Climate Change Data

Schmitz Cargobull AG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-04 to 2023-03)

Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:24,850 t CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:11,056 t CO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:13,794 t CO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:18.6% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:78,998 MWh/year
Water Consumption:30,508 m3/year (withdrawal)
Waste Generated:16,157 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:430 kg CO2e/trailer (Scope 1 & 2)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainable transport solutions
  • Circularity & recycling
  • Energy
  • Climate protection
  • Material
  • Health & safety
  • Supply chain responsibility
  • Sustainability awareness

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 29% compared to 2021/22.
  • Increased share of electricity from renewable sources from 24% to 40%.
  • Reduced energy consumption by 14.2% per unit produced (adjusted for weather and site sale).

Social Achievements

  • Launched employee engagement concept on sustainability.
  • Implemented “Vision Zero Accidents – Healthy Working” concept.
  • Reduced LTIFR by 14.3%.

Governance Achievements

  • Developed and implemented a sustainability strategy.
  • Integrated climate protection goals into management targets and financial incentive system.
  • Successfully implemented German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Develop roadmap for sustainable transport solutions by 2040.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 90% by 2030 compared to 2021/22.
  • Reduce energy consumption by 20% by 2030.
  • Reduce waste per trailer by 50% by 2030.
  • Achieve 100% renewable energy (heat and electricity) by 2030.
  • Achieve 95% health rate by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce mixed municipal waste to 8% by 2025.
  • Develop roadmap for increasing share of secondary raw materials and recyclability of primary raw materials by 2025.
  • Reduce accident rate and days lost due to accidents by 60% by 2025.
  • Develop net-zero strategy (Scope 3) by 2025.
  • Integrate eco-design principles into standard development process by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Increasing transport volumes while reducing emissions.
  • Implementing legal requirements realistically without creating disincentives.
  • Transforming to a sustainable way of doing business.
  • Balancing customer proximity with sustainable supply chains (e.g., increased transport distances after withdrawal from Russian market).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed Eco portfolio of sustainable transport solutions (e.g., electric refrigerated semi-trailer, EcoDuo concept).
  • Developed energy concepts for each site (e.g., photovoltaic installations, heat pumps).
  • Implemented energy-saving measures (e.g., air locks, draught barriers, LED lighting).
  • Used rail transport for components to reduce carbon footprint.
  • Used long trucks to reduce transport frequency.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of risk-relevant supply chains by 2024

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Adherence to ILO guidelines
  • ISO 14001 environmental management standard as a criterion for production material suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
  • Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate action)

Schmitz Cargobull's initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable transport solutions, responsible supply chains, circular economy practices, and ambitious climate targets.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • S.KOe COOL fully-electric refrigerated semi-trailer
  • S.CS EcoFLEX aerodynamic curtainsider with POWER CURTAIN and EcoPack
  • EcoDuo transport concept
  • S.BO PACE dry freighter

Awards & Recognition

  • Trailer Innovation Award (1st place in 'Environment' category)
  • German Award for Sustainability Projects (1st place for S.KOe COOL)
  • German Sustainability Award Design (for EcoGeneration aerodynamic curtainsiders)
  • Great Place to Work award (Turkey plant)