Environmental management

Worldwide standardization of environmentally relevant processes

Part of GNFK StartThe Schaeffler Group aims to set an example not only for its products, but also for its own processes in terms of environmental protection and energy efficiency. The company pursues an ambitious environmental and energy policy on a global level. To manage its energy and environmental issues across the company, the Schaeffler Group maintains an EnEHS (Energy, Environment, Health, and Safety) management system that applies worldwide. It is based on the energy and environmental standards ISO 50001 for energy management, ISO 14001 for environmental management, and the EMAS eco-audit standard, among others. The continuous improvement of energy management and the further development of environmental services are ensured by regular internal and external audits. The company management carries out stakeholder analyses with a subsequent opportunity and risk assessment throughout the Group and down to each individual location.

The Schaeffler Group organizes its environmental and energy topics in a global matrix organization. Local environmental protection and energy representatives, regional coordinators, and experts from the strategic departments work closely together in a network. Key performance indicators (KPIs) are used to plan, assess, and manage environmental measures. The need for action and measures are discussed and resolved in the context of regular management reviews with the Executive Board.

In 2019, 98.1%¹⁾ of Schaeffler production sites were EMAS certified and 98.8%¹⁾ were ISO 14001 certified. Schaeffler continues to develop its environmental management and has the system audited regularly by an external auditor.

There were no violations of environmental protection laws within the Schaeffler Group during the reporting period. Accordingly, no fines or sanctions were imposed.

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1) Relating to employees on the production sites.