Werner Strähle GmbH und Co. Verwaltungs KG
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1471 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:309 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:203 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:12240 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:62% (Borkheide), 55% (Waiblingen in 2021)
Total Energy Consumption:7186048 MJ
Waste Generated:365 tons
ESG Focus Areas
- Circular Economy
- Climate Neutrality
- Employee Well-being
- Social Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- First German manufacturer in the industry to consciously employ a circular economy.
- System 2000 product series became the first partition wall system in Germany to receive Cradle to Cradle® certification in 2015. A second system was certified in 2020.
- Partial implementation of energy-saving measures like installing photovoltaic systems, converting to green electricity and using LED lighting.
Social Achievements
- Low employee turnover rate (under 4%).
- Support for several regional and international projects.
- Flexible work schedules to help employees balance family and career.
Governance Achievements
- Open communication and flat hierarchies.
- Commitment to transparency and consistency in sustainability efforts.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve climate neutrality at all branches by 2026.
- All products manufactured using climate-neutral processes within the next ten years.
Medium-term Goals:
- Roof surfacing and insulation work at Waiblingen
- New photovoltaic system installations on existing roof surfaces at Waiblingen and Borkheide
- Replace oil-fired heating system at Waiblingen
- Switch over 100% of lighting to LED at Waiblingen and Borkheide
- Gradually transition fleet of company cars to electric or hybrid vehicles
- Electric charging stations in Waiblingen and Borkheide
- Review leasing option for our room-in-room systems
- Push the circular economy approach and incorporate it in all corporate processes
Short-term Goals:
- Compile carbon footprint for 2021, including detailed addendum to include purchased materials (Scope 3.1)
- Create life cycle assessment for main products
- Review conversion to green electricity at Waiblingen and Borkheide
- Eliminate compressed air leaks
- Consultation with energy consultants regarding energy refurbishment on existing buildings.
- Set all printers to eco-print by default
- Packaging analysis: Reduction and conscientious use of packaging materials
- Reduce paper quantities
- Separating waste in office areas
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from company premises and products.
- Improving energy procurement and in-house generation.
- Finding alternatives with higher recycled content for materials used in products.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing a strategy to reduce CO2 emissions.
- Switching to green electricity and building new photovoltaic systems.
- Converting all lighting to LED by the end of 2024.
- Examining alternatives with higher recycled content and switching to them, provided they meet quality standards.
- Rethinking and shifting the approach to focus on recycled and recyclable materials.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Long-standing relationships with European suppliers; focus on quality and location; over 50% of suppliers within 100km of a Strähle branch.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: Cradle to Cradle®
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- System 2000 eco and System 3400 eco partition wall systems (Cradle to Cradle® certified).
Awards & Recognition
- Architecture + Office Innovation Award (Kubus II room-in-room system)