Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Decarbonization and energy
• Sustainable materials and circularity
• Sustainable products
• People development
• Commitment to society
• Sustainable supply chain
• Sustainable logistics
• Sustainability promotion

Environmental Achievements

• 39% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2018
• 47% decrease in energy intensity compared to 2018
• 28% reduction in total water consumption from the previous year
• 47% reduction in total water consumption compared to 2018
• 30% decrease in water use intensity compared to the previous year
• 55% reduction in water use intensity compared to 2018
• 20% reduction in the annual volume of waste generated
• 74% of waste materials recycled or reused in production processes
• 46.5% reduction in total waste generated compared to 2018
• 22% decrease in waste generation intensity compared to the previous year
• 54.6% reduction in waste generation intensity since 2018
• Installation of 9,849 photovoltaic panels, generating 5,000 MWh of renewable energy per year

Social Achievements

• Developed a new Diversity, Equality, and Inclusivity (DEI) Policy
• Over 132,000 training hours provided to employees
• 8.8/10 average employee satisfaction rating
• Implemented a flexible remuneration plan including tax-exempt childcare vouchers
• €2,148,000 in donations, including aid to the We Are Water Foundation
• €1,000,000 in donations for Ukraine

Governance Achievements

• Established an Ethics Committee to ensure compliance with the Code of Ethics
• Implemented Corporate Regulations with guidelines for various departments, including anti-corruption and bribery measures
• Carried out 44 quality audits on product and component suppliers

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Uncertainty in economic and geopolitical developments impacting construction and renovation sectors
• Minimizing the environmental impact of the supply chain and logistics operations

Mitigation Strategies

• Decentralized, networked production system to respond quickly to market demand and adapt products to local needs
• Progressive consolidation of organizational model for flexibility and adaptability
• Development of a plan to become carbon neutral in direct emissions by 2045
• Implementation of digital equipment to measure energy consumption
• Optimization of energy consumption in production processes
• Maximizing use of clean energy sources
• Offsetting essential emissions
• Using sustainable vehicle fleets
• Engaging suppliers to minimize scope 3 emissions
• Pilots to minimize water consumption and optimize circular use at various factories

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 44

Responsible Procurement

• Social Code of Conduct
• Environmental Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSC®

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• W+W Cold start toilet
• LAUFEN save! toilet
• Waterless urinals
• Recyclable packaging

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed