Climate Change Data

BÜFA GmbH & Co. KG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2480 t CO2eq (Scope 1)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Resource Efficiency
  • Circular Economy
  • Occupational Safety & Health
  • Social Dialogue
  • Sustainable Raw Materials
  • Research & Development/Innovation
  • Transparency
  • Compliance
  • Sustainable Growth

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced gas consumption at manufacturing sites by approximately 232 t CO2 in 2022 compared to 2021.
  • Reduced energy consumption at manufacturing sites by 388 MWh in 2022 compared to 2021.
  • Achieved gold status in the EcoVadis rating.
  • BUFA Composites UK acquired ISO 14001 certification.
  • Reduced styrene emissions in the Composites division.
  • Developed phosphorus-free cleaning agent compliant with EU Ecolabel and FiBL standards.
  • Developed environmentally friendly de-greasing detergent compliant with EU Ecolabel.
  • Reduced stretch wrap usage by half in the Cleaning division.

Social Achievements

  • Launched employee app, BÜFA2GO.
  • Donated €20,000 to charitable organizations supporting Ukraine.
  • Offered stress management and prevention workshops to employees.
  • Provided physiotherapy for all employees.
  • Provided all employees with quilted fleece jackets.
  • Implemented school trip subsidies.
  • Conducted “Employees empower employees” training courses.
  • Successfully completed advanced training for six employees as chemical production specialists.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a whistleblower system with an appointed ombudsperson.
  • Aligned sustainability reporting to the GRI standard.
  • Conducted stakeholder surveys to identify material topics.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Convert all cars and trucks to 100% electric or hydrogen-fuelled vehicles.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve wastewater-free production at BÜFA Cleaning by the end of 2023.
  • Increase the proportion of sustainable raw materials to more than 55%.
Short-term Goals:
  • Develop at least one additional styrene-free and one low-styrene product by the end of 2024.

Environmental Challenges

  • Disruption to delivery chains due to the war in Ukraine.
  • Significant increase in transport costs.
  • Challenges faced by energy-intensive process customers.
  • Relocation of energy-intensive production by raw materials suppliers leading to price hikes and decreased demand.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Increased efforts to generate 100% renewable energy.
  • Implemented energy-saving programs (e.g., post-combustion process improvements).
  • Reduced energy consumption by 20% at the group level.
  • Converting the entire business fleet to electric vehicles.
  • Trialing lorries with electric engines.
  • Introducing Product Carbon Footprint marking for Chemical division products.
  • Trialing car washing systems with closed circuits.
  • Promoting wastewater-free production at Oldenburg-Ohmstede site.
  • Involvement in the ECBF (European Circular Bioeconomy Fund).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable raw materials sourcing.
  • EU Ecolabel and FiBL compliant products.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13

The report aligns BÜFA's activities with several UN SDGs, focusing on areas like good health and well-being, decent work and economic growth, industry, innovation, and infrastructure, responsible consumption and production, climate action, and partnerships for the goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • FerSol® (wastewater treatment)
  • Low-styrene and styrene-free products
  • Phosphorus-free cleaning agent
  • Environmentally friendly de-greasing detergent
  • BÜFA DIAS-OL (disinfectant)

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Gold status
  • WRP Star for BÜFA DIAS-OL
  • WIS Prize 2022 for Ferr-Tech
  • 2022 CES Innovation Prize for Ferr-Tech