STEICO SE
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, 2020, 2021, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Economy
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy generation from coal by 30% compared to 2016.
- Increased energy production from biomass by 79% compared to 2016.
- Increased energy efficiency by 17% compared to 2016.
- Headquarters in Feldkirchen is a plus-energy house (generating more energy than it consumes).
Social Achievements
- Employed 249 more people in 2018 than in 2016.
- Offers individual working time models to accommodate employee needs.
- Provides a wide range of training and continued professional development opportunities.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Discontinue the use of fossil fuels, especially coal, as far as possible.
Environmental Challenges
- High energy consumption in production.
- Use of coal as an energy source.
Mitigation Strategies
- Switching to biomass for steam and heat generation in production.
- Installing an electric turbine to generate electricity from biomass.
- Investing in energy-efficient production facilities.
- Implementing closed water cycles in production plants.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- 100% FSC® or PEFC® certified wood from sustainably managed forests; no wood from unclear origin or protected forests; compliance with EUTR rules.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: FSC®, PEFC®, ISO 9001:2015
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- STEICOflex, STEICO protect 037, STEICOfloc, I-joists, laminated veneer lumber
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Resource Efficiency
- Social Responsibility
- Employee Well-being
- Supply Chain Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced coal use by 39%
- Increased biomass use by 21%
- Reduced energy intensity by 10%
- Reduced CO2 intensity by 27%
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 96,133 t
- Reduced waste by 8,891 t of resources and 1,383 t of greenhouse gases
- 100% use of raw materials, 0% waste
Social Achievements
- Created 68 additional jobs
- Donated €70,000 to Polish hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic
- 86% of employees covered by collective agreements
Governance Achievements
- Established a compliance officer role
- Implemented a redesigned pricing and discount structure for transparency
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Global warming and extreme weather events impacting forest ecosystems and raw material availability
- Increased raw material prices
- Uncertainty among employees regarding job security due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in capacity expansion at existing sites and developing a new site
- Maintaining job security and even hiring additional employees during the pandemic
- Implementing a redesigned pricing and discount structure
- Using sustainable forestry with FSC® or PEFC certification
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Sourcing wood from sustainably managed forests with FSC® or PEFC certification
- Regional sourcing of wood within a 150km radius
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events impacting forest ecosystems
Transition Risks
- Reduced availability of wood as a raw material
Opportunities
- High demand for wood products due to decarbonization efforts
- Resource efficiency of wood products compared to mineral building products
- Contribution to energy efficiency of buildings
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI (Core Option)
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
STEICO's products contribute to energy efficiency, sustainable construction, and carbon sequestration.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Wood fiber insulation materials
- Cellulose insulation
- Laminated veneer lumber
- I-joists
Awards & Recognition
- First Bavarian Resource Efficiency Award
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Resource Efficiency
- Employee Well-being
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 intensity of energy consumed by 38% compared to 2020
- Reduced CO2 emissions for business travel by an unspecified amount (target of 60% reduction by 2026)
- Coal use reduced by 38%, biomass increased by 31%
- CO2 intensity cut by 33% (CO2 emissions per ton of finished product)
- Products bound almost two and a half times as much CO2 as was released during production.
- 6,514 tons of resources and 1,053 tons of greenhouse gases cut by waste management
Social Achievements
- 68 additional jobs were created in 2021
- Donations of around €65,000 in 2021
- Implemented various employee wellbeing initiatives (fruit, sport, vaccinations, pool, etc.)
Governance Achievements
- Implementing a uniform, group-wide whistleblower system to combat corruption by the end of 2023
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Transition 80% of temporary workers and limited-term employees to long-term employment relationships by 2026
- Cut the proportion of temporary workers and limited-term employees to 5% by 2026
- Implement a system to obtain, review and implement employee suggestions to improve workplace quality by 2026
- Achieve 80% concordance between job requirements and employee qualifications by 2026
- Reduce CO2 intensity of energy consumed by 24% compared to 2021 by 2026
- Reduce CO2 emissions from travel by 60% compared to 2021 by 2026
- Implement a group-wide whistleblower system by end of 2023
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to low availability of certified biomass, pellets, and gas (due to the war in Ukraine)
- Increased energy requirements due to reduced coal use
- Potential for downstream water shortages in dry summers
- Potential for dust emissions in unfavorable wind conditions
- Increased proportion of early wood in tree rings due to climate change
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued use of coal as a backup fuel source (aiming for near-zero coal use by 2023)
- Installing an electric turbine in Czarnków to generate electricity from renewable materials
- Implementing a closed water cycle in Casteljaloux
- Improving filter and suction systems to reduce dust emissions
- Investing in more efficient energy use and alternative raw materials
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Sourcing timber from FSC® or PEFC certified sustainable forestry
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Changes in tree species composition
- Increased proportion of early wood in tree rings
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Increased timber prices
- Increased competition
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Increased demand for sustainable building materials
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
STEICO's initiatives contribute to these goals through the use of renewable materials, energy efficiency improvements, and CO2 storage in its products.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Wood fiber insulation materials
- LVL
- I-joists
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Resource Efficiency
- Social Responsibility
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gases by 24% (88,541 t) from 2021 to 2022
- Reduced coal use by 54% compared to 2021
- Reduced CO2 intensity by 19% in 2022 (CO2 emissions per ton of finished product)
- 78% of waste recycled in 2022
- STEICO’s products bound almost three times as much CO2 as was released during production in 2022
- 100% use of raw timber, 0% waste for LVL production
Social Achievements
- Donations of around €105,000 in 2022
- No cases of discrimination in 2022
Governance Achievements
- Implementing a uniform, group-wide whistleblower system (planned completion end of 2023)
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Achieve 80% concordance between job requirements and employee qualification by 2026
- Provide 1 working week per employee per year for continued professional development by 2026
- Have 15% electric cars in company fleet by 2026
- Reduce CO2 intensity of consumed energy by 24% compared to 2021 by 2026
- Reduce CO2 emissions from business travel by 60% compared to 2021 by 2026
- Transitioning 80% of temporary workers and limited-term employees to permanent employment by 2026
- Cutting the proportion accounted for by temporary workers and limited-term employees to 5% by 2026
Environmental Challenges
- Continued use of fossil fuels (gas and coal), albeit to a lesser extent
- High proportion of coal-generated electricity in Poland
- Low availability of certified biomass, pellets, and gas due to the war in Ukraine
- Gender ratio in executive positions is not yet balanced
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in renewable energy sources (photovoltaic system, biomass boiler)
- Offsetting all CO2 emissions from air travel
- Transitioning to electric vehicles
- Implementing a system to obtain, review and implement employee suggestions to improve workplace quality
- Implementing a system to record days of absence with the aim of introducing activities to promote good health and reduce the number of days of absence
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Procurement of timber exclusively from PEFC-certified sustainable forestry
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Changes in tree species due to climate change leading to higher timber prices
Transition Risks
- Increased market pressure due to changes in tree species
- Higher timber prices due to slower spruce growth
Opportunities
- Increased demand for renewable and sustainable insulation materials
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
STEICO's initiatives contribute to these goals through the use of renewable materials, energy efficiency improvements, and CO2 emission reductions.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Wood fiber insulation materials, cellulose cavity insulation, timber construction products
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed