RIEDEL Communications GmbH & Co KG
Environmental Report 2022

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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Environmental Management in RIEDEL Communications GmbH & Co KG ............................................. 5
1. Current Situation ................................................................................................................................ 5
1.1.

Logistics, production and procurement management. ........................................................... 5

1.2.

Employee mobility ................................................................................................................... 6

1.3.

Energy and waste consumption .............................................................................................. 7

2. Plans, goals and targets to improve environmental sustainability .................................................... 8
2.1.

Production of Greenhouse Gas Emissions............................................................................... 8

2.1.1.

Scope 1 ............................................................................................................................ 9

2.1.2.

Scope 2 .......................................................................................................................... 10

2.1.3.

Scope 3 .......................................................................................................................... 12

2.2.

Water consumption ............................................................................................................... 12

Afterword .............................................................................................................................................. 14
Annex I. Summary of environmental targets ........................................................................................ 152

FOREWORD – Lutz Rathmann / CEO, Managed Technology Division / Riedel Communications
I am delighted to present our first-ever Environmental Report as the CEO of Riedel’s Managed Technology
Division. This marks an exciting milestone for us as we embark on our journey towards becoming a moresustainable and environmentally friendly organisation.
Over the past year, we have taken significant strides in understanding and addressing our environmental
impact. While we recognise that we are at the beginning of this transformative process, we are committed tomaking a positive difference.
Sustainability has become a central pillar of our corporate values. Our dedication to creating a greener future
has led us to implement various initiatives aimed at measuring and reducing our carbon footprint. Throughmany different activities, we have already and will further make noticeable progress in measuring andminimising our environmental impact.
However, we understand that this is just the beginning. Our ultimate goal is to achieve a recognised
sustainability certification in order to validate our efforts and demonstrate our commitment to meeting
stringent environmental standards.
As we strive towards this certification, we remain dedicated to engaging all stakeholders in our sustainability
journey. We value the input and collaboration of our employees, divisions, group members and suppliers.
Together, we can foster a culture of environmental responsibility and innovation.
While we may be only one year into our sustainability endeavours, we are driven by a strong sense of purposeand optimism. We believe that every step, no matter how small, contributes to the greater mission ofsafeguarding our planet for future generations.
Transparency is fundamental to our progress, and we are committed to providing regular updates on oursustainability performance. This report marks the first of many, as we seek continuous improvement andlearning throughout our sustainability endeavours.
In conclusion, I extend my gratitude to all stakeholders for your support as we embark on this transformative
journey. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and forge a path towards a more sustainable future.
Thank you for being part of our commitment to sustainability.
Sincerely,
Lutz Rathmann
CEO, Managed Technology Division3

Introduction
Riedel Communications, founded in 1987, designs, manufactures and distributes innovative realtime networks for video, audio and communications. Its products are used for broadcast, proaudio, event, sports, theatre and security applications worldwide. The company is known forpioneering digital audio matrix systems, as well as SDI and IP-based media networks. Riedel isheadquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, and employs over 1000 people in 30 locations throughout
Europe, Australia, Asia and the Americas.
Riedel operates in three business fields:Manufacturing: Riedel designs, manufactures and distributes pioneering real-time
networks for video, audio and communications. Its products are used worldwide forbroadcast, pro-audio, event, sports, theatre and security applications.
Managed Technology: Managed technology is much more than technology rentals. With
Riedel’s equipment also comes the company’s expertise. In addition to state-of-the-art
audio, video, IT and communications technology, Riedel also offers comprehensive service
and support, from project planning to on-site implementation.
Riedel Networks: a global network services provider, focused on tailormade networks. It islisted in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Services, Global, as a niche provider
specialised in mid-sized internationals and the media and events sector.

We recognise that environmental protection is a common issue for society as a whole and are
therefore committed to doing our part by promoting environmental sustainability and operating
responsibly, in accordance with all environmental regulations, legislation and best practices.
We are committed to carrying out all business processes in line with our Environmental Policy andto purposefully move toward the goals stated in this Environmental Management System.

