Climate Change Data

Norafin Industries (Germany) GmbH

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental protection
  • Social responsibility
  • Compliance
  • Occupational safety
  • Human rights
  • Labor standards

Environmental Achievements

  • Production of nonwovens from flax fibers on a commercial scale using spunlacing and needlepunch technology
  • Use of viscose from sustainably managed forests (FSC® certified)
  • Offering products based on sustainable and recycled fibers under the brands Norafin ECOLINE® and Extra Organic®
  • Operation of a certified energy management system according to DIN EN ISO 50001 since 2014
  • Implementation of heat recovery systems and continuous recipe optimization
  • Replacement of conventional energy sources with renewable alternatives
  • Compliance with the requirements of the Federal Immission Control Ordinance (4th BImSchV) for production facilities
  • Multi-stage filtration process for treating process water, returning up to 90% to the hydroentanglement process
  • Use of water treatment agents approved for drinking water treatment
  • Recycling of by-products into recycled fibers for selected products
  • Sale of remnants suitable for handicraft and house/garden work

Social Achievements

  • Introduction of a health club in cooperation with AOK to improve employee health
  • Promotion of carpooling, cycling, and walking to work
  • Implementation of a paperless office using digital documents and electronic invoices
  • Partnership with KaFaSax to promote family-career compatibility

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Long-term supplier relationships; expectation of traceable and sustainable sourcing; avoidance of animal testing

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: DIN EN ISO 50001, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Nonwovens from flax fibers, viscose from sustainably managed forests, products under Norafin ECOLINE® and Extra Organic® brands

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed