Climate Change Data

Drees & Sommer SE

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:9,772.2 tCO2e (company-wide)
Scope 1 Emissions:4,551.6 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:209.0 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:5,011.6 tCO2e

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced carbon emissions to become climate-positive (offsetting 15,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent)
  • OWP12 building designed as net-positive energy building, recyclable based on Cradle to Cradle® approach
  • Supported clients in various projects reducing CO2 emissions (e.g., Dortmund heating infrastructure conversion reducing emissions by over 45,000 tons per year)

Social Achievements

  • Joined the UN Global Compact
  • Launched 'donation instead of gifts' campaign, donating savings to charities
  • Supported flood victims in Germany with donations and advice on reconstruction
  • Implemented a structure for long-term support of social and ecological projects

Governance Achievements

  • Joined the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi)
  • Implemented a package of measures to promote a diverse and inclusive culture
  • Published sustainability report aligned with GRI standards

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Become a Beneficial Company, giving back more to the environment and society than consumed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve climate-positive status across all operations
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon emissions further, gradually reducing reliance on carbon offsets

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic and war in Ukraine
  • Rising inflation and energy bottlenecks
  • Shortage of skilled labor
  • Difficulties in obtaining planning permissions for renewable energy projects
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented choke point management task force to ensure project completion
  • Developed a comprehensive mobility concept to promote sustainable transport
  • Implemented measures to promote diversity and inclusion
  • Advocated for faster approval processes for renewable energy projects

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable purchasing practices
  • Use of Cradle to Cradle® certified products

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI (Core)

Third-party Assurance: myclimate

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 4
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 11
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 15
  • SDG 17

Many projects described in the report contribute to these goals

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:31,397 tonnes CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:5,033.0 tonnes CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:338.6 tonnes CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:26,025.7 tonnes CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:>90% (electricity)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:17,735 m³
Waste Generated:15 tonnes (IT equipment)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Material Resources
  • Energy and Climate
  • Mobility
  • Water
  • Biodiversity
  • Employees
  • Society
  • Leadership
  • Profitability

Environmental Achievements

  • Optimized data collection processes for greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Purchased green electricity for more than 90% of total electricity consumption.
  • 85% of employees eligible for a company car opted for an all-electric vehicle.
  • Offset greenhouse gases equivalent to 15,000 tonnes of carbon.
  • Implemented sustainable office design using Cradle to Cradle® materials and furniture.
  • Recycled 4,458 IT and mobile devices (15 tonnes) through AfB.

Social Achievements

  • Employee commitment index rose from 64 to 66.
  • Signed the Diversity Charter.
  • Introduced Diversity Ambassadors program.
  • Offered 450 different training events.
  • Implemented various health and wellbeing initiatives (Health Weeks, EGYM Wellpass, EAP).

Governance Achievements

  • Established an operational sustainability management system reporting directly to senior management.
  • Developed the Sustainability Performance Toolbox, a digital platform for ESG management.
  • Participated in various initiatives and associations (DGNB, UN Global Compact, etc.).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • 100% emission-free company car fleet by end of 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Limited data availability for accurate greenhouse gas emission calculations.
  • Limited market supply of electric vehicles.
  • Need to expand data coverage for international offices regarding water consumption.
  • High share of mobility in climate footprint (over 60%).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Expanding database and refining corporate climate strategy (SBTi commitment).
  • Constantly reviewing measures to promote sustainable mobility.
  • Expanding database to cover international offices and defining water savings measures.
  • Implementing sustainable mobility concept (promoting alternative transport, electric vehicles).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Risk analysis for all suppliers.

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainability as a key criterion for all purchasing processes.
  • Use of sustainable alternatives for advertising materials.
  • Framework agreements with manufacturers for take-back systems.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: External audit planned for 2025

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Consulting projects contribute to sustainable transformation of real estate and infrastructure industry, aligning with majority of 17 UN SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • BIM & More plugin
  • Zero carbon solutions

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Silver medal
  • ESG Transformation Award
  • Top real estate employer (Immobilien Zeitung)