2023 2021 2022 Anchoring in the product development process There is a further focus on the implementation of CO2- reducing product concepts and product designs in the product development process. To this end, the implementation plan is continuously developed. Known project targets are expanded to include CO2 reduction targets and anchored in the product requirements. Elements such as CO2e for materials and manufacturing processes are defined, and the corresponding calculation tools and algorithms are developed to support development and then integrated into the product development process. Avoidance of critical ingredients In addition to protecting human health, the recycling of materials requires that they do not contain impurities that stand in the way of the production of high-quality secondary raw materials. You can download the Application Note from our website: www.festo.com/materialkonformitaet The use of critical ingredients is regulated by numerous legal requirements, such as EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Regulation 1019/1021 (POP Regulation), EU Regulation 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation), the corresponding mandatory entries in the SCIP database, the requirements of EU Directive 94/62/EC on packaging, and the requirements of EU Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries. All regulations and guidelines aim to prevent critical ingredients from being present in a material in concentrations above the permitted limit value. In 2023, Festo continued the project to switch to aluminum alloys with a lead content of less than 0.1 percent by weight. We also provide our customers with an application note that provides comprehensive information on the use of critical materials in our components. GRI 416-1 GRI 301-1: Distribution of the purchase volume by material. 57.4% aluminum 18.8% plastics 10.8% stainless steel 8.6% steel 2.7% zinc 1.8% brass 54.8% aluminum 19.2% plastics 13.7% stainless steel 8.0% steel 2.2% zinc 2.1% brass 50.1% aluminum 20.1% plastics 12.0% stainless steel 13.2% steel 1.7% zinc 2.9% brass Sustainable procurement Festo’s purchasing structure is characterized by the procurement of semi-finished products, components, and finished products. Aluminum, (stainless) steel, and plastics are among the most important materials. The products purchased by Festo have an ecological effect on several levels. In addition to the finite nature of resources, the consequences of mining raw materials and the resulting CO2e emissions must be taken into account. The quantities of materials purchased in 2023 in metric tonnage are shown in the diagram below. GRI 301-1 More than half of the raw materials purchased to manufacture our products consist of primary and secondary aluminum. Around 25 percent are made of steel or stainless steel, 20 percent are plastic granules or parts, and four percent are other metals. The environmental impact of primary aluminum is significantly higher than that of remelted secondary aluminum. In recent years, a positive trend has emerged in purchasing. Current data show a secondary aluminum content of 78 percent. The aluminum supply chain begins with the mining of bauxite. Depending on the mining region, the raw material for aluminum production has adverse effects on the environment. The high economic importance and supply risk of bauxite led to bauxite being declared a critical raw material by the EU in 2020. The procurement of secondary aluminum saves a significant proportion of emissions and conserves bauxite stocks. GRI 2-6, GRI 301-2, GRI 304-2 62 63 1. Blue World 2. Strategy and Management 3. Climate Protection and Resource Efficiency 4. Technical Education 5. People at Festo 6. Ethics and Governance 7. GRI Index 8. Report Profile Festo SE & Co. KG Sustainability Report 2023 Festo SE & Co. KG Sustainability Report 2023
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