Our sustainability Program

Governance

Business Ethics - Compliance and Code of Conduct - Data management and Information security

Responsibility

Responsible decisions on resources & raw materials consumption to achieve a circular economy

Equality

Equal opportunties - Diversity and Inclusion within our teams

Employees

Health and Safety - Good working conditions, Trainings - Relationships build on trust and Integrity

Net zero

Commitment to support the global target of maximum 1.5°C

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Environment

Social

Governance

Environmental management

Environmentally responsible practices are essential for achieving sustainability, and we have fully integrated them into our daily operations at every level and location within SGB-SMIT. We are committed to protecting the environment by continuously advancing our sustainability efforts. This includes embracing renewable energy, promoting transparency, encouraging collaboration, and evolving our business model to integrate impactful initiatives that drive meaningful change.

The environmental pillar of the SGB‑SMIT Group’s GREEN Program is structured around two primary focus areas: Responsibility and Net Zero.

Find out more in our Sustainability Report.

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Responsibility

Responsible decisions on resources & raw materials consumption to achieve a circular economy

Our commitment to the circular economy

SGB-SMIT’s goal is to minimize the environmental impact of its products and services throughout the value chain by prioritizing effective circularity strategies in product design, manufacturing, lifecycle extension, and end-of-life material applications.

At the Group level, this is implemented through four programs: 

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LCALife Cycle Assessment

Circular Product Design

Circular Business Models for Lifetime Extension

Circular Waste Management

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

  1. We assess the environmental impact of our products.
  2. SGB-SMIT attaches great importance to a holistic environmental assessment as a key element of product development. Through tailored designs that minimize ecological impact while meeting customer requirements, and by leveraging our environmental analysis tool, we have significantly strengthened our ability to deliver transparency and drive optimization. These analyses enable precise evaluations for each product, support the continuous improvement of our solutions, and help customers make informed decisions to achieve their sustainability goals.

Circular Product Design

  1. We focus on energy efficiency and alternative materials.
  2. SGB-SMIT places significant emphasis on sustainable product development as a key aspect of innovation. Through ongoing enhancements to product design and manufacturing processes, we have substantially increased our ability to optimize energy consumption. Our solutions balance performance, cost, and environmental impact, helping customers achieve sustainability goals and supporting their decarbonization journey.

Circular Business Models for Lifetime Extension

  1. We provide services to refurbish and recycle transformers.
  2. We provide our customers with options for maintenance, refurbishment and retrofitting to extend the life of their existing transformers. Once their transformers reach end-of-life, SGB-SMIT can also support, with the optimal recycling and the disposal methods, working in partnership with organizations that process component materials responsibly and reintegrate them into the supply chain wherever possible.

87%
Recycling Rate
2024

Circular Waste Management

  1. We minimize waste by avoiding, recycling, or processing it efficiently.
  2. At SGB-SMIT Group, our focus is on preventing waste and reusing materials, before considering recycling or, as a last resort, processing waste. We prefer to work with suppliers who offer creative solutions such as sustainable packaging and return systems for load carriers and other packaging items. We also encourage our suppliers to use packaging materials that are biodegradable.

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Net zero

Commitment to support the global target of maximum 1.5°C

Our commitment to decarbonization

SGB-SMIT is dedicated to achieving Net Zero emissions through a comprehensive decarbonization strategy that addresses our internal operations and the entire value chain. We are committed to reaching full carbon neutrality by 2035 in own operations. Our approach includes transitioning to renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, investing in low-emission technologies, and collaborating with suppliers and customers to reduce emissions. These initiatives align with our broader ESG strategy, demonstrating our leadership and responsibility in the energy sector.

What we have achieved so far

76%
green electricity
world wide

54%
Reduction of CO2 e/MVA
2020 - 2024 (Scope 1&2)

Our Commitment to Science-Based Targets

SGB-SMIT GmbH committed to setting near-term, science-based emission reduction targets in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). By aligning with SBTi, we are taking immediate, measurable action to reduce our carbon footprint, support global climate goals, and build a more sustainable future. We invite our partners, customers, and stakeholders to join us in driving progress toward a low-carbon economy.