Leuze is CO2 neutral in Germany
Goals 2022 achieved : thanks to improved energy efficiency , Leuze has taken the step to become a CO2- neutral company in Germany . Indirect emissions in the supply chain will also be examined going forward .
Environment Social Governance ( ESG ) is part of the Leuze company strategy . For Leuze , growth means taking responsibility - for the environment and society , too . In this context , The Sensor People have achieved an initial goal that they were aiming for : the company is CO2 neutral in Germany since 2022 .
Improved energy efficiency
As part of their growth strategy , Leuze had set the target to become CO2 neutral in Germany by the end of 2022 . To do so , the company first examined its direct emissions and on this basis , it optimized the issues that were identified : thanks to comprehensive investment in new buildings and the modernization of existing buildings , it was possible to achieve a substantial reduction in energy consumption . Leuze was also able to significantly improve its energy efficiency in production : this was due to a massive expansion of its own renewable energy generation using photovoltaics , among other measures . As a result , The Sensor People were able to reduce last year the purchase of electricity from external sources by about half . Leuze has been using 100 % green electricity by external electricity for years . Some of this is supplied by Leuze ’ s own , leased hydroelectric power stations . The vehicle fleet has also been optimized : hybrids and fully electric company cars are already in use . And more will follow . In addition , Leuze provides charging stations to its customers and employees . The company also offers its employees “ Job-Rad ” ( bicycle to work ), and opportunity to charge e-bike batteries at the company .
Preventing deforestation
In order to avoid direct CO2 emissions , Leuze supports an international forest protection project in northern Brazil on approx . 148,000 hectares . This is not related to reforestation but is a project that supports the preserve the rainforest as a natural CO2 store . The forest protection project saves emissions by avoiding the deforestation of the jungle .
Sustainability remains firmly on the agenda For Leuze , it is not enough to avoid direct emissions . As an international
In order to avoid direct CO2 emissions , Leuze supports an international forest protection project in northern Brazil on approx . 148,000 hectares .
company , The Sensor People also want to make a contribution to more sustainable management worldwide . Therefore , it also includes checking the indirect mission in the supply chain . With most companies , these make up a large part and are more difficult to implement . In this context , the question arises : where do the components come from ? How and in what conditions are they manufactured ? Do these reflect Leuze ’ s ethical and ecological ideas ? What does this mean in terms of competition ? In order to get answers and initiate improvements , Leuze carries out regular audits , not only in Germany but also in manufacturing countries such as Asia .
For a circular economy
Further , Leuze also plans to become CO2 neutral on the product side . For this purpose , individual new sensor series are already being considered in the sense of the “ cradle to cradle ” approach . In this context , The Sensor People check to what extent a specific product contributes to CO2 emissions and what this means for system operators with Leuze sensors .
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