{"id":6589,"date":"2026-07-13T16:47:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T14:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/basis-for-calculation\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T11:22:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T09:22:03","slug":"basis-for-calculation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/en\/sustainable-innovation\/basis-for-calculation\/","title":{"rendered":"Basis for Calculation"},"content":{"rendered":"<section data-dhsv-animation=\"fade\" class=\"dhsv-hero-m region is-images-2 is-mobile-image-one alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"dhsv-hero-m__stage\">\n        <div class=\"dhsv-hero-m__media\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <div class=\"dhsv-hero-m__media-slot dhsv-hero-m__media-slot--one\">\n                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"955\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bg_L2.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bg_L2.webp 955w, https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bg_L2-300x140.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bg_L2-768x359.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/>\n                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"dhsv-hero-m__media-slot dhsv-hero-m__media-slot--two\">\n                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"955\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bg_R-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bg_R-1.jpg 955w, https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bg_R-1-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bg_R-1-768x359.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"dhsv-hero-m__overlay\">\n            <div class=\"dhsv-hero-m__intro\">\n                                    <p class=\"dhsv-hero-m__kicker\">NACHHALTIGE INNOVATION<\/p>\n                \n                                    <h1 class=\"dhsv-hero-m__headline\">Holistic Hygiene: Reducing Emissions<\/h1>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n            <div class=\"dhsv-hero-m__columns\">\n            <div class=\"dhsv-hero-m__column\"><p>At DR.SCHNELL, we are committed to providing you, our customers, with all the cleaning and disinfecting products you need for your hygiene measures, while minimizing emissions as much as possible. We achieve this through two fundamental approaches: one focused on the company and the other on the products. <\/p><\/div>\n            <div class=\"dhsv-hero-m__column\"><p>In addition to the many measures we describe below, we offset any remaining company-related emissions each year through selected, independently verified climate protection projects. We also enable our customers to offset product-related residual emissions by paying a CO\u2082 surcharge towards such measures.<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<nav data-dhsv-animation=\"fade-up\" class=\"dhsv-sticky-anchor alignfull\" aria-label=\"Section navigation\" data-sticky-anchor>\n        <div class=\"dhsv-sticky-anchor__inner\">\n            <div class=\"dhsv-sticky-anchor__list\">\n                                    <a class=\"dhsv-sticky-anchor__link\" href=\"\/en\/sustainable-innovation\/mission-responsibility\">\n                        <span class=\"dhsv-sticky-anchor__label\">Mission &amp; Responsibility<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"dhsv-sticky-anchor__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <svg class=\"dhsv-icon\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n  <circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"9\" r=\"7.25\"\/>\n  <path d=\"m7.5 6.75 3 2.25-3 2.25\"\/>\n<\/svg>                        <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                                    <a class=\"dhsv-sticky-anchor__link\" href=\"\/en\/sustainable-innovation\/strategy-commitment\/\">\n                        <span class=\"dhsv-sticky-anchor__label\">Strategy &amp; 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The raw materials we purchase are assessed using the \u201ccradle-to-grave\u201d principle. To this end, we have built a large and constantly growing database of all our raw materials and packaging materials. With this database, we can now assess the environmental impact of each of our products with a single click. Key databases used to calculate product carbon footprints include the EcoInvent database, Version 3.8 (2021), and the GHG Protocol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We had our approach reviewed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gut-cert.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GUTCert\u2019s<\/a> experts to ensure its scientific accuracy and received certification of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/media\/pdf\/83\/2b\/4d\/Zertifikat_PCF-Systematik_Dr_Schnell.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">compliance with ISO 14067<\/a> (Carbon Footprint of Products\u2014Requirements and Guidelines for Quantification).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"h-company-related\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Company-related<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to a wide range of emission reduction measures, DR.SCHNELL GmbH &amp; Co. KGaA offsets its corporate emissions annually through climate protection certificates. To this end, we collaborate with the sustainability consulting firm <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fokus-zukunft.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FokusZukunft<\/a>, which provides a seal of certification as proof of the annual offset. Further details on the basis of calculation, calculation standards, excluded emissions, emission reduction measures, the type of offsetting, and the specific offset projects are provided further down on this page.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;--height-desktop:80px;--height-tablet:80px;--height-mobile:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1936\" height=\"1022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/berechnungsgrundlagen-grafik.png\" alt=\"Sustainable Hygiene \u2013 Overview\" class=\"wp-image-2500\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.894367450731087;object-fit:cover;width:835px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/berechnungsgrundlagen-grafik.png 1936w, https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/berechnungsgrundlagen-grafik-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/berechnungsgrundlagen-grafik-1600x845.