Sustainability is firmly anchored into our operations and governance. The Leadec Board of Management takes ultimate responsibility for steering sustainability at Leadec. To ensure sustainability it is integrated into all regions and aspects of our business functions, this is supported by a global network comprising Senior Managers, a Sustainability Team as well as Global and Regional Health & Safety Managers.
The sustainability report 2023 was prepared according to the requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)/ European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).
Provide a safe working environment for all employees and positively contribute to the communities where we operate.
Ensure good corporate governance and compliance with standards.
Reducing our energy consumption, carbon footprint and improving our resource efficiency globally.
Provide our customers with added value in our activities and provide environmentally friendly customer solutions.
Leadec has achieved Gold status in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rating of the independent assessment platform EcoVadis. The audit covers the areas of environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
Leadec achieved a score of 79 out of a possible 100 points and now falls into the 97th percentile. This places us in the top 3 % of all companies worldwide in the ranking and in the top 1% of all companies within the electrical, plumbing and other construction installation activities sector. Leadec scored particularly well in the areas of environment, labor and human rights. The company is also well above average in the areas of sustainable procurement and ethics.
The rating agency Sustainalytics rated Leadec's risk of significant financial impact from ESG factors as negligible with 8.4 points on a scale up to 100. In a global comparison, this places Leadec in rank 109 out of 15489. Leadec ranks 3rd percentile in global universe, 15th in commercial services and 2nd in business and support. The rating result of Sustainalytics takes into account the ESG risks that Leadec faces as a service specialist for the factory on the one hand and how the company deals with them on the other hand. Sustainalytics looks at ESG indicators from the following eight areas: Corporate Governance, Human Capital, Data Privacy and Security, Bribery and Corruption, Emissions, Effluents and Waste, Product Governance, Carbon (own operations), and Occupational Health & Safety.
One example of such a key performance indicator is the ecological footprint, which Sustainalytics also evaluates: In the area of CO2 emissions, Leadec makes a contribution, among other things, through a growing share of electricity from renewable energies, a simultaneous reduction in CO2 emissions and the use of environmentally compatible cleaning agents.
The not-for-profit organization "CDP" (formerly: Carbon Disclosure Project) supports companies, cities, states, and regions in their efforts to determine and manage risks as well as opportunities related to climate change, water, and deforestation. Leadec fulfilled CDP questionnaire in July 2023, and received a “C” Rating (Awareness) in February 2024. The annual reporting will ultimately help moving towards net zero and a sustainable, thriving economy.
The Paris Climate Agreement, which was signed by almost all countries in the world in 2015, has an ambitious goal: global warming is to be limited to a maximum of 1.5 degrees Celsius. In order to achieve this, corresponding national targets have been set. Leadec has committed to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) to ensure compliance with new climate related reporting obligations set by the countries. The decision to join the science-based standards of the SBTi not only set targets in line with latest climate related regulation, but also to provide clear guidance on how to decarbonize the own operations.
Leadec is one of the signing companies of the "Charta der Vielfalt". In doing so, we are sending a clear signal for diversity and tolerance in the working world and signaling the appreciation of all employees regardless of age, ethnic origin and nationality, gender and gender identity, physical and mental abilities, religion and ideology, sexual orientation and social origin.
The Charta der Vielfalt is an initiative to promote diversity in companies and institutions under the patronage of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The aim is to advance the recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the world of work in Germany.
With the solution "Digital Waste Tracking" (DWT) developed by Leadec, waste is digitally recorded and tracked at two sites of an OEM. Following a successful pilot project, the system entered regular operation in 2024. And most recently, everything has been running on Leadec’s own Industrial Cloud.
Our company brochure provides an overview of our services, our culture and references and shows the advantages of working with Leadec.
Leadec UK and plastic recycler Jayplas have developed a solution to recycle and reuse plastic packaging waste. The results are encouraging: A 81-ton carbon reduction from the 30,5 metric tons of bags purchased annually at the Halewood site.
