Climate Change Data

KAYSER Automotive Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:189.181,30 tCO2e (without cat12)
Scope 1 Emissions:1.554,88 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:977,76 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:186.198,91 tCO2e

ESG Focus Areas

  • Energy & CO2 Emissions
  • Product/Customer Health and Safety
  • Legal Compliance
  • Sustainable Procurement
  • Sustainable Products
  • Working Conditions/Employment

Environmental Achievements

  • Successfully reduced Scope 2 emissions by 93.2% by switching purchased electricity. Direct Scope 1 emissions were reduced by 12.4%.
  • Developed a high-performance absorber that reduces activated carbon container emissions by up to 90% and consumes up to 90% less energy in production than conventional products.
  • Increased use of recycled materials in production, saving over 50% energy compared to virgin materials in some components.

Social Achievements

  • Provided 10.06 hours of training per employee in 2022.
  • Maintained energy efficiency despite COVID-19 and material shortages.
  • Implemented standardised development discussions for employees, focusing on competency and task comparison.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a whistleblowing system for reporting violations.
  • No reports of human rights violations received in 2022.
  • Kayser Automotive Systems GmbH Einbeck has been certified according to the TISAX industry standard for years.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve complete CO2 neutrality by 2035.
  • Achieve CO2 neutrality by 2038.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve CO2 neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Standardize employee surveys by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Not all countries can obtain electricity from renewable sources.
  • Material requirements can greatly limit supplier selection.
  • Technical possibilities in existing processes only allow for limited potential for optimization.
  • Increased activated carbon consumption due to stricter emission regulations leading to higher transport costs and CO2 emissions.
  • Increased demand for raw materials for activated carbon production due to stricter emission regulations.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Defined goals for suppliers: Scope 1, 2 & 3 data submission from 2028, CO2 neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030, complete CO2 neutrality by 2035.
  • Development of intelligent and sustainable solutions, including a high-performance absorber.
  • Increased use of recycled materials.
  • Research and development of products for alternative drive markets.
  • Switching to digital global purchasing files to reduce paper use.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Self-disclosure on compliance and sustainability by suppliers; supplier evaluation including minimum requirements (legal and customer requirements); new platform for reviews and information sharing under development; early warning system being introduced; risk assessment for suppliers being introduced.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather phenomena
  • Water shortages affecting raw material plants
Transition Risks
  • Increasing legal requirements in terms of climate protection
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products; development of products for alternative drive markets.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UNGC-CoP, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, ISO 14064

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, TISAX

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 (Health & Well-being)
  • 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth)
  • 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure)
  • 12 (Sustainable Consumption & Production)
  • 13 (Climate Action)
  • 16 (Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions)

Kayser's products contribute to Goals 9 and 13; Goals 3, 8, and 12 are particularly relevant; the company aims to avoid negative impacts on all SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • High-performance absorber; components for thermal management of BEVs; filter elements for hydrogen mobility.

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2214.47 tCO2e (2023)
Scope 1 Emissions:622.32 tCO2e (2023)
Scope 2 Emissions:1199.58 tCO2e (2023)
Scope 3 Emissions:209637.14 tCO2e (2023)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Energy & CO2 Emissions
  • Product/Customer Health and Safety
  • Legal Compliance
  • Sustainable Procurement
  • Sustainable Products
  • Working Conditions/Employment

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 2 emissions by 10.90% by switching purchased electricity.
  • 85.4% recycling rate in manufacturing companies.
  • Development of a high-performance absorber reducing activated carbon container emissions by up to 90% and consuming up to 90% less energy in production.

Social Achievements

  • 8.93 hours of occupational safety, environmental, and Code of Conduct training per employee in 2023.
  • 6.84 hours of external training per employee in 2023.
  • 50 trainees and dual students at German sites in 2023.

Governance Achievements

  • No reports of human rights violations in 2023.
  • No evidence of corruption, anti-competitive practices, or bribery in 2023.
  • TISAX certification for Kayser Automotive Systems GmbH Einbeck and associated companies.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve CO2 neutrality by 2038.
Medium-term Goals:
  • CO2 neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030.
  • Complete CO2 neutrality for all scopes by 2035.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50.4% by 2032 from a 2021 base year.
  • Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions (purchased goods and services and capital goods) 30.0% by 2032 from a 2021 base year.

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased Scope 1 and 3 emissions due to company growth.
  • Challenges in obtaining renewable electricity in all countries.
  • Material requirements limiting supplier selection.
  • Limited optimization potential in existing processes.
  • Increased gas consumption due to growth, COVID-19, and material shortages.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Switching to purchased electricity (reducing Scope 2 emissions).
  • Implementing scrap reduction programs.
  • Phasing out older, less efficient equipment.
  • Developing intelligent and sustainable solutions (e.g., high-performance absorber).
  • Increasing use of recycled materials.
  • Researching and developing products for alternative drive markets.
  • Working with suppliers to reduce emissions.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Sustainability self-disclosure by suppliers
  • Supplier evaluation incorporating sustainability performance
  • Development of a platform for reviews and information sharing (including emissions data).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Reduced availability of raw materials due to extreme weather or water shortages.
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Advancement of alternative drive types.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UNGC-CoP, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Science Based Target initiative

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001 (German locations), IATF 16949, TISAX

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 (Health & Well-being)
  • 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth)
  • 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure)
  • 12 (Sustainable Consumption & Production)
  • 13 (Climate Action)
  • 16 (Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions)

Kayser aims to avoid negative impacts on all SDGs and actively contributes to the prioritized goals through its business activities and products.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • High-performance absorber
  • Components for alternative drive markets (BEVs, hydrogen mobility).