Bausch+Ströbel SE + Co. KG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Total Carbon Emissions:2126 t CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)

Scope 1 Emissions:1890 t CO2e/year

Scope 2 Emissions:236 t CO2e/year

Renewable Energy Share:95% of total energy consumption in 2023

Total Energy Consumption:16,838,978 kWh/year

Water Consumption:12,300 m3/year

Waste Generated:965.37 tons/year

Achieved an 84% waste recycling rate in 2023.
Generated 2,056 MWh of self-generated electrical power from renewable sources in 2023.
Reduced Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions to 2,126 t CO2 in 2023 (significant reduction compared to previous years, despite increased energy consumption due to inclusion of more locations).
Transitioned to renewable external power sources in 2023.
Transitioned natural gas procurement to CO2-neutral sources in 2023 through certified offsetting measures.
Developed ECOwash, reducing water consumption by up to 40% and compressed air use by up to 20%.

Maintained a 91.3% trainee takeover rate in 2023.
Offered a range of company benefits, including profit-sharing, holiday programs for children, and a company restaurant.
Implemented flexible working time models and mobile working options.
Provided regular training in sustainable procurement practices for purchasers (100% coverage).

Implemented a comprehensive compliance system with regular employee training and no confirmed information security incidents or reports filed through whistleblowing procedures in 2023.
Established a sustainability management system integrated with quality, environmental, and energy management systems.
Achieved ISO 14001 certification for environmental management system in 2023.

Long-term Goals:

Medium-term Goals:

Short-term Goals:

Increasing global average temperatures and high fossil fuel emissions.
Challenges in achieving climate neutrality across the entire supply chain by 2030.
Data limitations in fully documenting water usage in 2022 and 2023.
Challenges in sourcing materials responsibly and ensuring compliance with human rights standards across the supply chain.

Setting a clear objective of transitioning to net-zero emissions by 2030.
Implementing programs dedicated to reducing carbon emissions.
Transitioning to renewable external power sources and CO2-neutral natural gas.
Conducting regular supplier audits to assess compliance with environmental and social criteria.
Implementing a step-by-step approach to raising sustainability standards for suppliers, including new clauses in the Code of Conduct.

Code of Conduct; General Terms and Conditions for the Purchase of Products or Services; quality assurance agreement; requirement for ISO 14001 compliance.

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001