Core Insights - The report emphasizes the dual approach of "footprint + handprint" to minimize the company's environmental impact while enhancing the value of its products and solutions for customers [1][3] Group 1: Sustainability Initiatives - The company reported a total energy usage of 2,486 GWh in 2024, remaining stable compared to the previous year, with renewable energy accounting for 38% of total energy consumption, an increase of 2% from the previous year [1] - Carbon dioxide emissions were recorded at 568,000 tons, a reduction of 37,000 tons compared to the previous year [1] - Since 2020, the company has reduced its carbon emissions per million euros in sales by 45%, down to 47.5 tons, and has decreased absolute carbon emissions by approximately 200,000 tons, equivalent to 26% of 2020 levels [1] Group 2: Renewable Energy Projects - As of the end of 2024, the company has established and is operating 44 solar photovoltaic arrays globally, including 9 in China, with 65 additional projects in various planning stages [2] - A new solar project at the company's site in Hangzhou is expected to generate 200,000 kWh annually, reducing carbon emissions by 118.8 tons each year [2] - The company plans to increase the renewable energy usage ratio to 41% at its Suzhou factory by procuring 1.6 million kWh of green electricity in 2024, achieving a 23% reduction in carbon emissions per unit of sales compared to the 2020 baseline [2] Group 3: Energy Efficiency and Product Solutions - The company has identified a potential 30% energy-saving opportunity by analyzing approximately 40% of its total carbon emissions as part of its "Bee-Efficient" initiative launched in 2019 [2] - The Wibak factory in Wuxi achieved a 13% reduction in carbon emissions and a 14% decrease in overall energy consumption compared to the 2023 baseline through system optimizations [3] - In the lubricant sector, the company saved 44 GWh of electricity for Chinese customers in 2024, equivalent to a reduction of 230,000 tons of carbon emissions [3] Group 4: Future Commitments - The company is committed to continuous upgrades in green manufacturing, strengthening local R&D, and expanding talent and cultural investments, with a focus on "taking responsibility" as a core value [4] - The company aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2045, reinforcing its commitment to global climate initiatives [4]
自身“足迹”最小化 客户“手印”最大化——科德宝集团高管分享可持续发展进展及实践案例
Zhong Guo Hua Gong Bao·2025-07-09 02:24