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A global innovation partner and engineering consulting company, Zühlke has partnered up with Furthr as part of their climate mitigation beyond the value chain strategy.

Running alongside the company's approved near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets with the SBTi, Zühlke's investment in offset projects responds to the global need for urgent action through highest quality and highest-impact climate solutions.

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5,977

tCO2e
Mitigated in 2022 & 2023

2040

Validated Net-Zero Target

4

Projects in 2022 Portfolio

17

Project SDGs Certified

Emissions Breakdown
Annual Comparison


Emissions by Activity


Emissions by Scope

2019 Footprint

Zühlke delivered their first emission calculation for their Germany facilities.

2019

Emission Reduction

The company began switching to renewable energy suppliers for select offices in 2020 in a drive to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

2020

2021 Footprint

As the first group-wide calculation, Zühlke has used 2021 emission data as the baseline year for Net-Zero target validation. These calculations show 5,806 GHG emissions (tCO2e) across scopes 1, 2 and 3.

2021

2022 Footprint

The company has reported a total of 7,724 GHG emissions (tCO2e) in 2022. For this report, Zühlke has increased the coverage of their scope 3 emissions calculations.

2022

Near Term Targets

Zühlke has committed to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030 and to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% within the same timeframe.

2023

Long Term Targets

Zühlke has committed to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 from a 2021 base year.

2024

2023 Footprint

The company has reported a total of 7,582 GHG emissions (tCO2e) in 2023. This is an 11% reduction from 2022 figures and shows continued progress towards Zuhlke validated Net Zero target.

2024

Zühlke's Reduction Timeline
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10,000

Flights
London-Rome

204o

Car Trips
London-Manchester

10,000

M² Sea Ice
Saved

10,000

Beef Steak
Consumed

204o

Years of
Home Power

10,000

Parcels
Delivered

Carbon Offset Portfolio 2023

33%

Carbon Removal

95%

BeZero A Rated

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710

tCO2e offset

Smallholder Agroforestry, Uganda

130

tCO2e offset

Biochar Smallholder Farmer Project, India

1670

tCO2e offset

Gas Leak Reduction, Bangladesh

Portfolio Deep Dive

The Problem

The construction of the Titas natural gas distribution system in Greater Dhaka began in the 1960s. Over the years, the system has not been adequately maintained. As a result, a significant percentage of the natural gas (predominately methane, CH4) now leaks and releases components into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming. Leaks in the distribution system are caused by normal component wear, thermal and vibrational stresses as well as seasonal expansion/contraction. The company operators lack the advanced leak detection equipment, repair materials and trained workers to identify chronically leaking components and make reliable repairs.

The Solution

The project aims to reduce gas leakages in the gas distribution system, using various advanced leak detection equipment. Leaks are identified throughout the above ground infrastructure, including flanges, valves, insulating joints. The main leak detection and quantification technology used in the project is the “Hi-Flow Sampler” (HFS), a machine designed to detect and measure leaks in gas infrastructure. Once a leak is found and measured, quality repair materials is used to seal it indefinitely. The project has an ongoing monitoring program to ensure leak repairs remain intact.

Gas Leak Reduction, Bangladesh

Bangladesh

4

Energy Efficiency

Carbon Reduction

2023

1670

tCO2e offset

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tCO2e offset

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The Problem

In Uganda, wood use, agriculture and increasing population have been key factors in deforestation. The International Small Group and Tree Planting Program (TIST) empowers Small Groups of subsistence farmers in India, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to combat the devastating effects of deforestation, poverty and drought.

The Solution

The TIST program is a completely voluntary scheme for small landowners. Currently, there are 22 580 TIST participants in total from across 1641 villages in Uganda, which have planted more than 7 million trees. Farmers receive a payment per tree every year, plus a 70% revenue share from the sale of the carbon credits these trees produce, as a direct cash payment. Furthermore, each planted tree creates an additional value of $8 for the farmers. This includes fruits, nuts, fodder, traditional medicines, sustainable wood products and firewood (from dead trees and thinnings).

Smallholder Agroforestry, Uganda

Uganda

17

Afforestation (ARR)

Carbon Removal

2023

710

tCO2e offset

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tCO2e offset

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The Problem

The regions of Assam and Odisha face severe ecological challenges due to unsustainable agricultural practices and the vulnerability of monocultures to climate threats. Traditional burning and decay of biomass not only waste potential carbon sequestration opportunities but also contribute to local pollution and loss of biodiversity.

