Climate Change Data

ARBURG GmbH + Co KG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:5.6% (2021)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:6457 tons/year (2021)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 100,000,000 kg between 2010 and 2021
  • Achieved a CDP score of 'B' in 2022, exceeding the average for mechanical engineering companies.
  • Achieved an EcoVadis “Silver Score”, placing ARBURG among the top 25% of companies.
  • Increased renewable energy share to 5.6% in 2021 (slightly below the target of 7%).
  • Reduced total energy requirement to 1,587.9 kWh/t of product in 2021.

Social Achievements

  • Launched and expanded the ARBURG “Health allround” program, including occupational health management, a health center, and various wellbeing initiatives.
  • Maintained a high employee retention rate (average length of service 13.6 years).
  • Implemented remote working options, saving approximately 2,000,000 km in travel in 2022.
  • Conducted 70 in-person training courses, six online events, and 70 e-learning sessions in 2022.
  • Record number of 107 trainees and DHBW students started at ARBURG in 2022.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a House of Compliance and an ARBURG Code of Conduct to ensure ethical and legal compliance.
  • Implemented the ARBURG Anti-Corruption Policy in 2021.
  • Participated in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) with a 'Commitment' status.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce total energy requirement at German headquarters by a further 5% by 2023.
  • Increase share of photovoltaics and geothermal energy to at least 7% of total energy requirement by 2023.

Environmental Challenges

  • Global supply chain disruptions in 2021/2022 due to the Ukraine war and other factors.
  • Increased waste generation in 2021 (6,457 tonnes).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Maintained cost-intensive but sustainable stocks of purchased parts.
  • Assembled own PCBs to mitigate semiconductor supply issues.
  • Implemented measures to reduce compressed air leakages, saving energy and reducing emissions.
  • Increased recycling rate to 73.9% in 2021.
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Supplier Self-Assessments (SSA) and energy and environmental questionnaires for energy-intensive suppliers.

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct
  • Supplier sustainability requirements
  • German Supply Chain Duty of Care Act compliance

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: WIN Charter (Baden-Württemberg)

Certifications: ISO 9001, 14001, 50001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Energy-efficient injection molding machines; water-cooled motors; planetary roller screw drives; electric and hybrid machines.

Awards & Recognition

  • VDMA “Carbon Busters” award for returnable cup concept.