Miele & Cie. KG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-01 to 2020-12, 2021-2022)

Reporting Period: 2019-01 to 2020-12

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:54,257 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)

Scope 1 Emissions:36,678 tCO2e

Scope 2 Emissions:17,580 tCO2e

Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed

Renewable Energy Share:86% (2020), 100% (2021)

Total Energy Consumption:281,020 MWh

Water Consumption:393,827 m3

Waste Generated:37,413 tons

Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

Climate Action
Sustainable Products and Packaging
Digital Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

Reduced Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 40% compared to 2019.
Achieved CO2 neutrality across all Miele locations in 2021 through carbon offsetting.
Increased the proportion of tumble dryers with the A+++ energy efficiency rating from 52% in 2019 to 59% in 2020.
Reduced energy consumption of domestic appliances significantly since 2000 (e.g., washing machines -72%, tumble dryers -72%).
Increased the proportion of washing machines consuming at least 10% less energy than required by the best energy efficiency class to 82% in 2020.

Social Achievements

All employees worldwide received a one-off bonus of 40% of one month’s pay in December 2020.
Employee turnover rate at German locations was 1.33% in 2020 (down from 1.76% in 2019).
Implemented comprehensive measures to protect employees from Covid-19 infection, including expanding remote work opportunities and introducing hygiene concepts.
31% of employee improvement suggestions were implemented, saving over €1.9 million.

Governance Achievements

Further developed and tightened the sustainability strategy, particularly in the focus areas of climate action, sustainable products, and digital responsibility.
Established the Sustainability Board to make decisions on important operational and product-related sustainability topics.
No antitrust proceedings against Miele during the reporting period.
4,122 employees participated in the online compliance training program.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:

Not disclosed

Medium-term Goals:

Reduce CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 50% compared to 2019 levels by 2030.

Short-term Goals:

Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

Procurement of raw materials and intermediate goods.
Climate change and its impact on supply chains and locations.
Increasingly complex supply chains and scarcity of raw materials.
Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on supply chains and operations.

Mitigation Strategies

Developing approaches to reduce the need for primary raw materials and conserve natural resources.
Joining the Science Based Targets initiative to develop science-based climate targets.
Performing regular supplier audits and requesting certifications from business partners.
Implementing comprehensive measures to protect employees and third parties from Covid-19 infection.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 90 internal and external audits in 2020

Responsible Procurement

SA8000 certification for suppliers; ethical guidelines for purchasing; compliance with environmental and social sustainability criteria.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

Extreme weather events, rising sea levels

Transition Risks

Regulatory changes, market shifts

Opportunities

Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, SA8000

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Miele's initiatives contribute to these goals through climate action, sustainable product design, responsible supply chain management, and employee well-being programs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

Energy-efficient appliances, appliances with consumption-reducing functions, TwinDos washing machine dosing function, AutoDos dishwasher dosing function, heat pump tumble dryers, EcoTeQ floorheads.

Awards & Recognition

Grüne Marken des Jahres (Green Brands of the Year), iF Design Award, iF Gold Award, National German Sustainability Award, KVA Service Award, Kunden-Champion (Customer Champion), Top Brand awards.

Reporting Period: 2021-2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:12.2 Mt CO2e (2022)

Scope 1 Emissions:36,884 tCO2e (2022)

Scope 2 Emissions:5,955 tCO2e (2022)

Scope 3 Emissions:83% of total emissions (2022)

Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed

Total Energy Consumption:288,640 MWh (2022)

Water Consumption:377,759 m3 (2022)

Waste Generated:41,953 tons (2022)