Door Industry Journal - Spring 2021

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 16 THE door industry journal spring 2021 Industry News Go Green with Hörmann With the world’s spotlight very much on the topic of climate change and sustainability, Wolfgang Gorner MD of Hörmann UK provides an update of how the Hörmann Group are reinforcing their commitment to climate protection in 2021. As a fourth-generation family owned and run business, Hörmann have always taken their social and environmental responsibility very seriously. The objective of successive generations has been to hand over a sound business, not only financially but also in terms of a business that does not jeopardise the future of generations to come. Over the years Hörmann has constantly been at the forefront of climate protection, introducing sustainable strategies and manufacturing processes throughout its global operation. Working to a three-step climate protection strategy – CO 2 calculation, reduction and offset, tangible results are now being achieved. In 2020, the major focus was on calculating CO 2 levels and its’ reduction. By the end of the year CO 2 calculation had been completed for all factories operating in Europe under the Hörmann name and 14 German regional sales offices. Zero tonnes of CO 2 were achieved under ‘Scope 2’ emissions (indirect emissions from electricity purchased and used) in all German locations, mainly due to purchase of 100% green energy. Work is well underway to influence and reduce ‘Scope 3’ emissions (indirect emissions from such things as business travel, procurement, waste, and water) with the implementation of the three-step, holistic approach. Further measures to reduce the production of CO 2 continue to be introduced. From the commissioning of combined heat and power plants at manufacturing sites and the creation of a solar farm at Shakti Hörmann, to switching to GoGreen shipping featuring optimised transport routes, alternative vehicles and energy-efficient warehouses. Even seemingly simple things like the use of recycled paper, all add to the company’s effort and commitment. 2021 will see Hörmann become actively involved in the third step of its strategy – CO 2 compensation and offset. From March a climate-neutral product logo will be applied to all products. Hörmann will be working in collaboration with ClimatePartner, who implement environmental protection strategies and offset CO 2 emissions through climate protection projects. So far three offset projects have been selected – wind energy in Bhachau and Tuppadahalli in India, as well as re-forestation in Uruguay. With the logo including a QR code, Hörmann customers and end consumers will be able to find out about the compensation project invested in and how much CO 2 has been offset.