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/berechnungsgrundlagen-grafik-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/berechnungsgrundlagen-grafik-1536x811.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1936px) 100vw, 1936px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;--height-desktop:80px;--height-tablet:80px;--height-mobile:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"h-calculation-of-company-specific-emissions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calculation of Company-Specific Emissions<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our offset measures to compensate for our company-specific emissions are carried out in collaboration with the sustainability consulting firm <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fokus-zukunft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fokus Zukunft GmbH<\/a> &amp; Co. KG. This is a purely company-specific assessment and not a product-specific one. Product-specific emissions were not taken into account.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"h-comprehensive-climate-protection-with-dr-schnell\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comprehensive Climate Protection with DR.SCHNELL<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DR.SCHNELL\u2019s offering now gives everyone the opportunity to offset the remaining product-related greenhouse gas emissions from the cleaning and disinfectant products we source.<br>Our comprehensive package\u2014which includes emissions avoided or reduced through the ongoing implementation of conservation measures, the offsetting of remaining company-related emissions through climate protection projects, and the opportunity we provide our customers to offset the remaining product-related emissions by paying a<sub>CO2<\/sub>surcharge in accordance with ISO 14067-certified accounting\u2014comprises our value proposition: DR.SCHNELL Sustainable Hygiene. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;--height-desktop:80px;--height-tablet:80px;--height-mobile:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div data-dhsv-animation=\"fade-up\" data-component=\"AccordionSectionBlock\" class=\"alignfull\" data-props=\"{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;full&quot;,&quot;headline&quot;:&quot;Calculation Bases in Detail&quot;,&quot;showBrandmark&quot;:false,&quot;initialOpenIndex&quot;:-1,&quot;dhsvAnimation&quot;:&quot;fade-up&quot;}\" data-prop-children=\"\n&lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item&quot; data-accordion-item&gt;\n    &lt;h3 class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__heading&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;button\n            class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__trigger&quot;\n            type=&quot;button&quot;\n            id=&quot;accordion-item-7b1c271300-trigger&quot;\n            aria-expanded=&quot;false&quot;\n            aria-controls=&quot;accordion-item-7b1c271300-panel&quot;\n        &gt;\n            &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__icon&quot; aria-hidden=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;\/span&gt;\n                            &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__title&quot;&gt;Calculation Standard \/ Calculation Method&lt;\/span&gt;\n                    &lt;\/button&gt;\n    &lt;\/h3&gt;\n\n    &lt;div\n        class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__panel&quot;\n        id=&quot;accordion-item-7b1c271300-panel&quot;\n        role=&quot;region&quot;\n        aria-labelledby=&quot;accordion-item-7b1c271300-trigger&quot;\n        hidden\n    &gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__panel-inner&quot;&gt;\n                            &lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__content&quot;&gt;\n                    \n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Fokus Zukunft GmbH based its calculations\u2014that is, its calculation method\u2014on the guidelines of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard (GHG Protocol). This internationally recognized standard for calculating corporate&lt;sub&gt;carbon footprints&lt;\/sub&gt; categorizes emissions into three categories: Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. However, in the context of DR.SCHNELL\u2019s&lt;sub&gt;carbon footprint&lt;\/sub&gt;, Scope 3 emissions were only partially included; the excluded emissions are listed in detail below: &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Scope 1:&lt;\/strong&gt; This includes all direct emissions resulting from an organization\u2019s activities. These include the generation of heat, cold, and steam; fuel consumption by company vehicles; and leaks from air conditioning systems. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Scope 2:&lt;\/strong&gt; Includes so-called indirect emissions, such as electricity, heat, or steam, that were purchased from the relevant utilities.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Scope 3:&lt;\/strong&gt; Includes additional indirect emissions from the supply chain. These emissions result from the company\u2019s activities but originate from independent external sources. The GHG Protocol considers Scope 3 emissions to be optional for the calculation of a company\u2019s carbon footprint. Nevertheless, we have taken at least some of these emissions into account as part of our certification process.   &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded&quot;&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/berechnungsgrundlagen-grafik2.png&quot; alt=&quot;Scopes According to the GHG Protocol&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-2501&quot;\/&gt;&lt;\/figure&gt;\n\n\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            \n                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &lt;\/div&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\n\n\n&lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item&quot; data-accordion-item&gt;\n    &lt;h3 class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__heading&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;button\n            class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__trigger&quot;\n            type=&quot;button&quot;\n            id=&quot;accordion-item-c707d609de-trigger&quot;\n            aria-expanded=&quot;false&quot;\n            aria-controls=&quot;accordion-item-c707d609de-panel&quot;\n        &gt;\n            &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__icon&quot; aria-hidden=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;\/span&gt;\n                            &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__title&quot;&gt;Specific Basing Criteria&lt;\/span&gt;\n                    &lt;\/button&gt;\n    &lt;\/h3&gt;\n\n    &lt;div\n        class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__panel&quot;\n        id=&quot;accordion-item-c707d609de-panel&quot;\n        role=&quot;region&quot;\n        aria-labelledby=&quot;accordion-item-c707d609de-trigger&quot;\n        hidden\n    &gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__panel-inner&quot;&gt;\n                            &lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__content&quot;&gt;\n                    \n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;The following specific calculation bases were used to prepare DR.SCHNELL\u2019s company-specific greenhouse gas inventory: The business activities of 2021 were used as the basis for calculating the&lt;sub&gt;carbon footprint&lt;\/sub&gt; of DR.SCHNELL GmbH &amp; Co. KGaA\u2019s operations (Company Carbon Footprint, CCF). All data underlying the calculation was duly collected by DR.SCHNELL to the best of its knowledge and belief and made available to Fokus Zukunft GmbH for the purpose of determining the&lt;sub&gt;carbon footprint&lt;\/sub&gt;. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;DR.SCHNELL\u2019s internal processes stipulate that the projected emissions for the previous year are recalculated in Q1 of the following year, allowing for an ongoing reconciliation of the projected values with the actual values. Any differences from the described calculation basis are then adjusted accordingly. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Organizational Boundary&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;The organizational boundary specifies which locations, subsidiaries, etc., of the organization have been included.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;ul class=&quot;wp-block-list&quot;&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;Locations: Munich, Feldkirchen, and Hamburg (all DR.SCHNELL locations)&lt;\/li&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;li&gt;Number of employees in the reference year: 327&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;\/ul&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Scope of the Analysis&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;scope&lt;\/strong&gt; of the analysis describes in detail which emission categories were included and\u2014to ensure a comprehensive assessment\u2014which emission categories were not considered as part of the company\u2019s offsetting measures and were therefore excluded.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            \n                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &lt;\/div&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\n\n\n&lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item&quot; data-accordion-item&gt;\n    &lt;h3 class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__heading&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;button\n            class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__trigger&quot;\n            type=&quot;button&quot;\n            id=&quot;accordion-item-cb2f9f38ab-trigger&quot;\n            aria-expanded=&quot;false&quot;\n            aria-controls=&quot;accordion-item-cb2f9f38ab-panel&quot;\n        &gt;\n            &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__icon&quot; aria-hidden=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;\/span&gt;\n                            &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__title&quot;&gt;Emissions Taken into Account&lt;\/span&gt;\n                    &lt;\/button&gt;\n    &lt;\/h3&gt;\n\n    &lt;div\n        class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__panel&quot;\n        id=&quot;accordion-item-cb2f9f38ab-panel&quot;\n        role=&quot;region&quot;\n        aria-labelledby=&quot;accordion-item-cb2f9f38ab-trigger&quot;\n        hidden\n    &gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__panel-inner&quot;&gt;\n                            &lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__content&quot;&gt;\n                    \n\n&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-table&quot;&gt;&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Scope Area&lt;\/th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Emissions Category&lt;\/th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Quality of the Entered Data&lt;\/th&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;\/thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;1&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Heat Consumption&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Real values&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;1&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Fuel Consumption in the Company&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Real values&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;1&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Gas Leaks (Refrigerant)&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Real values&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;2&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Electricity consumption&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Real values&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;2&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;District Heating \/ District Cooling&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Real values&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;3&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Upstream energy-related emissions&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Calculation