Energy and emissions

  • Schaeffler is committed to the Paris Climate Change Agreement to limit global warming to less than 2° or 1.5° Celsius
  • The basis for calculating the environmental and climate objectives will be revised to improve the validity of the indicators

More efficiency through data-based management

98.0%

of Schaeffler production sites are ISO 50001 certified1)

Part of GNFK StartThe company-wide measurement and management of energy consumption forms the basis for more efficiency. Therefore, Schaeffler has been gradually introducing an energy management system in accordance with as part of its management since 2013. In 2019, the coverage rate1) of this system reached 98.0% (prior year: 97.9%). Internal EnEHS specialists and auditors monitor the effectiveness of the efficiency measures using a standardized, global energy data management system. Within this framework, minimum standards are defined. In addition, the plants define individual goals.

Starting in 2020, the company management will also carry out stakeholder analyses with a subsequent assessment of opportunities and risks throughout the Group and down to each individual location.

In 2019, the Schaeffler Group’s absolute CO2 emissions2) 3) decreased by 1.9% compared to the previous year, from 1,045,627 to 1,026,057 tons of CO2. Projects were initiated with the support of external experts to identify, classify, and potentially reduce . In addition, the company is expanding its energy efficiency measures and is focusing on more sustainable alternatives, such as the use of renewable energies.

The climate and environmental goals reported last year were reassessed and will be continued in an adapted form. The company’s climate protection activities will be accelerated using an improved data basis.Part of GNFK End

Renewable Energy

100% of purchased power from renewable sources until 2024

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Part of GNFK startEnergy and CO2 emissions

 

  

2019

  

2018

  

2017

1)

Relating to employees on the production sites.

2)

Energy sources included: Electricity, natural gas, district heating, propane, fuel oil, without the amount of electricity produced by the gas-powered CHP.

3)

Only external electricity purchases since CHP electricity is recorded via gas consumption.

4)

Consumption reduced in 2019 because the Wuppertal plant has been using natural gas for its heating requirements since 2019.

5)

The calculation of greenhouse gas emissions is based on the emission factors of the VDA (2019) and the Probas database of the German Federal Environmental Agency. Emission sources covered: Scope 1 (natural gas, heating oil, propane), Scope 2 (electricity, district heating).

6)

As of 2018: Total of Scope 1 and Scope 2 (market-based).

7)

2017 value not included in the review scope.

8)

Supplier-specific emission factors were used to determine Scope 2 market based.

Coverage rate for ISO 50001 certification in %1)

  

98.0

  

97.9

  

98.0

Energy consumption broken down by categories

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total energy consumption in GWh2)

  

3,290

  

3,367

  

3,233

Electricity consumption in GWh3)

  

2,316

  

2,365

  

2,339

Natural gas consumption in GWh

  

872

  

877

  

798

Fuel oil consumption in GWh

  

7

  

9

  

8

District heating consumption in GWh4)

  

48

  

63

  

67

Propane/LPG consumption in GWh

  

47

  

53

  

51

Greenhouse gas emissions in t CO2

  

 

  

 

  

 

Total5) 6) 7)

  

1,026,057

  

1,045,627

  

1,008,985

Scope 15)

  

190,575

  

193,711

  

175,635

Scope 2 (market-based)5) 7) 8)

  

835,482

  

851,916

  

833,350

Scope 2 (location-based)5)

  

1,179,534

  

1,268,082

  

1,233,752

Total greenhouse gas emissions in t CO2

Total greenhouse gas emissions in t CO₂ (graphic)

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Measures to increase energy efficiency

Schaeffler already uses a wide range of different technologies. They range from energy-saving LED lighting for production lines, business premises, and open spaces to modern cogeneration plants that combine power, heating, and cooling and efficient refrigeration technology in administrative, workshop, and storage areas to buffer storage that enable waste heat and cooling to be used later on. In addition, Schaeffler is continuously reducing the energy consumption of its production facilities, thereby creating increased energy efficiency. Among other things, this is done through the € CO MODE button, which was specifically developed by Schaeffler’s Special Machine Construction department. This allows components that are not constantly in use, such as lighting, compressed air, or drives, to be temporarily switched off and reactivated as required. Measurements show that potential energy savings of up to 30% can be achieved compared to an existing system.

Energy Efficiency

100 GWh cumulated annual efficiency gain through implementation of energy efficiency measures until 2024

To ensure a consistent focus on environmental and energy management, Schaeffler organizes conferences every three to five years. In addition, regional conferences are held at more frequent intervals.

1) Relating to employees on the production sites.

2) The calculation of greenhouse gas emissions is based on the emission factors of the VDA (2017) and the Probas database of the German Federal Environmental Agency. Emission sources covered: Scope 1 (natural gas, heating oil, propane) and Scope 2 (electricity, district heating).

3) As of 2018: Total of Scope 1 and Scope 2 (market-based).

ISO 50001
Globally valid norm for energy management systems.
EnEHS
Abbreviation of “energy, environment, health and safety”.
Scope-3-emissions
All other emissions caused by the company’s activities but not under a company’s control (e.g., by suppliers).
EnEHS
Abbreviation of “energy, environment, health and safety”.

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