The Solution

The project only uses agricultural waste streams that are usually left to decay or burned in open fields (bamboo, woody trimmings, corn cobs, rice straw, etc) to transform agricultural waste into a valuable resource. Surplus biomass is heated in soil pits in a low-oxygen environment, a process called pyrolysis, that prevents the carbon from turning into carbon dioxide and escaping into the atmosphere. The end product is biochar, a highly stable carbonized material, which is then mixed with manure and added to soil, where it acts as a fertiliser and remains stable for a long time. The project aims to improve local ecosystems, boost farmers' incomes, and achieve substantial carbon sequestration.

Biochar Smallholder Farmer Project, India

India

9

Biochar

Carbon Removal

2023

130

tCO2e offset

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tCO2e offset

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The Problem

Indonesia faces increasing national and regional demand for electricity, which has traditionally been met by fossil fuel-based power generation. Luckily, the country is geographically well placed to take advantage of the natural resource of geothermal energy to generate clean, renewable energy.

The Solution

The project supports one of the most efficient geothermal plants in the world - Darajat Unit III. The power generated by the plant avoids greenhouse gas emissions usually associated with electricity generation by utilising geothermal resources. The electricity generated feeds into Indonesia’s largest electricity system that spans across three islands; Java, Madura and Bali (named the JAMALI system).

Geothermal Power, Indonesia

Indonesia

121 MW

Geothermal Energy

Carbon Reduction

2023

240

tCO2e offset

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tCO2e offset

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The Problem

The traditional combustion of biomass in industrial processes releases CO2 into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change. Additionally, the byproducts of these processes, if not managed sustainably, can lead to environmental degradation.

The Solution

Freres Lumber addresses this issue by producing biochar as a byproduct of biomass combustion in an oxygen-controlled environment. Biochar is the lightweight black residue, consisting of carbon and ashes, remaining after the pyrolysis of biomass, and is a form of charcoal. It is effective in sequestering carbon and has a long half-life, making it a viable solution for atmospheric carbon reduction.

Freres Biochar, United States

United States

3

Biochar

Carbon Removal

2021

213

tCO2e offset

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tCO2e offset

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The Problem

In the Ayeyarwady region of Myanmar, mangroves are being destroyed at an alarming rate due to unsustainable agricultural and industrial practices, compounded by poverty and lack of access to education in local communities.

The Solution

The Myanmar Blue Carbon project aims to restore and protect 2,065.87 hectares of degraded mangroves. Their community-based approach to conservation will include educating and employing locals, supporting schools and families, promoting gender equality, and ensuring continuous maintenance and protection of the mangroves. This will enhance biodiversity, provide new income sources, and increase resilience​ against extreme weather for the 2,482 households in the project area.

Mangrove Afforestation, Myanmar

Myanmar

11

Afforestation (ARR)

Carbon Removal

2022

317

tCO2e offset

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tCO2e offset

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The Problem

Over 21 million people in Uganda are without access to clean water. Communities often rely on unsafe wells, lakes and other open water sources that are highly susceptible to contamination. Community groups own many existing boreholes across Uganda that have fallen into disrepair because maintenance programmes have been poorly managed or have proven too expensive.

The Solution

The Lango Safe Water project aims to resolve this issue by restoring existing boreholes and providing training for their continued maintenance. In addition to improved access to clean water, this will serve to reduce the emissions associated with boiling water to sanitise it. The initiative also addresses gender inequality and has become the first ever Gold Standard Gender Responsive certification project.

Lango Safe Water, Uganda

Uganda

4

Energy Efficiency

Carbon Reduction

2022

2000

tCO2e offset

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tCO2e offset

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The Problem

Sawmill operations, like the one in the Republic of Congo, often produce significant biomass waste. Traditionally, this waste is burned or discarded, leading to increased CO2 emissions and contributing to environmental pollution and climate change.

The Solution

The innovative use of biochar, a new carbon removal solution, addresses this issue. Biomass waste is transformed into biochar, a stable carbon form stored in soil, significantly reducing CO2 emissions. This method not only manages waste sustainably but also contributes to environmental conservation and supports local communities through employment and essential services​.

Biochar from Sustainable Wood, Congo

Congo

6

Biochar

Carbon Removal

2022

100

tCO2e offset

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tCO2e offset

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The Problem

The Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, faces threats from planned deforestation for palm oil estates. This endangers richly biodiverse tropical peat swamp forests and the habitat of species like the Bornean orangutan.

The Solution

The project protects 91,215 ha of tropical peat swamp forests, preventing over 47,000 ha of forest conversion for palm oil production. It involves local rangers and satellite monitoring. The initiative supports local communities through job creation, environmental education, women's capacity building, and economic development activities.

Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve, Indonesia

Indonesia

17

REDD+

Carbon Removal

2022

1050

tCO2e offset

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tCO2e offset

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