CLIMATE STRATEGY

We are committed to the climate. Wherever possible, we avoid and reduce CO₂-emissions. We also support climate protection projects. You can find out more about how this works and what we do to achieve it on this page.

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Our contribution to climate protection

Climate strategy at the Halfar company building

Environmental considerations already played a key role in the construction of our headquarters. By participating in projects such as Ökoprofit, undergoing auditing in accordance with DIN ISO 14001:2015 and constructing a modern logistics centre, we have continuously expanded our activities to improve our carbon footprint.

Our Bielefeld headquarter is now operating with significantly lower emissions thanks to several measures, including wood pellet heating, photovoltaics, a green roof and green electricity. We are also making progress in reducing emissions from our business mobility, thanks to the consistent expansion of e-mobility and conscious travel planning.

Avoiding as many emissions as possible and financing climate protection projects: HALFAR® is consistently pursuing this sustainable path. With the environmental policy published in 2021 as well as in cooperation with strong partners.

Despite all the measures already implemented, there are still unavoidable CO₂-emissions resulting from our work. These include, for example, emissions caused by ‘private transport’, i.e. our employees' journeys to and from work. We have therefore recorded and analysed our company's carbon footprint together with ClimatePartner and are a ClimatePartner certified company since 2023.

Our company is ClimatePartner certified

This means:

we have calculated our greenhouse gas emissions,
defined reduction targets,
continually implemented reductions,
and financed climate projects.

With the ClimatePartner certified label and the corresponding climate-ID page, we communicate transparently about the climate action steps we are taking.

Our steps in detail

Measuring carbon footprints

Together with ClimatePartner, we have calculated our Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF), meaning the CO₂-footprint of our company. The calculation is based on the leading standards of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the international ISO standards.

This includes all emissions from Scope 1 and 2 as well as most emissions from Scope 3. Scope 1 includes emissions from self-generated heating and cooling as well as the vehicle fleet. Scope 2 includes emissions from purchased heat, electricity and cooling. Scope 3 emissions are indirect emissions within the value chain. In this instance, we consider factors such as waste, packaging materials, business travel and employee travel.

Building roof with solar panels and green spaces

Setting reduction targets and implementing reductions

In addition to the level of CO₂ emissions, our CCF shows us where they are mainly generated and where we can avoid and reduce emissions. Based on this information, we define reduction targets and derive reduction measures from them. For instance, we are pursuing further expansion of our e-mobility initiatives with the objective of reducing emissions in Scope 1 and 2 by a further 4.2%.

Our sustainability report provides comprehensive details on the reduction measures we have already implemented, our strategy development and implementation progress, and our annual CCF updates. This enables us to track our success in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and identify further measures.

Financing climate protection projects

However, there are always residual emissions that we are currently unable to avoid. We assume responsibility for these emissions by providing financial support for internationally certified climate protection projects from the ClimatePartner portfolio. Climate protection projects demonstrably reduce CO₂-emissions, for example by replacing climate-damaging technologies. They also facilitate the achievement of the UN's global Sustainable Development Goals, such as combating poverty or improving living conditions in emerging and developing countries.

Communicate transparently

Our certification is transparent and can be tracked via the ClimatePartner-certified label and the associated Climate ID website: https://www.climate-id.com/de/G765H1.

This website provides detailed information about our certification, including the category certified, the CO₂ emissions considered, the reduction targets committed to, the reduction measures implemented, and more about the climate protection projects financed.

Our sustainability report also details how we utilise resources responsibly, develop innovative solutions and promote a culture of transparency and integrity within our own company and beyond.

Climate protection with Halfar-bags from the stock range – financial climate contribution

Our Halfar stock range is orientated towards the needs of our customers. It offers functional, durable and attractive products for many applications, target groups and price points. We are continuously developing it further. Whether modifying models, using recycled materials, optimising packaging or transport - we are also constantly working to avoid climate-damaging emissions. Nevertheless, the production of our bags generates greenhouse gas emissions that we cannot prevent.

We make a financial climate contribution for these unavoidable emissions relating to our stock programme and in this way support climate protection projects, primarily in the countries where our products are manufactured. In this way, we take responsibility and contribute, for example, to promoting the expansion of renewable energies at our production sites. More information on the financial climate contribution of our bags and the climate protection projects supported on ClimatePartner.

Further partners in climate protection

In addition to our partnership with ClimatePartner, we collaborate with other partners and initiatives in a spirit of trust for the climate. For example:

B.A.U.M. e.V.

The Federal German Working Group for Environmentally Conscious Management, B.A.U.M. e.V., is dedicated to achieving a sustainable future through responsible management within planetary boundaries. The association was founded in 1984 by Dr. Georg Winter and Prof. Dr. Maximilian Gege and currently has almost 800 members. It represents sustainable companies at the national and European levels and is a driving force for the socio-ecological market economy. Since 2017, we have been a member of the B.A.U.M. e.V. support group.

IHK Climate Initiative OWL

The objective of the IHK Climate Initiative OWL is to engage the most dedicated companies and 'thought leaders' in OWL, while also encouraging other companies to participate who are seeking a more expedient approach to the climate issue. The initiative aims to demonstrate that economic growth and climate protection are not mutually exclusive but can be achieved simultaneously.

Halfar has been an active member of this regional alliance since 2022.

Partner in climate protection: IHK Climate Initiative OWL

Partner in climate protection: Foundation Alliance for Development and Climate

Foundation Development and Climate Alliance

The Alliance for Development and Climate is an initiative launched by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in 2018. It was subsequently transformed into a foundation under civil law in 2020. The organisation's objective is to advance the global sustainability objectives set out by the United Nations, as well as international climate protection and carbon offsetting initiatives. As part of the initiative, a significant number of supporters from business, industry, the public sector and civil society are committed to integrating climate protection strategies with development potential. We have also been involved since 2023.