Climate policy

Energy efficiency: Our commitment to measurable progress

Systematically efficient since 2017
 
Since 2017, the NOTZgroup has been pursuing a comprehensive strategy to increase energy efficiency – based on the Swiss large-scale consumer model (Grossverbrauchermodell) with a universal target agreement (UZV) and the energy consumption analysis model (EVA).
 

Effective measures

Our energy efficiency initiatives are based on three pillars:

• Detailed potential analyses to identify weaknesses and possible optimisations
• Customised action plans for each site and application, tailored precisely to processes and technology
• Regular monitoring that is officially verified by the federal government or cantons 

Progress with indicators

The improvements achieved are continuously measured using consumption and efficiency indicators. This data creates transparency and allows us to manage our energy goals in a targeted manner.

Our measures at a glance

• Optimisation of operating and production processes
• Use of energy-efficient systems & LED lighting
• State-of-the-art ventilation, heating and recovery systems
• Expansion of renewable energies, e.g. PV systems & use of district heating

Making an impact – above and beyond legal requirements!

Our efforts not only contribute to reducing CO₂ emissions, but also meet the statutory framework conditions of the federal government and the cantons – and exceed them in many areas.

Our reduction pathway

Short-term target (by 2030):

• Reduction of absolute CO₂ emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 42% compared to 2022
• Annual reduction of the physical intensity value by 7% 

Long-term target (by 2050):

• Development of a strategy for sustainable CO₂ reduction with the goal of net zero emissions

Measures to reduce emissions

A wide range of technical and organisational measures are needed to achieve an intelligent combined solution for the decarbonisation policy and energy efficiency in Scope 1 and 2.
 

Scope 1 & 2 – Technically & organisationally feasible:

• Heat insulation & process optimisations
• LED conversions & energy-efficient systems
• Ventilation systems with heat recovery
• Compressed air systems with waste heat utilisation
• Electricity from carbon-neutral sources
• Location-specific projects such as PV systems and district heating

Scope 3 – Responsibility in the supply chain: 

In our field of activity, the purchase of metal goods accounts for by far the largest proportion of Scope 3 emissions. The extraction and processing of metals such as steel, aluminium and copper are energy-intensive processes that release significant amounts of greenhouse gases (GHG). Supplier management is thus key to achieving our climate targets.

• Supplier management is key
  We evaluate our suppliers with regard to CO₂ reduction strategies, recycling rates and the development of low-impact products.
• Survey & categorisation 
  As part of a comprehensive supplier survey, we recorded GHG footprints, product carbon footprints (PCFs), recycling rates and climate strategies, among other things.
• Collaboration along the value chain 
  The aim is active collaboration from suppliers all the way through to our customers in order to jointly reduce CO₂ emissions.

Monitoring and reporting

Implementation is supported by regular monitoring and transparent reporting.
We are working on continuously improving the data quality in order to make progress measurable and comparable.