Climate Change Data

Dr. Babor GmbH & Co. KG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:5426.8 tCO2e/year (2023, incl. new categories)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:6447 MWh/year (2023)
Water Consumption:24785 m3/year (2023)
Waste Generated:714.137 tons/year (2023)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Decarbonization
  • Regeneration of nature
  • Packaging/raw materials
  • Employer of Choice
  • Leadership
  • Diversity & fairness
  • Employee qualification
  • Health management
  • Compliance and human rights
  • Workers along the value chain

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by almost 47% in 2023 compared to 2019.
  • BABOR BEAUTY CLUSTER building meets KfW 40 energy efficiency standard, consuming 60% less energy than a standard building.
  • 75% of all BABOR packaging materials were recyclable in 2023.
  • 47% of all BABOR products met the Clean Standard in 2023.

Social Achievements

  • Conducted a benchmark-based employee survey in 2023.
  • Offered 256 external and 512 internal further education and training courses in 2023.
  • Implemented various Corporate Volunteering initiatives, including a Volunteer Day and plogging.
  • Launched a scholarship program in South Africa to empower young women.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a compliance management system with a complaints procedure for reporting human rights violations and other compliance issues.
  • Developed a Code of Conduct for suppliers, ensuring respect for human rights and compliance with various standards.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve complete energy self-sufficiency for the BABOR BEAUTY CLUSTER by 2030.
  • Reduce destruction rate by 10% per year by 2030.
  • 100% traceability of materials used in BABOR products by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 footprint to a maximum of 50% of the 2019 value by 2025.
  • Achieve 100% Clean Standard for all BABOR products by 2025.
  • Achieve 95% recyclable packaging materials by 2030.

Environmental Challenges

  • Long delivery times for electric vehicles hindering the full implementation of the e-mobility policy.
  • Balancing the use of recycled materials with quality standards for packaging.
  • Reducing the destruction rate of leftovers, packaging materials, and finished products.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Consistently developing a mobility concept, including encouraging carpooling and public transport.
  • Increasing reliance on highly recyclable packaging and FSC-certified paper.
  • Setting a target to reduce the destruction rate by 10% per year by 2030.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Supplier self-assessment including DIN ISO 9001:2008; 2015 and SA8000.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: RSPO (since 2019), Kosmetik-GMP ISO 22716, IFS-HPC, ISO 9001, IFS Broker

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products meeting the Clean Standard

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed