DFE Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:964 kTons CO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:6,601 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:5,340 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:952,189 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:217,840 GJ/year
Water Consumption:531,010 m3/year
Waste Generated:629 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Biodiversity
- Product circularity
- Employee safety, health and wellbeing
- Business conduct and transparency
- Animal welfare and health
- Data and information security
Environmental Achievements
- Installed a biomass boiler at the Cuddalore (India) production site, reducing greenhouse emissions by at least 20%
- All European sites transitioned to green electricity.
- Achieved an 11% reduction in energy intensity compared to 2020 and a 6% reduction versus the previous year.
- Recalculation of Scope 3 emissions using supplier emission factors.
- Calculated the remainder of Scope 3 with reference to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol guidelines.
- Setting SBTi near-term targets in line with 1.5 °C for Scope 3 and Scope 3 FLAG emissions.
- Recycle: Setup of return logistics of used drums in Western Europe.
- Recycle: Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) used in inter-company shipments will be offered for recycling by the supplier.
Social Achievements
- Launched a volunteering policy allowing employees up to eight hours annually for local initiatives.
- Organized globally over 10 different activities like health check-ups and vaccination appointments.
- Implemented a performance management system with a mandatory ESG objective.
- 100% of critical suppliers signed the Code of Conduct.
Governance Achievements
- Conducted a double materiality assessment in preparation for CSRD compliance.
- All production sites achieved ISO 14001 certification.
- Continued Cybersecurity Awareness Program focusing on employee awareness and training.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions
Medium-term Goals:
- 42% reduction of GHG emissions by 2030 (Scope 1 and 2)
- 30.3% absolute reduction of Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- 50% freshwater reduction by 2025 compared to 2020
- Zero waste to landfill by 2025
- Fully recyclable packaging downstream by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy requires massive investments.
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions requires collaboration with suppliers.
- Achieving fully recyclable packaging by 2030 requires close collaboration with suppliers and customers.
- Measuring biodiversity is not easy.
Mitigation Strategies
- Working closely with suppliers to ensure a total chain approach and responsibly manage the carbon impact of final products.
- Collaborating with suppliers to gather carbon data and enhance the accuracy of lifecycle assessments.
- Close collaboration with suppliers and customers to achieve fully recyclable packaging.
- Engaging suppliers to drive more sustainable practices and monitor compliance with biodiversity-related regulations.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% of critical suppliers signed the code of conduct
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for Business Partners
- Responsible Sourcing Policy (RSP) to be implemented
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, Greenhouse Gas Protocol
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Silver medal (2023)