based on consumption data&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;3&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Business Travel and Hotel Stays&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Actual Values &amp; Estimated Values&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;3&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Water \/ Wastewater&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Real values&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;3&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Waste Generation at the Company&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Real values&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;3&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Paper Consumption&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Actual Values &amp; Estimated Values&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;3&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Hardware&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Actual Values &amp; Estimated Values&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;3&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Production Consumables&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Real values&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;3&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Third-Party Exchange Logistics&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Actual Values &amp; Estimated Values&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;\/tbody&gt;&lt;\/table&gt;&lt;\/figure&gt;\n\n\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            \n                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &lt;\/div&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\n\n\n&lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item&quot; data-accordion-item&gt;\n    &lt;h3 class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__heading&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;button\n            class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__trigger&quot;\n            type=&quot;button&quot;\n            id=&quot;accordion-item-8cea7a4fb2-trigger&quot;\n            aria-expanded=&quot;false&quot;\n            aria-controls=&quot;accordion-item-8cea7a4fb2-panel&quot;\n        &gt;\n            &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__icon&quot; aria-hidden=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;\/span&gt;\n                            &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__title&quot;&gt;Emissions Not Taken Into Account&lt;\/span&gt;\n                    &lt;\/button&gt;\n    &lt;\/h3&gt;\n\n    &lt;div\n        class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__panel&quot;\n        id=&quot;accordion-item-8cea7a4fb2-panel&quot;\n        role=&quot;region&quot;\n        aria-labelledby=&quot;accordion-item-8cea7a4fb2-trigger&quot;\n        hidden\n    &gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__panel-inner&quot;&gt;\n                            &lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__content&quot;&gt;\n                    \n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;The following upstream Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions were not taken into account as part of the company\u2019s corporate-level compensation measures:&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-table&quot;&gt;&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Scope Area&lt;\/th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Emissions Category&lt;\/th&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;\/thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;3&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Purchased Goods and Services (Production\/Extraction, Processing, and Transportation)&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;3&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Purchased capital assets (buildings, vehicles, and equipment)&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;3&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Transportation and Distribution of Purchased Goods&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;\/tbody&gt;&lt;\/table&gt;&lt;\/figure&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Furthermore, the following downstream Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions were not taken into account:&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-table&quot;&gt;&lt;table&gt;&lt;thead&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;Scope Area&lt;\/th&gt;&lt;th&gt;Emissions Category&lt;\/th&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;\/thead&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;3&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Processing of Sold Products&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;3&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Use of Sold Products by End Consumers&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;3&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Handling Sold Products at the End of Their Life Cycle&lt;\/td&gt;&lt;\/tr&gt;&lt;\/tbody&gt;&lt;\/table&gt;&lt;\/figure&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;As the table above shows, despite the aforementioned flexibility regarding Scope 3 emissions under the GHG Protocol, we nevertheless took at least some Scope 3 emissions into account when selecting the operational boundaries. All estimates are based on internal data such as travel expense reports, operating expense reports, and toner and cartridge consumption. This thus exceeds the minimum requirements of the GHG Protocol (Chapter 4) for defining a company\u2019s operational boundaries when calculating a company-wide&lt;sub&gt;carbon footprint&lt;\/sub&gt;.  &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;As previously mentioned, product-related emissions are excluded from this purely company-level analysis. The raw material sourcing for our products is determined in a separate cradle-to-grave assessment in accordance with ISO 14067, and the offsetting of these emissions is not part of the company-specific offsetting measures. In this regard, however, our customers have the option of calculating the emissions associated with the products they purchase using the DR.SCHNELL&lt;sub&gt;CO2 calculator&lt;\/sub&gt; and, upon payment of a&lt;sub&gt;CO2 surcharge&lt;\/sub&gt;, purchasing credits to offset these product-related emissions directly from DR.SCHNELL.   &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;As an extra precaution, when calculating the company\u2019s&lt;sub&gt;carbon footprint&lt;\/sub&gt; for the purposes of its corporate offset measures, an additional 5% was ultimately added to the&lt;sub&gt;total CO2 figure&lt;\/sub&gt;, to account for any uncertainties in data collection and the calculation of the greenhouse gas footprint.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            \n                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &lt;\/div&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\n\n\n&lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item&quot; data-accordion-item&gt;\n    &lt;h3 class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__heading&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;button\n            class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__trigger&quot;\n            type=&quot;button&quot;\n            id=&quot;accordion-item-70b5e836a9-trigger&quot;\n            aria-expanded=&quot;false&quot;\n            aria-controls=&quot;accordion-item-70b5e836a9-panel&quot;\n        &gt;\n            &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__icon&quot; aria-hidden=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;\/span&gt;\n                            &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__title&quot;&gt;Disclosure of 2023 Emissions Data (C2C Certified\u00ae)&lt;\/span&gt;\n                    &lt;\/button&gt;\n    &lt;\/h3&gt;\n\n    &lt;div\n        class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__panel&quot;\n        id=&quot;accordion-item-70b5e836a9-panel&quot;\n        role=&quot;region&quot;\n        aria-labelledby=&quot;accordion-item-70b5e836a9-trigger&quot;\n        hidden\n    &gt;\n        &lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__panel-inner&quot;&gt;\n                            &lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-accordion-item__content&quot;&gt;\n                    \n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Disclosure of 2023 emissions data in accordance with C2C Certified\u00ae Version 4.1, CACP (Clean Air &amp; Climate Protection):&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;In 2023, the production of 1,797.7 metric tons of products from the ECO Collection resulted in 43.8 metric tons of CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and 21.8 metric tons of CO2e in site-related Scope 2 emissions. Due to our strong commitment to sustainability, market-based Scope 2 emissions were zero, as electricity was sourced from 100% renewable sources. The product-related Scope 3 emissions for the entire ECO Collection were calculated using our ISO 14067-validated&lt;sub&gt;CO2 calculator&lt;\/sub&gt; and totaled 1,332.4 metric tons of CO2e.  &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;We met the targets for the Cradle to Cradle Gold Level by generating more than 25% of the electricity needed for product manufacturing with our on-site PV system and sourcing the remaining electricity from 100% renewable sources. In addition, 50% of Scope 1 emissions and 25% of product-related Scope 3 emissions were offset using verified&lt;sub&gt;CO2 credits&lt;\/sub&gt;. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n                &lt;\/div&gt;\n            \n                    &lt;\/div&gt;\n    &lt;\/div&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\n\n\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;--height-desktop:80px;--height-tablet:80px;--height-mobile:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-dhsv-animation=\"fade-up\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"h-measures-to-reduce-and-cut-greenhouse-gas-emissions\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">Measures to reduce and cut greenhouse gas emissions.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">Emissions reduction, as part of a company\u2019s environmental measures, is not a short-term project, but rather the result of sustained, long-term efforts across all areas of the company. Consequently, these measures are not implemented solely to meet certification requirements, but are regularly adjusted as part of the company\u2019s ongoing commitment. We have held EMAS certification since 1998; our environmental and climate protection goals are outlined and updated in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DRS_Umwelterklarung.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">environmental statement<\/a>. Our climate protection efforts are divided into company-wide and product-specific measures.   <br><br>An overview of our measures:<\/p>\n\n\n<div data-component=\"SimpleAccordionBlock\" data-props=\"{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;full&quot;,&quot;initialOpenIndex&quot;:-1,&quot;dhsvAnimation&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-prop-children=\"\n&lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-simple-accordion-item&quot; data-simple-accordion-item&gt;\n    &lt;h3 class=&quot;dhsv-simple-accordion-item__heading&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;button\n            class=&quot;dhsv-simple-accordion-item__trigger&quot;\n            type=&quot;button&quot;\n            id=&quot;simple-accordion-item-cc1d4cf08c-trigger&quot;\n            aria-expanded=&quot;false&quot;\n            aria-controls=&quot;simple-accordion-item-cc1d4cf08c-panel&quot;\n        &gt;\n                            &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-simple-accordion-item__title&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Company-Specific Measures&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/span&gt;\n                        &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-simple-accordion-item__icon&quot; aria-hidden=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;\/span&gt;\n        &lt;\/button&gt;\n    &lt;\/h3&gt;\n\n    &lt;div\n        class=&quot;dhsv-simple-accordion-item__panel&quot;\n        id=&quot;simple-accordion-item-cc1d4cf08c-panel&quot;\n        role=&quot;region&quot;\n        aria-labelledby=&quot;simple-accordion-item-cc1d4cf08c-trigger&quot;\n        hidden\n    &gt;\n                    &lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-simple-accordion-item__content&quot;&gt;\n                \n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Use of solar power to operate the Munich production facility. A portion of the electricity we generate ourselves is fed into the public grid. More than half of our production\u2019s electricity needs are thus met by our own generation.  &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Corporate Mobility Management \u2013 Employee public transportation passes have been subsidized at a rate of 50% since October 2020.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Corporate Mobility Management \u2013 Since October 2020, employee parking spaces are no longer free of charge but are rented out to further increase the appeal of public transportation. (The funds generated are, of course, reinvested in the form of employee events.) &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Corporate Mobility Management \u2013 Replacement of 13 gasoline-powered vehicles with electric vehicles. Savings of approximately 23,400 liters of fuel. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Reducing paper consumption through digitization and optimizing operational processes (e.g., order and logistics processes).&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Business trips should be taken by train whenever possible. This is stipulated in the DR.SCHNELL Travel Expense Policy. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Optimization of production water supply through in-house facilities (the expansion of the reverse osmosis systems in 2020 now allows us to produce the raw material \u201cdemineralized water\u201d entirely on-site).&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Emissions are reduced through the use of a water treatment plant at the Munich production site, as this alleviates the burden on the municipal wastewater system in terms of chemical and energy consumption. The amount of phosphate discharged is reduced, allowing for savings on coagulants in wastewater treatment plants. By reducing the organic content of the discharged wastewater, less climate-damaging digester gas (including methane and carbon dioxide) is generated.  &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n            &lt;\/div&gt;\n            &lt;\/div&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\n\n\n&lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-simple-accordion-item&quot; data-simple-accordion-item&gt;\n    &lt;h3 class=&quot;dhsv-simple-accordion-item__heading&quot;&gt;\n        &lt;button\n            class=&quot;dhsv-simple-accordion-item__trigger&quot;\n            type=&quot;button&quot;\n            id=&quot;simple-accordion-item-4e8b6b2884-trigger&quot;\n            aria-expanded=&quot;false&quot;\n            aria-controls=&quot;simple-accordion-item-4e8b6b2884-panel&quot;\n        &gt;\n                            &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-simple-accordion-item__title&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Product-Related Measures&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/span&gt;\n                        &lt;span class=&quot;dhsv-simple-accordion-item__icon&quot; aria-hidden=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;\/span&gt;\n        &lt;\/button&gt;\n    &lt;\/h3&gt;\n\n    &lt;div\n        class=&quot;dhsv-simple-accordion-item__panel&quot;\n        id=&quot;simple-accordion-item-4e8b6b2884-panel&quot;\n        role=&quot;region&quot;\n        aria-labelledby=&quot;simple-accordion-item-4e8b6b2884-trigger&quot;\n        hidden\n    &gt;\n                    &lt;div class=&quot;dhsv-simple-accordion-item__content&quot;&gt;\n                \n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Introduction of 100% recycled bottles for all products in the ECO Collection in 2019. Each 1-liter recycled bottle reduces CO2* emissions compared to a standard DR.SCHNELL PE bottle (white).  &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Introduction of 10-liter containers made from 100% recycled material for all products in the ECO Collection (excluding hazardous materials) in 2022. Each 10-liter recycled-material canister saves CO2* compared to a standard DR.SCHNELL 10-liter container.  &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Introduction of the ECOLUTION product system since late 2019: We assume that one ECOLUTION FOROL STICK replaces one bottle of FOROLFEE. We also assume that one ECOLUTION MILIZID STICK replaces one bottle of MILIFEE. This results in savings in emissions and packaging materials. The remaining emissions are offset by the Gold Standard-certified climate protection project \u201cHYDROPOWER IN CHILE,\u201d described below.   &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;In addition, we assume that one bottle of ECOLUTION MILIZID replaces up to five bottles of MILIZID, and one bottle of ECOLUTION FOROL replaces up to five bottles of FOROL. This results in further emissions reductions. The remaining emissions are offset by the Gold Standard-certified climate protection project \u201cHYDROPOWER IN CHILE,\u201d described below.  &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Ongoing efforts to optimize formulations in terms of their&lt;sub&gt;CO2* footprint&lt;\/sub&gt; in accordance with ISO 14067.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Elimination of colored PE containers\u2014replacement with bottles and canisters containing 30% post-consumer recycled PE. This results in reductions in&lt;sub&gt;CO2*&lt;\/sub&gt; and plastic use. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;100% transition to bioethanol.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Switching from raw material suppliers to suppliers with shorter delivery routes from Austria and Germany (e.g., citric acid, amidosulfonic acid, bioethanol). This results in significant reductions in emissions due to shorter transport routes (for all products) and energy-efficient manufacturing methods (for citric acid). &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Optimizing route planning for field staff to improve efficiency and conserve resources through a new regional sales structure.