ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-04 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:216,383 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:13,894 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:10,309 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:141,066 MWh
Water Consumption:168 megaliters
Waste Generated:17,521 tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate & Environment
- People & Corporate Culture
- Partnerships & Responsibility
- Systems & Solutions
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 43.1% in 2023/24
- Avoided around 49.6% of all Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2023 through green electricity purchase
- Reduced total energy consumption from 156,000 MWh (FY 2022/23) to 141,000 MWh (FY 2023/24)
- Saved several tons of packaging materials through reusable packaging
- Significantly lowered water use in Mulfingen through technical developments and wastewater treatment plant connection
Social Achievements
- Launched several initiatives to promote women in the workplace, including workshops, networks, and mentoring
- Implemented inclusive workstations in Production at Landshut site
- Provided emergency aid and relief supplies to flood victims in Slovenia
- Raised 3,000 euros for charity through the ebm-papst marathon
Governance Achievements
- Established a Group-wide ESG team
- Implemented a web-based, certified whistleblower system (BKMS®)
- Implemented measures to comply with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve climate-neutral production in the 2025/26 financial year (Scopes 1 and 2)
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions (primarily from product use)
- Increasing the proportion of women in certain departments and management positions
- Maintaining mental health of aging workforce
- Ensuring compliance with sustainability standards among international suppliers, particularly in regions with less stringent regulations
Mitigation Strategies
- Monitoring and implementing measures to reduce Scope 3 emissions where possible
- Launching initiatives to attract more women to logistics and management roles
- Offering preventative and supportive measures to promote employee well-being, including mental health services
- Raising awareness among suppliers about compliance with the Supplier Code of Conduct and LkSG requirements, engaging in dialogue to promote shared values and sustainability goals
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: RESET (Xi'an plant)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Contributes to ten of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- HighSpeed refrigerant compressors (10-35% energy efficiency improvement)
- EC fans
Awards & Recognition
- Energy Efficiency Award for Hollenbach plant (2009)
- EcoVadis Silver Medal (2023)