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The Janitza path to a positive climate contribution

The carbon code

As a manufacturer of energy measurement technology, Janitza electronics has always had a close connection to the topics of energy supply and energy efficiency.

Our energy meters make energy flows transparent. This is the most important basis on the path to CO₂ neutrality. Energy transparency creates clear facts and helps to summarize the complex topic in figures and make it tangible. This means we always know where we stand, where there is potential for improvement, and can make important decisions for the future today.  

Would you like to know how Janitza measurement technology can contribute to your CO₂ accounting?

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Our commitment to CO₂ neutrality

"At a time when the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly noticeable, protecting the environment and preserving our planet are among the greatest challenges.

As a company that offers energy measuring devices and solutions for optimized energy use, Janitza feels a special responsibility. We have therefore been actively committed to reducing our carbon footprint for many years."

Alexander Veidt, Managing Director of Janitza electronics GmbH

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Insights into our path to sustainability

Explore our progress

In our virtual world, we look forward to showing you the progress we have already made on the road to CO₂ neutrality. Simply press the button and immerse yourself in our 3D company:

On the path to a sustainable future

Our strategy on the path to CO₂ neutrality

On the path to a sustainable future we are pursuing a comprehensive approach to climate protection and resource conservation. This approach uses innovative strategies to minimize environmental impact and to foster sustainable growth.

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Create transparency

The first step on the road to CO₂ neutrality is comprehensive transparency about CO₂ emissions. This includes the systematic recording and analysis of the respective consumption and the resulting emissions. The data obtained in this way forms the basis for all further measures and makes the success of the measures visible and verifiable.  As experts in energy measurement technology, recording CO₂ emissions in Scope 1 and 2 (i.e. CO₂ emissions that are generated directly within the company or through purchased energy) is easy for us. Since 2013, energy consumption at Janitza has been recorded and evaluated in detail as part of a certified energy management system.   Scope 3 emissions (which are generated within the value chain but outside the company) are more difficult to record. Janitza works closely with ClimatePartner in this area. This collaboration enables us to quantify and assess the CO₂ emissions of our value chain as accurately as possible.

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Set goals, implement measures

In the second step, the company targets for reducing CO₂ emissions are defined. Janitza has set itself the goal of reducing its emissions  to a minimum through appropriate measures and compensation as quickly as possible and, preferably, under its own steam , but by 2030 at the latest. To achieve this, emissions from all three scopes must be reduced as far as possible and the remaining amount offset.

Every kilowatt hour that is not consumed helps the environment more than financial compensation. In the third step, we therefore implement suitable measures to reduce CO₂ emissions.

These range from large-scale projects, such as the initial commissioning of a further photovoltaic system and the conversion of the company fleet to electric cars, to small-scale measures, such as reducing paper printouts.  

In this way, Janitza has already reduced its own CO₂ emissions at various levels, always with the aim of achieving further savings in the coming years.

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Compensate and certify

Unavoidable CO₂ emissions are offset by certified climate protection projects. These projects demonstrably reduce, avoid or bind greenhouse gases, and are certified according to international standards such as the Verified Carbon Standard or the Gold Standard.

An elementary component of the CO₂ strategy is proof that the calculations of emissions are correct and that the offsetting projects also make a real, verifiable contribution to climate protection. What is important here is the clear transparency of the entire path to CO₂ neutrality. To meet this requirement, Janitza has this certified by an independent institute.

Our measures

On the path to a positive climate contribution

We implement a wide range of specific and consistent measures to make a positive climate contribution and actively help shape a sustainable future.

2013

Certified energy management system in accordance with ISO 50001

2016

Expansion of the PV system and heating/air conditioning via heat pump in the then new administration building

2019

Energy-efficient refurbishment of the research and development building

2020

Installation of an additional PV system and increase in efficiency through improved alignment

2022

Certified CO₂-free electricity from hydropower with proof of origin

2023

Initial commissioning of another PV system; conversion of logistics to a CO₂-neutral transport service provider; installation of e-charging stations; switch to CO₂-neutral packaging

2024

Janitza established as a "Climate Partner certified company"

Partnerships and cooperations

Janitza is in close contact with various partners and service providers as part of its efforts to achieve greater sustainability on the path to CO₂ neutrality, including

VEA der Bundesverband der Energie-Abnehmer e.V.: as an energy consultant for SMEs

VEA initiative for climate-friendly SMEs: supports SMEs in becoming more climate-friendly and saving CO₂.

Reginee - the VEA's REGIonal Network for Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection: an association of regional companies with the aim of reducing CO₂ emissions, sustainably lowering energy costs, and moving towards climate neutrality

The Climate Protection Business Network: an IHK platform for companies that actively contribute to climate protection and want to continuously improve their climate protection expertise, in cooperation with LEA (State Energy Agency of Hesse)

Jobbike

Janitza supports the Jobbike. In 2022, our employees covered more than 16,000 km by bike. This corresponds to a CO₂ saving of 2.6 t CO₂ or the intake of 260 trees.

Digitalization

By reducing paper printouts and separating waste with recycling, resources are conserved.

E-charging stations

The installation and release for use of the e-charging stations is an offer for employees to charge their e-vehicles during working hours.

Modernization

The company has implemented various projects to save energy in everyday working life, such as modernizing the lighting systems with LEDs or controlling them with presence detectors.

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Future plans

In the long term, we want to reduce our carbon footprint to the lowest possible level through our own efforts; to this end, we have agreed climate targets that we will tackle with great commitment in the coming years. These can be viewed on the ClimatePartner website.  

In the future, Janitza will also increasingly take part in collaborations and specialist forums in order to share its own experiences with other companies and support them on the path to CO₂ neutrality.  

Janitza energy measurement devices, in combination with the GridVis® power grid monitoring software, can already be used to display energy consumption in CO₂ performance characteristics. We are continuously developing our software in order to offer our customers customized solutions in the future.

Significance for the environment

Biodiversity Reducing greenhouse gases curbs climate change and helps to preserve numerous ecosystems.

Sea level A rise in global temperatures leads to the melting of the polar ice caps and thus to rising sea levels. This will fundamentally change coastal regions. The lower the rise in temperature, the smaller these changes will be.

Weather extremes A reduction in greenhouse gases can reduce the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods, and droughts.