MELBOURNE, Australia, December 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, ebm-papst AAustralia and New Zealand (A&NZ) announced that it has achieved operational carbon neutrality for its Australian business operations, covering appropriate Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions for the 2023 calendar year. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental responsibility.
In partnership with Pangolin Associates, an independent third-party emissions consultant, ebm-papst A&NZ conducted a comprehensive carbon emissions assessment for the three scopes. By measuring and publishing the carbon footprint of all its operations, ebm-papst A&NZ underlines its commitment to transparency and accountability.
“Achieving carbon neutral status reflects our commitment to a sustainable future,” said Dr. Simon Bradwellmanaging director of ebm-papst A&NZ. “Understanding our carbon footprint allows us to make informed, incremental changes to continually improve our environmental impact.”
ebm-papst A&NZ has achieved carbon neutrality in all scopes: Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions linked to purchased electricity production) and partially Scope 3 (other indirect emissions which occur in the upstream value). considering the upstream transport and manufacturing processes). Science-based measures to prevent and reduce emissions include transitioning to energy-efficient technologies, purchasing 100% renewable energy, optimizing supply chain logistics and engaging suppliers in sustainable development practices.
Klaus WittmannESG director of the ebm-papst group, commented: “Achieving carbon neutrality in the operations of our subsidiary is an important step for us. This also sets a powerful example for the industry.
To ensure carbon neutrality, ebm-papst A&NZ offsets all remaining and technically impossible to avoid total emissions each year. The offsets support the 210 MW Musi hydroelectric power project in the Bengkulu region. Sumatra, Indonesia. Sumatraknown for its fertile soil and significant coffee production, faces challenges such as poor access to infrastructure and electricity. This grid-connected run-of-river hydroelectric plant, built on the upper banks of the Musi River, near that of Sumatra port city of Bengkulu, delivers more than 765,000 MWh to that of Sumatra network every year, meeting the demands of more than 700,000 Indonesians every year.
ebm-papst A&NZ is committed to further reducing its emissions and maintaining its carbon neutral status through improved energy efficiency, renewable energy development and sustainable practices. All carbon neutrality and sustainability claims are supported by extensive assessments conducted by independent third-party consultants accredited by Australian government agencies. Carbon neutrality is supported by credible evidence, including detailed carbon footprint measurements in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the Corporate Value Chain Standard published by the Word Resource Institute and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development also taking into account the ISO 14064:2018 standard. The company transparently reports its emissions and reduction strategies, aligning with regulatory requirements and consumer protection laws.
About ebm-papst
The ebm-papst group, a family business headquartered in Mulfingen, Germanyis the world’s leading manufacturer of fans and motors. Since its founding in 1963, the technology leader has set international industry standards with its core competencies in engine technology, electronics, digitalization and aerodynamics.
ebm-papst offers sustainable, intelligent and tailor-made solutions for virtually all ventilation and heating technology requirements. ebm-papst is a benchmark in almost all sectors, such as ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technology, heating technology, IT, mechanical engineering, intralogistics and medical technology.
For the 2023/24 financial year, the Group achieved a turnover of 2.408 billion euros. It employs nearly 14,000 people spread across 27 production sites, including Germany, Chinaand the United States, as well as 49 sales offices worldwide.
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