In this interview, Markus Bölke, Global Head of Green Factory Solutions, Sustainability & HSE at Leadec gives an insight into how the company has anchored the EU Green Deal in its strategy and how Leadec supports its customers with special services to make their own production more climate-neutral.
High-voltage batteries have been repaired at the competence center for batteries in Hoyerswerda since 2022. This is much more cost-effective than a new battery and more sustainable. This expertise can also be used for other services. In focus: battery dismantling.
In the interview with Bernard Sextus, Director Operations of Leadec India, you can learn more about how every little contribution to climate protection counts, how data can be used to improve awareness and what Leadec colleagues in India actively do.
With “Green Factory Solutions” (GFS), Leadec offers its customers a green service portfolio along the entire factory life cycle. How does it actually work? Let us step into the shoes of a plant manager, accompany him during a working day, and see the many touchpoints after initiating a GFS project with Leadec.
The new sustainability report is available – and for the first time it is based on the new requirements of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). At the same time, it provides a comprehensive overview of projects and activities relating to sustainability at Leadec.
As the world’s leading service specialist for the entire life cycle of a factory, Leadec prioritizes ESG principles for a sustainable future. Our target is to lead our industry by example. The sustainability report 2023 was prepared according to the requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)/ European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).
Packaging plays a central role in logistics and the supply chain. How can innovative solutions be developed to switch from disposable to reusable packaging? The Leadec team in India has developed flexible reusable containers and an entire supply chain system for this purpose.
Leadec has been operating in Hungary for 30 years. Managing Director Ferenc Dákai has been with the company for almost as long. In this interview, he provides an insight into the Hungarian market, talks about current challenges, and draws his own personal conclusions.
Tracking waste and material flows in production facilities is crucial for improving recycling rates. This saves money and increases environmental sustainability. Leadec has gained experience in a comprehensive pilot project at an automotive manufacturer and is now implementing it in regular operation.
What influence do new production methods and technologies, increasing digitalization and incentive systems have on occupational safety? Find out in episode 7 of our Factory Talks.
The “Global Cleanup Week” at Leadec was born out of a small project idea. The aim was to offer employees an opportunity to get actively involved in the area of sustainability. And this happened with great success.
Waste management is no longer just about the disposal of waste. It has evolved from just dumping and burning waste to separate collection, sorting, and recycling to the circular economy, which sees waste as a resource. Find out more in episode 6 of our Factory Talks.
Since the company’s beginnings more than 60 years ago, Leadec has been a people business. Placing sustainability at the heart of operations, and ensuring this reaches every person and every process, we again took steps and measures in 2022.
Waste separation is one of the biggest challenges in recycling plants. Due to the variety and mixture of different materials, it is often difficult to sort and process the waste efficiently. Automation solutions from Leadec help.
It may sound unusual, but factory sites are increasingly being used to create biodiversity. But what does it take to turn a conventional company site into a near-natural one?
Ulrich Haas is the managing director of Leadec’s newest subsidiary in France. In this interview, he talks about the opportunities and challenges of the market and where the company’s focus lies.
They are large, they are flat, and they are empty: factory roofs are ideal for mounting photovoltaic systems. For sustainable and independent energy generation. But what are the challenges and what needs to be considered?
Do you know our interview series “Factory Talks”? Leadec experts around the world talk about topics that are affecting factories and production (plants).
How does a factory become climate-neutral? And how can manufacturers and service provider work together on the zero-emission factory? Find out in episode 5 of our Factory Talks.
Gordana Djurdjevic is Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Manager at Leadec for the USA and Canada. In this interview, she reveals her philosophy and talks about the role played by occupational safety in the modern production environment.
From autonomous transport systems to digital weld seam testing - Leadec's range of products and services for the smart factory can now be experienced in a simulated environment. This is now available with a tour on the online platform "Digital Factory Experience".
