Climate Change Data

TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP GmbH

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:25,707.03 t CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:0.00 t CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:0.00 t CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:25,600.25 t CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity)
Total Energy Consumption:3,567,788 kWh
Water Consumption:2,568 m³
Waste Generated:173 tons (plastic 133 tons, metal and electrical 40 tons)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Social Responsibility
  • Economic Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 80.1% (scopes 1-2) compared to 2018.
  • Achieved 100% renewable energy sourcing for electricity.
  • Reduced natural gas consumption by 61.3% compared to the previous year and 64.2% compared to 2018 through waste heat recovery.
  • Reduced water consumption by 33.9% compared to 2018 and 15.5% compared to 2022.
  • Implemented heat recovery from production, reducing natural gas consumption by almost 75% compared to 2021.
  • Upcycled old fabric banners into bags.

Social Achievements

  • Offered a trainee program with placement opportunities in Japan.
  • Provided fair wages and salaries, flexible working hours, and continued training.
  • Supported employee wellbeing through occupational health services and a health day.
  • Organized team-building events and activities.
  • Offered leasing bicycles for emissions-free commuting and subsidized Urban Sports memberships.

Governance Achievements

  • Initiated the introduction of DIN EN ISO 14001 environmental standard.
  • Created the position of Energy Manager.
  • Integrated CSR and sustainability into the company website.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve climate-neutral production well before 2045.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve climate-neutral production well before 2045.
  • Further reduce CO2 emissions in scopes 1, 2, and 3.
Short-term Goals:
  • Obtain DIN EN ISO 14001 certification in 2024.

Environmental Challenges

  • Comprehensive recording of scope 3 emissions data due to limited information from suppliers and databases.
  • Reconciling exhibition booths with sustainable material use.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Increased data collection for scope 3 emissions, achieving analysis of all relevant sub-scopes in 'ecocockpit'.
  • Developed reusable modules for exhibition stands and upcycled old fabric banners into bags.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Increasing purchasing volume from suppliers with self-assessments.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas Protocol

Certifications: DIN EN ISO 14001 (planned for 2024)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Cable carriers made of alternative, sustainable materials (under development).

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed