Climate Change Data

Greiner AG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2,566,618 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:25,075 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:69,647 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:2,471,896 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:50% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:503 GWh/year
Water Consumption:31 Ml/year
Waste Generated:25,227 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:45 kg CO2e per thousand EUR sales revenue in 2023.

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Circular economy
  • People

Environmental Achievements

  • Received an "A-" rating from Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for climate reporting.
  • Reduced absolute Scope 3 emissions by 10% compared to 2022.
  • Increased share of self-produced renewable electricity from 0.19% to 0.44%.
  • Greiner Packaging used in-house r-PET flakes in production for the first time.
  • Greiner Packaging launched a pilot project to keep disposable cups in a closed loop at festivals.
  • Zero waste sent to landfill in Europe in 2023.

Social Achievements

  • Developed a Group-wide People & Culture strategy.
  • Launched the Greiner SuccessFactors digital HR portal.
  • Implemented a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy.
  • Increased performance review rate from 58% to 69%.
  • Reduced accident frequency rate by 41% since 2018.
  • Implemented over 380 health-related activities.

Governance Achievements

  • Published a Group-wide Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy.
  • Established a European Works Council.
  • Integrated ESG risks into risk management.
  • Achieved EcoVadis Gold status for sustainability.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Become a fully circular business by 2030.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
  • Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% by 2030.
  • Reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030.
  • 80% of suppliers with science-based targets by 2027.
  • 75% of waste recycled by 2030.
  • Zero waste to landfill worldwide by 2030.
  • 40% women in leadership positions by 2030.
  • 80% of purchasing volume covered by Greiner Code of Conduct by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption in water-stressed areas (target not specified).
  • Reduce accident frequency rate by 50% by 2025.
  • 50% women outside of production by 2025.
  • 100% of plastic packaging reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025.
  • 10% sustainable plastics by 2025.
  • Average of 16 training hours per employee per year by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Declining sales revenue across all divisions due to economic factors (high costs, inflation, weak demand).
  • Volatile raw material and energy prices.
  • Supply chain disruptions.
  • Decreased demand for certain products (e.g., virus stabilization tubes, mattresses).
  • High employee turnover (30%).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed a new Group strategy focusing on globalization, diversification, innovation, and sustainability.
  • Implemented a synergy management system.
  • Sold the Perfoam automotive business unit.
  • Launched the ONE! digital transformation program.
  • Implemented cost-cutting measures.
  • Continued investment in new technologies and products.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 99% of suppliers (> 500 thousand euros) have achieved the EcoVadis minimum score by 2030

Responsible Procurement
  • Greiner Code of Conduct
  • Code of Conduct for Suppliers and Business Partners
  • Sustainable Sourcing Policy
  • EcoVadis assessment platform
  • Sustainable Sourcing e-learning course

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Water shortages
  • Flooding
Transition Risks
  • Rising energy costs
  • Regulatory changes (e.g., PPWR, EU Taxonomy)
  • Market shifts towards sustainable products
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Expansion of renewable energy sources
  • Growth in the circular economy

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 13485, REDcert2, ISCC+

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 5
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13

Initiatives contribute to these goals through various environmental, social, and governance programs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Reusable drinking cups
  • Recycled beverage trays
  • Compostable coffee capsules
  • Mattresses with 80% recycled polyol content

Awards & Recognition

  • WorldStar Award
  • Green Packaging Star Award
  • EcoVadis Gold status