Climate Change Data

Dr. Schär AG/S.p.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-2022)

Reporting Period: 2021-2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Energy Consumption:282.873 GJ (2021), 297.068 GJ (2022)
Water Consumption:59.011 m3 (2021), 52.012 m3 (2022)
Waste Generated:6.225 tons (2021), 7.050 tons (2022)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Biodiversity and sustainable farming
  • Sustainable packaging
  • CO2 footprint
  • Diversity and inclusion

Environmental Achievements

  • Launched Field100 project, creating a highly biodiverse field with 100 different crops.
  • Achieved 20% water savings in a corn irrigation project using drip tape.
  • Increased sorghum yield by 15% using a biostimulant fertilizer.
  • Launched new bread packaging made with 46% recycled plastic.
  • Eliminated tray and reduced foil in Master Baker product packaging, reducing plastic use by 15%.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented Global Remote Working Policy.
  • Organized global onboarding weeks for new employees.
  • Maintained consistently low number of workplace accidents through preventive measures.
  • Offered various employee benefits such as sports courses, fresh water and fruit, supplementary health insurance.

Governance Achievements

  • Established an internal whistleblowing system.
  • No instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations were reported during the reporting period.
  • Implemented an Integrated Management System (IMS) unifying requirements of different norms and standards.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase the number of women in top management to 50% by 2030.
  • Eliminate the potential gender pay gap by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce the use of plastic materials in product packaging by 25% by the end of 2024.
  • Transition to fully recyclable, recycled, or compostable packaging materials by 2024.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing the environmental impact of transportation.
  • Optimizing resource use (soil, water, fertilizer) in farming.
  • Reducing plastic use in packaging while maintaining product quality and safety.
  • Balancing sustainable practices with the needs of employees and consumers.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Working closely with farmers to develop cultivation plans and optimize resource use.
  • Exploring alternative, environmentally friendly packaging materials.
  • Implementing energy savings and using renewable energy sources.
  • Offering advice and training on sustainable farming techniques to partners.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable procurement practices
  • Deforestation-free supply chain for palm oil, soy, cocoa, paper and board

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, BRCGS, BRCGS-GFCP, BRCGS-AB, BIO, RSPO, Rainforest Alliance, AIC, IFS, SQF, UTZ, FSC

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • New bread packaging made with recycled plastics