- Reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from surface cleaning.
- Reducing the use of difficult-to-recycle polyurethane foam in packaging.
- Managing Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.
DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 800 tCO2e/year (2023). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
800 tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
84% (2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
143.0K m3/year (2023)
2023
Waste
915 tons/year (2023)
2023
Energy Use
62.2 GWh/year (2023)
2023
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2-equivalent emissions by 72% to 800 t compared to 2022.
- Reduced electricity consumption by 10% and heat energy consumption by 15% compared to 2022.
- Reduced waste by 15% compared to 2022, achieving a 95% recycling rate.
- Saved 120 m³ of water per year during industrial filter disinfection.
- Switched to 100% green electricity from renewable sources.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce solvent emissions through filter and absorption system installation (2024)
- Switch to formaldehyde-free cooling lubricant (2024)
- Recycle tin and solder paste (2024)
- Replace polyurethane foam packaging with recyclable materials (2024)
- Improve wastewater treatment with mixing and equalization tank (2024)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve German EG 40 building standard for new R&D building (2026)
- Install additional photovoltaic panels on parking garages (2025)
🔭 Long-term
- Build two wind turbines to cover one-third of electricity needs (2026)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance