Climate Change Data

TROX GmbH

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:10,351 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2, TROX Group)
Scope 3 Emissions:161,649 tCO2e/year (TROX Group, 2023)
Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity, TROX GmbH)
Waste Generated:4,808 tons/year (TROX GmbH)
Carbon Intensity:11.5 tCO2e per million euros net sales revenue (TROX GmbH, 2023)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Health
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 60.2% for TROX GmbH and 56.7% for the TROX Group (relative to sales figures)
  • Increased use of green energy globally, covering 100% of TROX GmbH's electricity needs with green electricity.
  • Construction of virtually climate-neutral production facility for TROX HESCO in Switzerland.
  • Installation of photovoltaic systems at various locations.
  • Development of the TROX Ox system solution for increased energy efficiency in buildings.

Social Achievements

  • Improved EcoVadis sustainability rating (top 35% of all rated companies).
  • Introduction of a TROX staff app for improved communication and employee engagement.
  • Expansion of apprenticeship options and training programs.
  • Various employee wellbeing initiatives (e.g., job bikes, active breaks, EAP pilot project).
  • Support for Ukrainian refugees.

Governance Achievements

  • Implementation of the German Supply Chain Act.
  • Global rollout of the internal Sustainable Procurement Guideline.
  • Implementation of a Compliance Management System (CMS).
  • Establishment of a whistleblower system (TROX Trust Channel).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve overall climate neutrality (Scope 1, 2, 3 upstream) by 2040.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 100% sustainable procurement by 2040.
  • 100% climate-neutral suppliers by 2040.
Short-term Goals:
  • Screen at least 90% of suppliers for sustainability by 2025.
  • Train at least 90% of TROX employees in core sustainability areas by 2025.
  • Increase recycling quota of TROX GmbH to 90% by 2025.
  • Introduce a globally standardized waste management system by 2025.
  • Achieve climate-neutral production facilities (Scope 1 & 2) by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Difficulty in controlling Scope 3 emissions (upstream activities)
  • Limited availability and high cost of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Global rollout of IntegrityNext platform for supplier sustainability assessment.
  • Development of individual support concepts for suppliers.
  • Pooling of sea freight from China to reduce air freight.
  • Conversion of flight points to SAF certificates through the Lufthansa-PartnerPlusBenefit programme.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 98% of TROX GmbH's core suppliers assessed in terms of sustainability (2023)

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Sustainable Procurement Guideline
  • General Terms and Conditions
  • IntegrityNext platform for supplier assessment
  • RMI membership for responsible mineral sourcing

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Heat waves
  • Storms
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Expansion of renewable energies

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, ESRS

Certifications: ISO 50001, ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: EcoVadis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

TROX's initiatives contribute to these goals through energy efficiency, renewable energy use, sustainable procurement, and waste reduction.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • TROX Ox system solution
  • WAX-LI low-impulse air supply system

Awards & Recognition

  • Product of the Year 2023 (WAX-LI)