Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced steam consumption by 12% compared to the previous year.
• Switched to LED lighting in warehouse and office facilities, saving approximately 6,900 kWh/year.
• Implemented energy-saving measures in compressed air production, saving approximately 93,000 kWh in 2016.

Social Achievements

• Invested EUR 860,109 in employee qualifications.
• Implemented various health management initiatives including ergonomic measures, healthy eating programs, and sports activities.
• Established a payroll giving program for charity, resulting in EUR 2,583.64 in donations in 2016.

Governance Achievements

• Established a compliance organization and reporting system.
• Implemented regular compliance training for all employees.
• Created a written code of conduct.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased amount of waste produced (2,484 tons, 54.1% more than in the previous year).
• Three minor occupational accidents.
• Meeting increasing compliance requirements.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing the sustainability program 2017-2019 to address waste reduction, energy efficiency, and other sustainability goals.
• Continuous improvement of safety measures.
• Systematic compliance management including training and a code of conduct.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Continuous, objective assessment of supplier services and compliance with international social and environmental standards.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: EMAS

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Dr. Axel Romanus (DE-V-0175)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• hyclick® system
• grotan® OX
• parmetol® SBX and parmetol® BPX
• octenisan® set
• gigasept® pearls

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Responsibility
• Sustainable Employment
• Product Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced steam consumption by 1,200 tons despite increased output volume.
• Saved around 150 kW and approximately 200 m³ of water per year by installing separate systems featuring closed cooling cycles for new air compressors.
• Reduced specific water consumption by 1.0% despite a 2.5% increase in production volume.

Social Achievements

• Expanded World Health Day to a week of health campaigns and information for employees.
• Offered employees annual flu jabs, active breaks, dietary advice, and lectures on burnout and time management.
• Received the SEPAWA Innovation Award for euxyl® K 830 cosmetic preservation mixture.

Governance Achievements

• Established a central quality assurance system consisting of Quality Management, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance departments.
• Implemented a new energy management system with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Developed a special knowledge management system for environmental responsibility within the company.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased wastewater volume (14% more than the previous year) due to increased production volume and technical challenges.
• Increased AOX values measured at the inlet of the wastewater plant due to increased production volume.
• Increased heating requirements despite a decrease in heating days due to an increase in average annual temperature.

Mitigation Strategies

• Internal measures in the wastewater treatment department to absorb increased inlet values.
• Optimization of cleaning processes at the AP water systems to reduce water consumption.
• Repair of leaks in the compressed-air lines and commissioning of new air compressors to improve energy balance.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: EMAS

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 13485

Third-party Assurance: Dr. Axel Romanus (DE-V-0175)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• euxyl® K 830

Awards & Recognition

• SEPAWA Innovation Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Product responsibility
• Responsible and attractive employer
• Climate and environmental management
• Responsibility in the supply chain
• Corporate citizenship

Environmental Achievements

• Switched to green electricity at Norderstedt site in 2022
• Reduced PET plastic material by around 18% per can/refill of mikrozid® AF Jumbo wipes (saving approximately 48 tons of PET annually)
• Reduced plastic input by over 50% in Safe & Easy Wipes bucket lids (avoiding 40 tons of PP annually)
• Reduced plastic use in octenisan® set packaging by switching to locally produced cardboard (saving 31 tons of plastic from 2021-2025)

Social Achievements

• Introduced JobRad bicycle leasing program in 2021
• Signed the Diversity Charter in 2021
• Implemented SAP SuccessFactors HCM software for digitalizing HR processes in Q2 2021
• Low Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (one ninth of the industry average in 2021)

Governance Achievements

• Appointed a Chief Sustainability Officer
• Appointed an ESG & Sustainability Manager in July 2022
• Implemented a comprehensive quality and risk management system
• Established a compliance system to prevent violations and ensure product safety

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increasing water consumption due to increased production of ultrapure water
• High energy consumption due to GMP and occupational safety regulations
• Challenges in replacing plastics in packaging due to product safety requirements
• Slow increase in customer willingness to pay for more sustainable products

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in extending production capacity for ultrapure water
• Implementing an intelligent software system to measure and optimize energy, water, and raw material consumption
• Optimizing packaging components and formats to reduce material usage
• Developing biodegradable wipe systems and using recyclable materials where possible

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Promoting regional procurement (75% of procurement volume from German suppliers in 2021)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI (core option), EMAS

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
• Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
• Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
• Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 13: Climate Action
• Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

The report indicates alignment with these SDGs through various initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Biodegradable wipe system
• Optimized mikrozid® AF Jumbo wipes
• Optimized octenisan® set packaging