2018 2019 2020 0 t (total) Non-hazardous and recycling Non-dangerous and disposal 8,003 331 8,334 427 10,353 10,780 468 10,294 10,762 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 2020 2019 2018 2017 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 2021 9,992 346 10,339 t (total) Non-hazardous and recycling Non-dangerous and disposal 8,003 8,334 10,353 10,780 10,294 10,762 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 2020 2019 2018 2017 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 9,992 10,339 2018 2019 2020 0 t (total) Hazardous and recycling Hazardous and disposal 1,541 437 1,978 365 1,590 1,955 514 1,546 2,060 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 2020 2019 2018 2017 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 2021 1,903 326 2,229 t (total) Hazardous and recycling Hazardous and disposal 1,541 1,978 1,590 1,955 1,546 2,060 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 2020 2019 2018 2017 1,500 2,000 2,500 1,903 2,229 GRI 306-4 and 306-5: Waste by type and disposal method for non-hazardous waste GRI 306-4 and 306-5: Waste by type and disposal method for hazardous waste 5. Environment, energy and construction Distribution centres Production sites Legend Mason (USA) Bangalore (India) Jinan (China) 5. Environment, energy and construction Scope 3 emissions The scope 3 emissions GRI 305-3 as Festo’s indirect greenhouse gas emissions along the value chain generally far outweigh scope 1 and scope 2 emissions. According to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, they are typically four times higher than scopes 1 and 2 emissions combined in the manufacturing industry. The GHG Protocol distinguishes 15 categories in this area. After previously taking a selective look at scope 3 emissions, we began to look at the individual categories in detail in the reporting year. Based on this, we will assess the materiality of the categories for Festo and determine which categories we will report on regularly in the future. We assume that the majority of our scope 3 emissions are generated during the use phase of our products by our customers. They are classed as scope 3.11. The corresponding methodology for recording this reference data is currently under development. Festo’s network of supplier logistics, internal logistics between the plants and delivery logistics is complex. The need to be able to supply our customers worldwide within the shortest possible time requires a high proportion of air freight and makes the logistics network intensive when in regard to emissions. In 2021, we carried out analyses for three regionally significant delivery locations as to how air freight can be shifted to sea freight and transport emissions reduced by increasing inventories of high-volume products. The results will be implemented successively in the coming years. The figure below illustrates this schematically. Environmental compliance Festo has not committed any serious infringements of environmental law. However, small fines for breaches of regulations (for example in the transport of dangerous goods) cannot be ruled out. Non-sanctioned, short-term exceedances of wastewater and emission limit values may occur. Appropriate countermeasures are always taken. Wherever there are reporting obligations to the authorities in connection with exceedances, these are carried out. GRI 307-1 Waste indicators and transport of waste Operation of production plants and buildings is always associated with the generation of waste. For this reason, for many years, we have been striving at all our locations to avoid waste or, if this is not possible, to recycle. The legal regulations applicable at the respective location are always fundamental for us. Over the last four years, our locations have produced an average of around 12,109 tonnes of waste per year worldwide. The amount of waste increased by 22 per cent compared to 2020, but was slightly below the levels before the pandemic. Around 83 per cent was non-hazardous and 17 per cent hazardous waste. The recycling rate for all waste categories has been above 92 per cent for years. GRI 306-3 We have achieved this high level through a large number of group-wide and local measures, such as returnable packaging, low-waste production methods, separate and process-related waste collection, and ongoing measures to promote environmental awareness among the workforce. We collect our waste at our locations and make it available for collection. The few types of waste that cannot be recycled, thermally recycled, composted or incinerated are deposited in landfills at local waste disposal facilities. Our waste is disposed of exclusively by qualified waste disposal companies. We do not export or import waste. GRI 306-5 Shift from air to sea freight by increasing inventories of high-volume products 50 51 Festo SE & Co. KG Sustainability Report 2021 Festo SE & Co. KG Sustainability Report 2021
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