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Environmental Management in RIEDEL Communications GmbH & Co KG
RIEDEL’s sustainability programme (i.e., the Environmental Policy and EMS) is coordinated by ourEnvironmental Management Expert who reports to the C-level management. The ambition of thisprogramme is to implement ideas for sustainable living into our daily work life by kickstarting, executing
and reviewing group-wide initiatives in this field and setting prominent examples intended to raise
everyone’s awareness of their contribution to sustainability. The Environmental Policy, as well as the goals
that are set in the Environmental Management System are revisited and updated, as needed, every six
months. The current Environmental Report focuses on Riedel GmbH & CO KG, whose main premises
including the main production site and administrative headquarters are located in Wuppertal.
Given that the nature of our business does not entail critical risks for the environment itself (e.g., we do notcreate immediate noise/air emissions), our sustainability initiatives rather focus on the opportunity side ofthe equation. In other words, we evaluate our operational activities with the explicit goal of minimising ourenvironmental impact and thereby maximise opportunities for carrying out our business activities
sustainably.
When it comes to risks inherent to all supply chain activities, we comply with and monitor all critical risks
as required by legislation and international quality standards.
Our Environmental Policy and our Environmental Goals are communicated to all managers and employees
through an internal employee portal and RIEDEL employee guidelines.

1. Current Situation
Since the onset of the pandemic, 2022 is the first year in which work and processes in the events andentertainment sector have returned, more or less, to “normal”. Not only have things gone back to normal,
but the activity has been even greater than before, which has also meant more business for Riedel. Thatalso means that the number of employees has increased in comparison with 2021. The growth of revenue
and employee numbers, as well as the end of COVID-19 restrictions had an impact on the production ofgreenhouse gasses. Unfortunately, however, when you look at the total figures, this impact was not always
positive.
While this is our first official publication of an Environmental Management Report, we have already madegreat strides in making our facilities, work and production processes more environmentally friendly.

1.1.

Logistics, production and procurement management.

For several years now, our logistics department has improved its operations to make it moreenvironmentally friendly. The foil that we use for wrapping our sales orders is 60% recycled and we use awrapping machine for the process, which saves us 40% of wrapping material, as the foil is thinner and themachine increases the stretch factor against manual application to an optimum level. As a result, less foil isneeded overall.

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For shipment of our Riedel products, we use 100% recycled cardboard boxes, which are adapted to thedimensions of the goods to: (a) use as little filling as possible; and (b) reduce the amount of waste. The
filling itself consists of 80% recycled materials.
Our delivery pallets are made from 100% recycled sawdust, and we use Euro-pallets which, in the case ofdeliveries to our internal sites, are always exchanged equally, thus reducing wood waste.
For rental jobs, we use and re-use plastic pallets until they deteriorate to the point they are no longer viable
for the transportation of goods and are instead sent to recycling. We also pack most of the rental equipment
in aluminium boxes as they provide the best possible protection for highly sensitive goods and are secured
with tension belts during delivery, so they may be used almost indefinitely if they do not get damaged. In
addition, the lightweight properties of the aluminium help reduce the carbon footprint duringtransportation.
The operations of most of our carriers are climate neutral or they have set the goal to have climate neutral
operations in the near future.
When it comes to our production sector, when working on innovations/designing our products, we are
already considering environmental issues. In general, we are moving towards more software-based
products and downsizing our equipment. It therefore becomes smaller in size and weight, which has apositive impact on reducing our environmental footprint. Good examples include Riedel’s MediorNet
distributed AV network infrastructure, a family of technologies that combine signal transport, routing,processing and conversion in a redundant real-time network, and Riedel’s SmartPanels, which combine
control, intercom and other applications into one panel, naturally ensuring a more environmentally
sustainable production cycle. The compact, modular and multifunctional design is created to make audiovideo processes more energy efficient, as well as reducing waste when a change of details is required1.

1.2.

Employee mobility

Riedel Communications has implemented several initiatives to encourage our employees to choose moreenvironmentally friendly mobility solutions.
For more active and greener everyday mobility options, Riedel Communications offers a JobBike leasing
programme, which allows employees to buy a bike and pay for it through leasing for additional benefits. In
addition, Riedel covers employees’ share of the fully comprehensive insurance which is included in theleasing package. And for days when the weather is not ideal for bike rides, or for those who prefer public
transport over cycling, we also offer the discount for Wuppertal’s monthly public transport abo-tickets.
Riedel’s employee parking also offers designated parking spaces for electric cars with charging stations.
For those entitled to a company car, our company car policy includes the “CO2 emissions rule”, whereby
the lower the CO2 emissions of the car/engine you select, the higher your monthly budget1

https://www.sportsvideo.org/2022/10/28/svg-tech-insight-coming-to-environmental-sustainability-naturally-via-amodular-software-defined-approach/6All Riedel offices (both HQ and international offices) are fitted with professional teleconferencing
equipment targeted at maximising the number of virtual meetings and reducing business trips to thereasonable minimum. Employees at all levels are provided with video telephony software (Microsoft
Teams) and are encouraged to use this as the primary communication channel within the company.

