Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Price sensitivity
• High competition
• Short product lifecycles
• Counterfeit and low-quality products
• Supply chain disruptions
• Fluctuating raw material prices
• Digitalization and paperless initiatives
• Regulatory barriers

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Launched a project to offset most of the organization's carbon emissions.
• Published its first Emissions Report (Scopes 1, 2, and 3).

Social Achievements

• Social investment reached €180,000 (compared to €60,000 in 2020), with a focus on reducing inequalities.
• Implemented various measures to improve working conditions and safeguard employee health and safety (two workplace accidents in 2021, neither requiring time off).

Governance Achievements

• Joined the UN Global Compact in 2022.
• Established an Ethics and Conduct Committee to monitor and ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Ordered and profitable growth amidst new business areas, affiliates, teams, and customers.
• Geographical challenges, particularly in the United States.

Mitigation Strategies

• Continuously redefining processes and business models to improve and integrate activities.
• Opening communication with end consumers to tailor product offers and content.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 18% of direct suppliers hold BSCI certification; 2% hold SA8000 certification.

Responsible Procurement

• Amfori BSCI Code of Conduct
• Amfori Countries’ Risk Classification

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, UN Global Compact Principles, UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Certifications: ISO 9001-2015, SA8000

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 1
• 8
• 12
• 17

These 4 SDGs align with Bergner's values of ubiquity, humanity, and agility; the company contributes to all 17 SDGs through its activities, actions, and strategic alliances.

Awards & Recognition

• PILOT Award for Logistics Excellence in Aragon (finalist in 2019)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Environmental Responsibility
• Employee Well-being
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Governance
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced base load consumption at Frankfurt base by 30% compared to 2014.
• Sourced 100% green electricity at Frankfurt base since 2020, avoiding approximately 19,000 tonnes of carbon emissions a year.
• Three photovoltaic systems generating around 2.4 GWh of electricity annually.
• Sourcing 30% of power from a solar farm and aiming for an additional 30% from wind energy.
• Over 90% of waste recycled or reused.
• EMAS certification achieved at Frankfurt base.
• Energy renovation of Hall 6 with KfW grant.

Social Achievements

• Implemented “Offsite working – flexible working location” works agreement.
• Offered various services for employees through “Messe Vital” health programme (vaccinations, health check-ups, etc.).
• Introduced EGYM Wellpass fitness programme.
• Employees completed 1,440 voluntary training courses in 2023.
• Almost 100% of trainees taken on permanently.
• Over 100 positions filled annually by internal applicants.
• More than 90% of management positions filled internally.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Sustainability Board and Sustainability Management team.
• Developed a comprehensive sustainability target architecture.
• Implemented an integrated risk management system.
• Adheres to all German and international sanction lists.
• Complying with the German Supply Chain Act (LkSG) since 1 January 2024.
• Internal reporting centre and ombudsman available for employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to achieve climate neutrality by 2040.
• Meeting sustainability reporting obligations from 2026.

Mitigation Strategies

• Ongoing preparations for compliance with sustainability reporting requirements.
• Working with a partner specializing in calculating greenhouse gas balances.
• Annual review of EMAS certification.
• Implementing various energy-saving measures and renewable energy sources.
• Developing a sustainable water management system.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: EMAS, ISO 14001, UN Global Compact, Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge, Fairpflichtet, Charter of Diversity

Certifications: EMAS, ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Supports the UN Global Compact and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Modular system stands for sustainable trade fair construction.

Awards & Recognition

• AEO Excellence Award 2023 (Best Sustainability Initiative)
• Nomination for the German Sustainability Award 2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• Digitalization
• Circular Economy

Environmental Achievements

• Numerous exhibitors presented sustainable products and technologies.
• Econogy label provided transparency for sustainable offerings.
• Special shows focused on sustainable, reusable, and recycled materials.
• Exhibitors showcased recycling technologies.
• Nature Performance Area highlighted natural fibers.
• Many companies showcased PFC-free and other eco-friendly products (e.g., Biotex Malaysia's Bioguard Zero, Daikin Chemical's Unidyne XF, CHT Group's products from recycled materials).

Social Achievements

• Promotion of young talents and start-ups.
• Various collaborations with research institutions (e.g., DITF, Reutlingen University).
• Focus on ethical working conditions and fair wages (mentioned in Texprocess section).

Governance Achievements

• Econogy label standardized evaluation criteria for resource-saving products and processes.
• Collaboration with external sustainability experts.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Consolidation in the industry.
• Shortage of skilled labor.
• Inflation and rising energy costs.
• Climate and geopolitical crises.
• Rapid advances in digitalization and AI technologies.
• Demands for sustainable production and trade.
• Significant environmental footprint of textile production (water, energy, waste).

Mitigation Strategies

• Trade fairs provided answers and solutions to industry challenges.
• Focus on sustainable solutions along the entire textile value chain.
• Automation and digitalization to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Promotion of circular economy concepts.
• Implementation of more sustainable methods and materials.
• Econogy Finder and Tours to highlight sustainable exhibitors.
• Numerous exhibitors presented innovations in recycling and sustainable materials.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Focus on sustainable materials and processes.
• Use of recycled materials.
• Collaboration with sustainable suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of sustainable products and processes.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Certifications: Oeko-Tex Standard 100, GRS (Global Recycled Standard), Climate Partner

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Numerous sustainable products and technologies were showcased by exhibitors.

Awards & Recognition

• Techtextil Innovation Awards
• Texprocess Innovation Awards