Climate Change Data

Westwing Group SE

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:6728 tCO2e avoided or removed (through carbon credits)
Scope 1 Emissions:1560 tCO2e (2023)
Scope 2 Emissions:1393 tCO2e (2023)
Scope 3 Emissions:3163 tCO2e (2023)
Renewable Energy Share:34% (2023)
Total Energy Consumption:173,133 MWh (2022)
Waste Generated:2449 tonnes (2022)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Materials
  • Packaging
  • Suppliers
  • Climate Impact
  • Employee Well-being

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved 100% transition to sustainable packaging for Westwing Collection
  • 43% reduction of GHG emissions from Scopes 1 and 2 compared to 2022 baseline
  • 34% share of renewable electricity in own operations
  • Reduced plastic foam consumption by 77% year-on-year
  • Reduced single-use plastics consumption by 36% year-on-year

Social Achievements

  • Launched Employee Value Proposition (EVP) with four pillars: Being human, Shared ambition, Creative business, Freedom to grow
  • 87% employee satisfaction rate (Officevibe survey)
  • 60% female employees, 59% female team leaders, and 58% female senior management positions
  • Expanded MyCareer program to Poland offices
  • Piloted Key Talent program to recognize and develop outstanding talent

Governance Achievements

  • Science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
  • Joined the UN Global Compact Network Germany
  • Conducted a double materiality analysis in preparation for the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
  • Adopted Human Rights and Artificial Intelligence Usage Guideline policy

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 75% from a 2022 baseline by 2030
  • 50% of Westwing Collection products to be labelled as WE CARE by 2027
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption
  • Source 100% of overall energy from renewable sources by 2027
  • 80% of suppliers by spend to have SBTs by 2027

Environmental Challenges

  • Challenges in sourcing FSC®-certified raw materials in Europe due to geopolitical factors and changes in forest certification practices
  • Decreased share of responsibly sourced animal by-products due to supply chain issues
  • Challenges in transitioning to renewable energy at sites where Westwing does not own the infrastructure
  • Challenges in quantifying Scope 3 emissions due to data collection complexities in the supply chain
Mitigation Strategies
  • Increased share of certified wood and cotton in Westwing Collection despite sourcing challenges
  • Planning to address the decline in responsibly sourced animal by-products by sourcing products covered by the Sustainable Leather Foundation
  • Working with landlords and building owners to identify and implement renewable energy solutions
  • Streamlining data collection processes and working with suppliers to gather more detailed information for Scope 3 emissions

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of non-EU Westwing Collection suppliers and 67% of EU suppliers evaluated on social aspects in 2023; 47% of non-EU and 72% of EU suppliers evaluated on environmental matters

Responsible Procurement
  • Business Partner Code of Conduct
  • Sustainability Labeling guidelines
  • amfori BSCI and SMETA audits

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SBTi

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
  • Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
  • Goal 13 (Climate action)

Westwing's sustainability initiatives contribute to these goals through renewable energy use, sustainable sourcing, responsible supply chain management, and employee well-being programs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • 3D printed lamp (Recozy partnership)
  • Gaia furniture range