FAQ

Why is Lohmann pursuing the goal of CO₂-neutral production?

Climate protection will probably be one of the most important and greatest challenges of our time. We want to take a proactive approach to these challenges and set an example.

How much have the measures already created in savings?
Which measures has Lohmann already implemented?

Our own hydroelectric power plant, which produces about 4.5 million kWh of climate-neutral electricity annually, is an important cornerstone of our energy-saving measures. In addition, we generate around 200,000 kWh of power from our own photovoltaic system.

We have also achieved additional savings through investments in energy and resource efficiency. Examples of such investments include:

Investment in a VOD ladle degassing system with a volume saving of 560 tons of CO₂ per year. Construction of a new induction melting furnace with a potential CO₂ savings of about 80 tons of CO₂ per year. Investment in a “Modular production line for the energy-efficient and resource-saving production of steel castings (Modulcast)” with a total potential savings of about 563 tons of CO₂ per year. Furthermore, all production halls owned by the Lohmann company were converted to LED lighting with a total potential savings of about 380 tons of CO₂ per year. In addition, we have made numerous investments in the area of energy efficiency and the systematic use of the process heat generated. In total, emissions of over 4,000 tons of CO₂ per year were either avoided or saved.

Which scopes were taken into account?

The GHG balance (CO₂ balance) of the Friedr. Lohmann GmbH takes all three GHG Protocol scopes into account.

Which emissions of Lohmann fall under Scope 1?

Scope 1 includes direct emissions, for example those arising from the use of fossil energy sources. At Lohmann, these emissions arise primarily through the use of natural gas and gasoline or diesel in company vehicles. In addition, there are emissions arising from small quantities of process gases.

Which emissions of Lohmann fall under Scope 2?

Scope 2 includes purchased or acquired energy. At Lohmann, this only applies to electricity, using our own hydroelectric power plant and photovoltaic system. The footprint for the construction of the plants is taken into account in Scope 3.

To what extent and to at what scale were Scope 3 emissions considered?

Scope 3 includes indirect emissions from upstream and downstream processes. The Scope 3 emissions were evaluated using the “cradle to gate” approach.

Scope 3 includes a large number of emissions from upstream and downstream processes. Exactly which types of processes are these at Lohmann?

The upstream processes are especially important and were taken into account accordingly. The goods and services purchased were fully documented and evaluated. Capital goods such as investments were valued and depreciated according to the imputed depreciation with the corresponding CO₂footprint. Fuels and purchased or acquired energy, insofar as these do not fall under Scope 1, have also been taken into account. Employee commuting to the workplace was documented down to the kilometer and evaluated. Upstream transportation, for example of raw materials and supplies, was also documented and evaluated wherever such transport was the responsibility of Lohmann. The waste produced was also documented and evaluated. Furthermore, business travel by air or car, including business travel by our independent sales representatives, was documented and evaluated. Rental and leasing rates were also documented. In the downstream processes included in Scope 3, all items required for the transport and distribution of our products to our customers’ factory gates, whenever the transport was initiated by Lohmann, were documented.

The Friedrich Lohmann GmbH consists of two plants. To what extent are the climate strategy and climate targets implemented?

The climate strategy and climate targets are implemented consistently at both plants. There is also a climate footprint report and an action plan available for both plants.