FEV Group GmbH
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:34,000 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2, extrapolated)
Scope 1 Emissions:20,000 tCO2e/year (extrapolated)
Scope 2 Emissions:14,000 tCO2e/year (extrapolated)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:120 GWh/year (extrapolated)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:1820 tons/year (extrapolated)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Sustainable Technologies
- Employee Well-being
- Supply Chain Responsibility
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions from fuel combustion at test stands (trend downward due to shift towards e-mobility)
- Reduced CO2 emissions from company vehicle fleet through acquisition of hybrid and electric vehicles
- Increased share of sustainable customer projects from 34% in 2017 to 65% in 2021
- Secured 30 GWh of certified green electricity for 2022 (FEV Europe GmbH)
- Reduced residual waste through separation systems (FEV Europe GmbH)
- 100% green energy use at eDLP facility, largely from its own 12,000 m² photovoltaic system
Social Achievements
- Launched "Bx – Together for Future" initiative to support employees through company transformation, with no dismissals for operational reasons
- Launched "Attractiveness Project" to improve employee loyalty and satisfaction
- Implemented flexible work arrangements (mobile work, flexible hours)
- Provided average of 6 hours of training per employee through Digital FEV Academy
- Maintained funding for Deutschlandstipendium scholarship program (5 scholarships in 2021)
- Assisted employees affected by 2021 flooding through fundraising, time off, and psychological support
Governance Achievements
- Established a Code of Conduct based on company values
- Implemented a Compliance Management System (CMS) and Technical Compliance Management System (TCMS)
- Certified Information Security Management System (ISMS) according to DIN EN ISO 27001 and participation in TISAX
- Implemented ISO 14001-certified Environmental Management Systems at major international locations
- Implemented DIN ISO 45001 certification for occupational health and safety at locations of FEV Europe GmbH
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Significantly increase share of sustainable customer projects
- Further expand charging infrastructure
Short-term Goals:
- 100% renewable electricity procurement at German locations in 2022
- Expand Environmental Management System to include FEV eDLP GmbH in 2022
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing energy consumption and associated air pollutant emissions from testing activities
- Managing risks associated with high-voltage batteries in hybrid and electric vehicles
- Addressing the technological transformation and its impact on occupational health and safety
- Increasing the share of women in the workforce and management positions
- Incomplete Scope 3 emissions data
Mitigation Strategies
- Energy efficiency measures (desk sharing, LED lighting, compressed air system improvements, cold storage room modernization)
- Development of a combined simulation and testing process for optimizing thermal propagation in batteries
- Use of digital tools to reduce energy consumption in development and testing
- Procurement of green electricity
- Implementation of the "Female Leadership Group" initiative
- Working to compile complete Scope 3 data for future reporting
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Emphasis on ecological and social aspects when selecting suppliers
- Local procurement wherever possible
- Use of SAP S/4Hana and COUPA for transparent and digital supplier management
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Growth in sustainable e-mobility projects
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, DIN EN ISO 27001 (past)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- SVEN (Shared Vehicle Electric Native)
- Mobile Fast Charging (MFC) power bank
- Optimized thermal propagation simulation and testing process for high-voltage batteries
- LiDAR technology for autonomous driving
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:34,313 tCO2e/year (2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:18,084 tCO2e/year (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:8,894 tCO2e/year (2022)
Scope 3 Emissions:7,335 tCO2e/year (2022) (Scope 3.6 and 3.7 only)
Total Energy Consumption:158,021 MWh/year (2022)
Waste Generated:1079 tons/year (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Electrification and hydrogen technology
- Software development
- New work models
- Own workforce
- Consumers and end-users
- Business conduct
Environmental Achievements
- Increased share of sustainable business from 34% in 2017 to 65% in 2021 (slightly decreased to an unspecified percentage in 2022 due to a large diesel order; target of 69% for 2023)
- Reduced CO2 emissions due to fuel combustion at FEV Europe test stands from 2,972 tons in 2021 to 2,487 tons in 2022
- Reduced specific CO2 emissions of the company car fleet at FEV Europe by 31 tons from 621 tons in 2021 to 590 tons in 2022
- FEV Europe covered its entire electricity demand with certified, climate-neutral green electricity from KlimaInvest in 2022, resulting in 10,641 fewer tons of CO2 emissions
- eDLP development and test center in Saxony-Anhalt certified according to ISO 14001 in 2022
Social Achievements
- Added 859 FTEs in 2022
- Developed a global mentoring program
- Established Leadership Labs for potential analysis and talent promotion
- Continued the “BX – Together for future” initiative
- Expanded the Digital FEV Academy
- Maintained an accident rate below the target of 5 accidents per 1,000 full-time employees (2.7 in 2022)
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a central risk management system in 2022 (full implementation in 2023)
- Established a group-wide Compliance Management System (CMS)
- Implemented a whistleblower system in accordance with the Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG)
- Operates an information security management system (ISMS) according to EN ISO 27001:2022 and participates in TISAX®
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Increase share of sustainable business to 69% by 2023
Environmental Challenges
- Uncertainties due to disrupted supply chains, semiconductor shortages, and rising raw material and energy prices
- Shortage of skilled workers
- Increasing mental stress in the modern work world
- Growing cyber threats
Mitigation Strategies
- Continuous expansion of the service portfolio and strategic focus on e-mobility and digitalization
- Investing in recruiting, personnel development, and training
- Offering flexible workplace design and various employee benefits
- Expanding cyber defense department and implementing a 24/7/365 Security Operation Center (SOC)
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Sustainability criteria in supplier selection
- Use of SAP S/4Hana and COUPA for supplier management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of low-CO2 drive technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ESRS
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, TISAX®
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- SVEN (Shared Vehicle Electric Native)
- Software Defined Vehicles (SDV)
- High-voltage battery safety improvements
- Battery recycling solutions (CycleBat)