Climate Change Data

TRILUX GmbH & Co. KG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-2022)

Reporting Period: 2021-2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:11,149 tonnes CO2e/year (Arnsberg & Cologne sites)
Scope 1 Emissions:3,585.7 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2,774.3 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:4,789.0 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:62.9%
Total Energy Consumption:23,751 MWh/year
Water Consumption:11,425 m3/year
Waste Generated:2758 tonnes/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Protection
  • Sustainable Consumption and Production
  • Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Dignified Work and Economic Growth
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities

Environmental Achievements

  • German production sites to be climate-neutral (Scope 1 and 2) by 2025.
  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 3% in 2022 compared to 2021 despite increased production.
  • Reduced natural gas consumption by 15.13% and water consumption by 9.87% in 2022 compared to 2021.
  • Increased renewable energy share to 62.9% in 2022.

Social Achievements

  • Certified as a ‘Family-friendly company’ in 2021.
  • Increased apprenticeship quota to 60 apprentices in 2022.
  • Average training hours per employee increased to 33 hours in 2022.
  • Implemented a tool for organizing carpools to reduce employee commute emissions.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a whistleblower system in 2022.
  • Achieved Silver status in EcoVadis sustainability rating in 2022.
  • Gold status in the Climate Readiness Check.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Transformation concept for 2040 aiming for further emission reductions and self-sufficiency.
Short-term Goals:
  • Climate neutrality for German production sites (Scope 1 and 2) by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Complexity of sustainability initiatives.
  • Climate change (extreme weather, transition risks).
  • Failure to fully integrate into the circular economy.
  • New EU regulations.
  • Supply chain bottlenecks.
  • Geopolitical risks and changes.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing a transformation concept for 2040.
  • Implementing a wide-ranging climate strategy.
  • Initiating Group-wide circular economy projects.
  • Researching recyclability and recycling concepts.
  • Adapting processes for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).
  • Increasing local production and material procurement.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Key suppliers from high-risk areas outside the EU audited in 2021 and 2022. No anomalies or child labor found.

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) integrated into ISO 9001 quality management system.
  • Strict guidelines for supplier selection based on quality and sustainability criteria.
  • Requirement for external certificates (BSCI or ISO 26000) for Asian suppliers.
  • Supplier obligation to take back packaging.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, CSRD/ESRS

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 11
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13

The five SDGs form the basis of TRILUX's sustainability strategy and are reflected in the report's structure and content.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • E-Line NEXT LED
  • TUGRA luminaire
  • OLISQ luminaire range

Awards & Recognition

  • German Sustainability Award (E-Line NEXT LED)
  • Red Dot Design Award 2022 (TUGRA)
  • iF Design Award 2022 (TUGRA)
  • German Innovation Award 2022 (TUGRA)