Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Human rights
• Environment
• Labor
• Anti-corruption

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced electricity usage by 5.2% from 2020 to 2021 per manufacturing device.
• Estimated carbon emissions savings by 14.8 t eq CO2 per year by switching meter caps to 100% recycled polyethylene.
• Reduced NRW from 35% to 15% in Belfort City Water Department (France) from 2015 to 2019.
• Reduction of average return temperature from 40° to 37°C in Bronderslev (Denmark).

Social Achievements

• 41% of Diehl Metering employees are women; 19% of management positions are held by women.
• 3% of employees with disabilities across all locations.
• More than 78% of employees provided positive feedback on company Guiding Principles in 2020 survey.
• 80% of employees felt “absolutely safe and protected” during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Governance Achievements

• 0 incidents related to corruption in 2021.
• Regular compliance training courses for employees at all hierarchical levels.
• Dedicated Compliance Committee including members of the Executive Board.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High Non-Revenue Water (NRW) in some regions.
• Need to reduce carbon footprint of supply chain.
• Maintaining a strong company culture amidst rapid digitalization and skill changes.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing smart metering solutions for leak detection and efficient resource management.
• Developing sustainable supplier management practices and Ecovadis ratings.
• Investing in employee training and development, fostering open dialogue, and flexible working conditions.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 20% of suppliers rated by Ecovadis (based on PVO)

Responsible Procurement

• Five criteria for supplier selection: secure supply, long-term relationships, innovation, local economy support, clear communication.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13

Priority programs align with these SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• ALTAIR cold water meters with composite bodies
• New patented filter for water meters

Awards & Recognition

• Top ranking for SHARKY meter for measurement stability and metrology accuracy.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate change
• Protection of health and safety
• Equal treatment and equal opportunities
• Business conduct

Environmental Achievements

• Installation of an 800 m² photovoltaic system at the Überlingen site.
• Signed first power purchase agreements (PPAs) for green electricity.
• Diehl Metering significantly reduced product-related emissions by 54% with the ALTAIR V5 water meter due to ecodesign.
• Added two plastic parts made from 100% recycled materials to the ALTAIR V5 product range.

Social Achievements

• Strengthened safety culture at German Diehl Metall sites and achieved DIN EN ISO 45001 certification.
• Established a group-wide human rights organization.
• Offered various programs and services supporting work-life balance and family life.
• Implemented regular employee surveys for open communication.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented an online whistleblower tool.
• Regular compliance training for employees at all hierarchical levels.
• Implemented all statutory due diligence requirements of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Higher CO2 prices or taxes and sustainability requirements increasing raw material and energy prices.
• Product adjustments due to increased customer requirements or changing customer goals in relation to sustainability.
• Increased demand for lower-emission technologies requiring new developments and innovations.
• Further requirements for sustainability reporting, increasing limit values and documentation requirements due to climate change and sustainability in general.
• Increased stakeholder expectations potentially resulting in reputational damage if unmet.
• Increasing climate risks at individual Diehl sites.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed a green electricity strategy and signed PPAs.
• Established an Energy Consulting Team to identify energy-saving potential.
• Developed and revised energy concepts at various sites.
• Building a standardized charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
• Implemented a group-wide human rights organization and reporting channels.
• Implemented all statutory due diligence requirements of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Diehl Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Increasing climate risks at individual Diehl sites

Transition Risks

• Higher CO2 prices or taxes
• Increased demand for lower-emission technologies

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Expansion of PV systems
• Engagement of green energy providers

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: European Sustainability Reporting Standards, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Certifications: DIN EN ISO 14001 (almost all production sites), EMAS (Diehl Metal Applications, Berlin), DIN EN ISO 45001 (German Diehl Metall sites)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• ALTAIR V5 water meter

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance (ESG)

Environmental Achievements

• Annually records and aims to continuously reduce its CO2 footprint.
• Utilizes lead-free alloys for safe drinking water supplies.

Social Achievements

• Special efforts are made to improve the work-life balance of employees.
• Ranks among Germany’s top 100 employers.
• High employee motivation and loyalty reflected by above-average length of service.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Compliance Organization to ensure transparency, integrity, and fairness in business activities.
• Does not tolerate corruption, anti-competitive practices, money laundering, fraud, or violations of applicable law.

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• eZeebrass (lead-free brass alloy)
• Pin-fin heat sinks for automotive applications
• High-performance synchronizer rings
• High-precision stamping parts for electrical and electromechanical applications
• Metal-plastic compound systems for autonomous driving
• Battery systems and cell contact systems for electric vehicles
• Cell connectors for e-bikes
• Inverter technologies for heat pumps
• HMI solutions for household appliances