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Switch from several types of 1-liter container lids to 100% post-consumer recycled plastic.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n\n&lt;p class=&quot;wp-block-paragraph&quot;&gt;Raw material substitution toward an increasing share of renewable or regenerative raw materials with&lt;sub&gt;a&lt;\/sub&gt; lower&lt;sub&gt;CO2* footprint&lt;\/sub&gt;, e.g., the use of sophorolipids in FOROLFEE. &lt;\/p&gt;\n\n\n            &lt;\/div&gt;\n            &lt;\/div&gt;\n&lt;\/div&gt;\n\n\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;--height-desktop:80px;--height-tablet:80px;--height-mobile:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-dhsv-animation=\"fade-up\" class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-with-space-xl has-lake-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"h-information-about-the-climate-protection-projects-we-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\">Information about the climate protection projects we support.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">The emissions calculated as part of the company\u2019s offset measures are offset through climate protection projects certified under the Gold Standard and Verified Carbon Standard. \u201cGold Standard\u201d and \u201cVerified Carbon Standard\u201d are two quality standards for voluntary offsetting and cover the majority of the market. Both quality standards are listed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/media\/pdf\/90\/83\/55\/ratgeber_freiwillige_co2_kompensation_final_internet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Environment Agency\u2019s brochure<\/a> among the most important international quality standards (see page 23).  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;--height-desktop:80px;--height-tablet:80px;--height-mobile:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"144\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wwf-gold-standard.png\" alt=\"Gold Standard\" class=\"wp-image-2502\" style=\"width:160px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gold Standard was developed by the WWF and other environmental organizations. Gold Standard projects also highlight social and environmental aspects that contribute to achieving sustainability goals. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"140\" height=\"44\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/verified-carbon-standard.png\" alt=\"Verified Carbon Standard\" class=\"wp-image-2503\" style=\"width:160px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) is the world\u2019s most widely used voluntary standard for offsetting greenhouse gas emissions. In 2015, the VCS accounted for more than half of all transactions in the global voluntary market and is therefore highly relevant to the market, particularly in the area of avoided deforestation. With the addition of CCB (Climate, Community, and Biodiversity Standards), a supplementary standard was created that assesses a project\u2019s overall benefits beyond mere emissions reductions\u2014with a particular focus on biodiversity conservation and social impacts in the project region.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-dhsv-animation=\"fade-up\" class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:100px;--height-desktop:80px;--height-tablet:80px;--height-mobile:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"h-our-climate-protection-projects\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\">Our Climate Protection Projects<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\">In general, it should be noted that in selecting our climate protection projects, we have not only focused on climate protection aspects and measures, but have also taken into account the principles of holistic sustainability across all three dimensions (ecological, economic, and social). We have placed particular emphasis on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Furthermore, we view gender equality and the promotion of quality education as essential components of holistic sustainability, which are reflected in the selected climate protection projects and our social engagement in Germany.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\">Our offset projects are described in detail and linked below:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;--height-desktop:80px;--height-tablet:80px;--height-mobile:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-dhsv-animation=\"fade-up\" class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sierra2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sierra2.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sierra2-300x256.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8\" id=\"h-clean-drinking-water-in-sierra-leone\">Clean Drinking Water in Sierra Leone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The project supports the provision of clean water through borehole technology for hundreds of households in the Republic of Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone faces major challenges in providing safe water, particularly in rural areas, where over 50% of the population lacks access to a safe water source. Even where improved water sources such as boreholes are available, an estimated 95% of these sources are contaminated with diseases related to poor sanitation, such as E. coli.    <br><br>As in other parts of sub-Saharan Africa, the lack of access to safe water or other means of water treatment means that rural households are forced to boil water to purify it, which causes significant damage to ecosystems and releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The project operator,<sub>CO2<\/sub> balance, works closely with CODE SL, a local organization in Sierra Leone, to rehabilitate and maintain boreholes and to ensure that good sanitation practices are followed in the communities. By providing clean water, the project ensures that households use less firewood for water treatment, leading to a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from the combustion process.