Water Consumption:853 ML (2021, Germany)
Waste Generated:10,530 tons (2021, Germany)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Resource-friendly production & climate protection
  • Responsibility for raw material sourcing
  • Partnership-like and customer-centric business practices
  • Natural products
  • Employees at Zentis

Environmental Achievements

  • Certified as a climate-neutral company in 2021 at German locations
  • Changeover to 100% eco-friendly power at German locations
  • Reduction of carbon footprint (Scopes 1 and 2) at German locations by 8% between 2018 and 2021
  • Use of >99% RSPO (SG) certified palm oil
  • Use of >99% certified cacao for own brands
  • Reduction of water consumption by 15% in 2021 compared to 2019

Social Achievements

  • Awarded BEST PLACE TO LEARN® for vocational training
  • Development of a Female Empowerment program
  • Expansion and global alignment of further training offers
  • Targeted adaptation of company services and operational health management to Covid-19 pandemic mandates
  • Development of a Sustainability Ambassador program

Governance Achievements

  • Expansion of the executive team with a third managing director in July 2022
  • Compliance management system (CMS) certified to IDW PS 980

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce global Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2019
  • Identify a Scope 3 reduction goal according to SBTi criteria
  • Reduce global food waste by 50% by 2030
  • Increase share of certified hazelnuts
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption by 15% in 2021 compared to 2019 (achieved)
  • Reduce plastic waste by 65% (achieved in Product Development department)

Environmental Challenges

  • Covid-19 pandemic impacting working conditions, supply chain, sales margins, and communication
  • Changing working conditions for employees
  • Delays and shortages in the supply chain
  • Turbulent sales margins due to worldwide lockdowns
  • Limitations to personal and direct communication with suppliers
  • Limited availability of raw materials due to climate change and geopolitical events
  • Compliance with new legal regulations (e.g., supply chain due diligence)
  • Increasing fuel prices
  • Lack of specialists (truck drivers, warehouse specialists)
  • Shortage of raw materials for packaging production
  • High energy costs
  • Global shortage in container availability
  • Lockdown of ports
  • Dramatic global weather conditions impacting harvests (drought, heat, frost)
  • Covid-19 pandemic mandates impacting supply chains
Mitigation Strategies
  • Expanded sustainability strategy despite challenges
  • Set concrete goals for the company
  • Long-term relationships and close collaboration with suppliers
  • Certified raw materials
  • Membership in Food for Biodiversity initiative
  • Pilot project focusing on apricot growing supporting biodiversity
  • Internal restructuring of Quality Management, Food Law, and Sustainability divisions
  • Creation of Corporate Social Responsibility department
  • Expanded own sourcing logistics
  • Lead buying strategy
  • Alternative sourcing strategies
  • Prefinancing of raw materials
  • Investment in certified climate protection projects
  • Development of own reforestation project
  • Use of LNG-powered truck
  • Modernization of cooling aggregates
  • E-learning tool for driver training
  • Digitalization of supply chain and production processes
  • Implementation of a container logistics system (CLS)
  • App for digitally capturing and analyzing data for small containers
  • Implementation of a forecasting system
  • Development of smart containers
  • Cross-departmental strategy project “Effizienz”
  • Risk analyses of raw materials
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Annual supplier review
  • Supplier audits
  • Support for suppliers on-site (fruit scout)
  • Expansion of the innovation ecosystem
  • Establishment of Zentis Ventures Studio
  • Strategic partnership Zentauer
  • Expansion of FruchtCampus
  • Global Continuous Improvement & Quality department
  • Covid-19 task force
  • Protective measures against infection (FFP2 masks, quick tests, disinfection)
  • Covid-19 vaccination consultation and administration
  • Expansion of remote working possibilities
  • Alternative HR activities (online workshops, virtual challenges, special canteen offers)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • General Specification for suppliers
  • Supplier questionnaire
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Annual supplier review
  • Lead buying strategy
  • Fruit scout program
  • Risk analyses of raw materials

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme drought, heat, and frost impacting harvests
Transition Risks
  • Increasing fuel prices
  • Shortage of raw materials for packaging
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Use of renewable energy sources

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, Core option, Food Processing Sector Disclosures

Certifications: ISO 50001 (Aachen locations), IFS Food, FSSC 22000, ISO 17020 (Allergen inspection), Organic products (EG-Öko-VO, Naturland), GMO-free, Vegetarian and vegan products (EVU)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 2 (Zero Hunger)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives related to food waste prevention, sustainable farming, support for small farmers, employee development, climate protection, and biodiversity preservation

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • NaturRein range
  • 50% less sugar jams
  • Plant-based peanut butter

Awards & Recognition

  • BEST PLACE TO LEARN®

Reporting Period: 2022-01 to 2023-12

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:50.3% (Germany, in-house electricity generation)
Total Energy Consumption:234,964 MWh/year (Zentis Group)
Water Consumption:1,629,086 m3/year (Zentis Group)
Waste Generated:8,811 tons/year (Germany)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate protection and resource conservation
  • Responsible sourcing of raw materials
  • Natural products
  • Our employees

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2e emissions by 23% in Scopes 1 and 2 in Germany compared to 2019
  • Purchased 100% green power at German locations
  • Reduced water consumption by 7.5% compared to 2021
  • Reduced food waste by 25% compared to 2021
  • Developed a climate protection project with bamboo reforestation in Nicaragua
  • Financially supported climate protection projects offsetting 84,572 t CO2e

Social Achievements

  • Launched a Female Empowerment program
  • Expanded occupational health management at German locations
  • Offered bicycle leasing for all employees in Germany
  • Increased the number of qualified Sustainability Ambassadors to 269
  • Received BEST PLACE TO LEARN® award for vocational training

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Zentis Sustainability Council
  • No incidents of corruption or non-compliance reported

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce global Scopes 1 & 2 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2019
  • Identify a Scope 3 reduction target according to SBTi criteria
  • Globally reduce food waste by 50% by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Train 300 Sustainability Ambassadors by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Changing weather and climatic conditions
  • Supply chain disruptions due to the war in Ukraine and Covid-19
  • Shortage of raw materials and rising costs
  • Shortage of skilled workers
  • Implementing new legal requirements (e.g., due diligence obligations)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Long-term partnerships with suppliers
  • Lead buying strategy
  • Supplier Days to promote collaboration
  • Internal working group to fulfill due diligence obligations under the LkSG
  • Comprehensive raw material risk analysis

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual supplier evaluation covering 80% of purchasing volume

Responsible Procurement
  • Long-term partnerships
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Supplier questionnaires
  • On-site support by Fruit Scout team
  • General specifications for suppliers (HACCP, hygiene, GMP, allergen management, GMOs, sustainability, packaging)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme drought, heat, and frost
Transition Risks
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Raw material shortages
  • Rising costs

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 2: Zero Hunger
  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13: Climate Action

Zentis' sustainability activities contribute to these SDGs through sustainable agriculture, resource conservation, fair labor practices, sustainable product development, and climate protection initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • NaturRein range
  • Less Sugar line
  • Triple Zero range
  • Palm oil-free varieties of Nusspli and Belmandel
  • Sugar-reduced fruit preparations

Awards & Recognition

  • LEADING EMPLOYER Award
  • BEST PLACE TO LEARN® award