Supply chain

Based on a shared understanding of ethical and sustainable action, we, as part of the Bosch Group, want to find answers to the global social and ecological challenges of our time together with our business partners.

Responsible supply chain

In order to enable the majority of our suppliers to use their resources as efficiently as possible, we do not influence the choice of the respective CO₂ reduction measures, but strive to reach corresponding target agreements with our suppliers. We aim to achieve improvements in their CO₂ performance through general target agreements, based on valid and transparent data on CO₂ emissions via the CDP platform and preferably in conjunction with a specific SBTi voluntary commitment. This approach has a direct effect on our upstream CO₂ emissions (Scope 3).

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CDP

Via the CDP platform (Carbon Disclosure Project), we receive detailed data on the CO₂ emissions relevant to us (scope 1, 2 and 3) from the majority of our business partners. Based on the data collected, each participating company receives a CDP scoring that reflects its environmental performance. At Bosch Power Tools, we have already recorded 85 percent of our purchasing volume via the CDP since the end of 2023. This information is updated annually in order to improve measures to reduce carbon emissions.

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SBTi

Through the voluntary SBTi commitment (Science Based Targets initiative), companies set themselves scientifically sound and publicly visible targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In this way, companies demonstrate their willingness to actively contribute to climate protection and align their business practices with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.

In 2023, we at Bosch Power Tools have already sourced more than 25 percent of our purchasing volume from suppliers who have committed to specific CO₂ targets. By 2030, we want to achieve more than 50 percent of our purchasing volume.

SEDEX

Since 2023, Bosch Power Tools have registered more than 60 percent of all its production facilities with SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange). SEDEX is a private member organization whose objective is to keep the supply chain socially and ecologically responsible, create transparency, monitor working conditions and assess potential risks. Our target is to sign up all our production facilities around the world by 2025.

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Our sustainability approach

We are constantly driving forward our commitment to sustainability. Our aim is to have as little impact as possible on the environment. As a globally active company, we pursue a holistic approach to sustainability along the entire value chain and across all divisions.

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Product design and materials

We continuously work on our product design and use life cycle analyses to examine how our products can be made more sustainable along the entire value chain. The largest share of CO₂ comes from the materials used. We therefore use a high proportion of recycled materials wherever possible. This applies not only to our products, but also to our packaging.

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Circular economy

At Bosch Power Tools, we want to move away from the dominant, linear value creation and towards closed cycles in the long term. While the former means that the product's life ends after the first phase of use, circular value creation means that a product can be reused in whole or in part during and after the initial use phase. This includes processes such as repairing and refurbishing the entire product, reusing individual parts, and recycling.

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Cooperations and enablement

Through a long-term partnership with WWF Germany, we are stepping up our commitment to sustainability and giving our transformation an additional boost. We are also raising awareness within the company among our employees, empowering and inspiring them to act more sustainably.