Climate Change Data

sera GmbH

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Resource Conservation
  • Health
  • Education
  • Gender Equality
  • Social Commitment

Environmental Achievements

  • Installed a photovoltaic system at Plant 1 producing approximately 330 MWp annually, covering the plant's average annual electricity demand.
  • Modernized Plant 1 with energy-efficient measures including new insulation and heating/ventilation systems.
  • Converted a portion of the company fleet to alternative drive concepts (40%).
  • Uses cargo e-bikes for transport between production facilities.
  • Implemented waste separation and recycling programs.
  • Developed a take-back concept for end-of-life appliances.

Social Achievements

  • Supported the Omaruru Children's Haven in Namibia.
  • Implemented the annual sera Social Day, supporting local social institutions.
  • Provided aid to Ukraine through the sera Ukraine Aid project, including transporting refugees and donations.
  • Offered subsidized massages and a broad sports program for employees.
  • Promotes work-life balance through flexible working hours and mobile working options.
  • Supports initiatives like Girl's Day to encourage girls in technical professions.

Governance Achievements

  • Signed the UN Global Compact in 2022.
  • Established a 360-degree feedback system for employee training.
  • Implemented an environmental management system certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001:2015.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Further expand the use of renewable energies and alternative drive concepts.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions to a minimum by 2030.

Environmental Challenges

  • High energy costs in Germany.
  • Need to reduce CO2 emissions.
  • Traditional industry's gender imbalance.
  • Shortage of skilled workers.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in renewable energy (PV systems).
  • Modernizing production facilities for energy efficiency.
  • Converting to alternative vehicle fleets.
  • Promoting training and education for employees.
  • Initiatives to attract women to technical professions.
  • Implementing flexible work arrangements.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Checking partners for sustainability.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: DIN EN ISO 14001:2015

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4: Quality Education
  • SDG 5: Gender Equality
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13: Climate Action

sera's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and actions detailed in the report.