Climate Change Data

PTW Freiburg GmbH

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:417 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:220 tCO2e/year (Heating, Cooling, Vehicles)
Scope 2 Emissions:223 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:25% (from PV systems)
Total Energy Consumption:981,300 kWh/year (purchased electricity)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2e emissions by 37 tons through photovoltaic systems in 2022
  • Transitioned to fully electric or hybrid vehicles for all additions to the company fleet in 2023
  • Implemented sustainable building technologies in Umkirch facilities (recycling used air for heating)

Social Achievements

  • Launched The Dosimetry School in 2014, providing clinical dosimetry courses at cost price
  • Supported SCMPCR's e-learning program in Bangladesh since 2020
  • Established the Dietrich Harder Master’s Thesis Award in 2016

Governance Achievements

  • Established a reporting channel in compliance with the Whistleblower Protection Act
  • Adherence to ISO 13485 and robust risk management processes

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Prepare for first CSRD reporting obligation in 2026
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve CO2e neutrality of Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Obtain EMAS certification in 2024

Environmental Challenges

  • Data availability and accuracy challenges for Scope 3 emissions analysis
Mitigation Strategies
  • Planning to analyze Scope 3 emissions in the near future once capacity is built to address data challenges

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Adherence to RoHS, REACH, and WEEE standards

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities