Climate target confirmed

• Net zero emissions along the entire value chain by 2050
• Science-based strategy against human-made climate change
• Locations in 28 countries obtain all their electricity from renewable energies

The “Science Based Targets initiative“ (SBTi) has reviewed and confirmed Jungheinrich’s climate target of reducing its own greenhouse gas emissions to net zero. According to SBTi, the Hamburg-based intralogistics provider’s ambitious target contributes to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and is, therefore, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. Jungheinrich is one of the few participating companies worldwide whose net zero target has been confirmed by the SBTi. So far, the initiative has validated the net zero targets of less than ten per cent of all participants.

Jungheinrich has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 to 3) to net zero across the entire value chain by 2050. The intermediate steps required to achieve this have now been confirmed by the SBTi, which has defined the world’s first independent verification standard for companies’ climate protection efforts. 

Dr Lars Brzoska, CEO of Jungheinrich AG: “Only with a scientifically based foundation can we limit the human-made greenhouse effect and the resulting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. It is the only way for humankind to ensure that climate change’s drastic consequences and risks are significantly reduced.”

In 2021, Jungheinrich joined the SBTi and officially committed to actively contributing to achieving the 1.5 degree climate target. The Group is driving the global transition of its power supply to renewable energies. Jungheinrich locations in 28 countries now obtain their electricity exclusively from renewable sources. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions further in its business operations, the company has initiated additional measures such as the gradual exit from fossil fuels and the complete electrification of its vehicle fleet. 

Jungheinrich is also constantly working on the sustainability of its products to achieve a comprehensive reduction in emissions along the entire value chain. For example, Jungheinrich forklift trucks with lithium-ion batteries already consume around 20 per cent less energy in daily use (compared to lead-acid alternatives). If the trucks are also powered by green electricity, they produce hardly any emissions when in use. 

Dr Lars Brzoska: “We have set ourselves ambitious targets. Tackling the climate crisis is a mammoth task. Only together can we create a more sustainable world for future generations. Jungheinrich is contributing its share.” For this reason, business partners are also closely involved in the path to net zero greenhouse gas emissions. Jungheinrich has currently surveyed more than 700 suppliers on environmental protection issues. They already account for 75 per cent of Jungheinrich’s purchasing volume. 

Further information on Jungheinrich and the Science Based Targets initiative can be found at https://www.jungheinrich.com/en/sustainability/climate-protection-1532956 and https://sciencebasedtargets.org/companies-taking-action#dashboard (Search: “Jungheinrich”).