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"dhsv-buttons horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-dhsv-buttons-is-layout-flex\" data-align=\"wide\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; --button-width: unset; flex-direction: row; justify-content: left\">\n\t\n<div class=\"dhsv-button-wrapper  alignleft\">\n                    <a class=\"dhsv-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/en\/service\/knowledge-center\/fact-sheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"tertiary\" data-size=\"small\">\n                <div class=\"button-text\">\n                    <span class=\"text\">Gold Standard VER<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/chiel2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/chiel2.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/chiel2-300x247.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10\" id=\"h-hydropower-in-chile\">Hydropower in Chile<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11 wp-block-paragraph\"><br>By<sub>offsetting<\/sub> the<sub>CO2 emissions<\/sub> from the products you purchased using the DR.SCHNELL<sub>CO2 Calculator<\/sub>(calculated in accordance with ISO 14067) and paying the<sub>CO2* surcharge<\/sub>, you are also supporting the following project: the Chacayes Hydroelectric Project in Chile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a run-of-river hydroelectric power plant located in the Cachapoal Valley in Region VI of Chile. The plant has an installed capacity of 110.8 MW and an expected annual net electricity generation of approximately 560 GWh. It uses water from the Cipreses and Cachapoal rivers to generate hydroelectric power for export to the SIC grid. The Chilean government is actively seeking alternative forms of energy to stabilize the energy supply and meet the rapidly growing demand of 350,400 MW per year. However, it is predicted that the system expansion will be driven primarily by thermal energy. This project creates additional capacity for renewable energy and replaces grid power that is partially generated by fossil-fuel-fired power plants. As a result, approximately 357,000 metric tons<sub>of CO2*<\/sub> can be reduced annually.      <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-12 wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, this project helps the local and regional population find direct employment, offers continuing education opportunities, and contributes to improving regional infrastructure\u2014for example, by upgrading roads and bridges.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"dhsv-buttons horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-dhsv-buttons-is-layout-flex\" data-align=\"wide\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; --button-width: unset; flex-direction: row; justify-content: left\">\n\t\n<div class=\"dhsv-button-wrapper  alignleft\">\n                    <a class=\"dhsv-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/en\/service\/knowledge-center\/fact-sheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"tertiary\" data-size=\"small\">\n                <div class=\"button-text\">\n                    <span class=\"text\">Verified Carbon Standard<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indien2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indien2.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/indien2-300x247.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13\" id=\"h-run-of-river-hydroelectric-power-plant-provides-electricity-in-the-indian-state-of-uttaranchal\">Run-of-river hydroelectric power plant provides electricity in the Indian state of Uttaranchal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14 wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The Vishnuprayag Hydroelectric Project (VHEP) is a 4 x 100 MW run-of-river hydroelectric power plant project on the Alaknanda River near Joshimath in the Chamoli district of the Indian state of Uttaranchal. The project is being implemented by Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd. (JPVL), a subsidiary of Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL). The project generates electricity from renewable hydropower and sells it to the regional power grid operator, UPPCL. The project was commissioned on schedule. It continues to operate successfully to this day, and its expected operational lifespan is 30 years. Since the project activity involves the generation of electricity from renewable energy sources, it reduces anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that would have been generated if electricity produced from fossil fuels had been fed into the grid. The project\u2019s average annual emission reductions for the crediting period are estimated at 1,468,106<sub>tCO2e<\/sub>. This corresponds to an expected total of 44,043,180<sub>tCO2e<\/sub>for the entire duration of the crediting period.       <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and 13 (Climate Action).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"dhsv-buttons horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-dhsv-buttons-is-layout-flex\" data-align=\"wide\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; --button-width: unset; flex-direction: row; justify-content: left\">\n\t\n<div class=\"dhsv-button-wrapper  alignleft\">\n                    <a class=\"dhsv-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dr-schnell.com\/en\/service\/knowledge-center\/fact-sheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"tertiary\" data-size=\"small\">\n                <div class=\"button-text\">\n                    <span class=\"text\">Verified Carbon Standard<\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;--height-desktop:50px;--height-tablet:50px;--height-mobile:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-dhsv-animation=\"fade-up\" class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">*<sub>CO2 values<\/sub> determined using an ISO 14067-certified calculation method<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;--height-desktop:80px;--height-tablet:80px;--height-mobile:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Product-related On a product-specific basis, DR.SCHNELL offers you, our customer, the opportunity to contribute to climate protection yourself through the DR.SCHNELL CO2-Calculator by voluntarily paying a CO2 surcharge when purchasing DR.SCHNELL products. The raw materials we purchase are assessed using the \u201ccradle-to-grave\u201d principle. 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