1.3.

Energy and waste consumption

1.3.1. Energy
To reduce power consumption, practically all buildings at Riedel’s headquarters use LED lighting. Several
areas are equipped with automatic light switches, which are motion-activated and switch off if no motion
is detected for a period of time. Lights are also switched off automatically in the evening in somedepartments.
In 2022, Riedel’s headquarters extended its photovoltaic system to 500 kWh. All energy produced is fully
consumed by the RIEDEL Technology Park.
1.3.2. Waste
At Riedel, we practise the “3Rs rule” – reduce, reuse, recycle – to minimise the amount of waste produced.
In 2022, waste was separated into paper and residual waste, and metal and electronic waste was collected
separately.

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2. Plans, goals and targets to improve environmental sustainability
Given that the nature of our business does not entail critical risks for the environment itself (e.g., we do notcreate immediate noise/air emissions), our sustainability initiatives rather focus on the opportunity side of theequation. In other words, we evaluate our operational activities with the explicit goal of minimising ourenvironmental impact and thereby maximise opportunities for carrying out our business activities sustainably.
When it comes to risks inherent to all supply chain activities, we comply with and monitor all critical risks
as required by legislation and international quality standards.
Our sustainability programme is built on two ambitions:-

Committing ourselves to sustainable living and working.
Inspiring others to practise sustainable living and working.

Therefore, many of our activities in this field explicitly focus on setting prominent examples for sustainable
life and work styles to encourage critical thinking in this regard.

2.1.

Production of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Greenhouse gas emissions are divided into three ‘scopes’. Scope 1 emissions are direct emissions fromour owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from the generation ofpurchased energy. Scope 3 emissions are all indirect emissions that are not included in Scope 2 and that
occur in the value chain of the reporting company, including both upstream and downstream emissions.2

Figure 1. Scopes and emissions across the value chain (Source: GHG Protocol3)

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https://ghgprotocol.org/sites/default/files/standards_supporting/FAQ.pdf

https://ghgprotocol.org/sites/default/files/ghgp/standards_supporting/Diagram%20of%20scopes%20and%20emissi
ons%20across%20the%20value%20chain.pdf

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tonnes CO2-eq, which is 14.12% higher than in 2021 (6,957.47 tonnes CO2-eq). The main factor impacting
the increase of GHG emissions was the growth of our sales. If we exclude Scope 3, where more than 87%
of GHG are produced by sold products, Scope 1 and Scope 2 produced GHG emissions are 1.43% lower thanin 2021 (937.24 tonnes CO2-eq in 2022 and 950.81 tonnes CO2-eq in 2021).

Produced GHG emissions tCO2-eq
9000

Scope 1; 88,49

8000

Scope 1; 70,89

7000

Scope 2; 848,75

6000

Scope 2; 879,92

5000
4000
3000

Scope 3; 7000,39

Scope 3; 6006,66

2000
1000
0
2021

2022
Scope 3

Scope 2

Scope 1

However, this is not to say that we do not need to be mindful of these figures. Riedel must make more
efforts to reach our target of reducing our GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 (in comparison with base year2021) and focus our efforts on achieving the EU’s common target of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas
emissions by 2050, which is also our target for that year.

2.1.1. Scope 1
Scope 1 GHG emissions at Riedel Communications are generated by our carpark, where at year-end 2022
we had 46 cars (47 at year-end 2021), of which 23% are electric or plug-in hybrids. In total, Scope 1
emissions produced in 2022 reached 88.494 tonnes CO2-eq, and that is almost 25% more compared to 2021
(70.89 tonnes CO2-eq).
The main explanation for this increase is the end of pandemic restrictions and the rise in the number of
events in 2022.
Our targets for reducing Scope 1 GHG emissions:

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For Scope 1 GHG emission calculations, emission factors published by the IPCC Emission Factor Database(https://www.ipcc-nggip.iges.or.jp/EFDB/main.php) were used.

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2. Move towards making carpark consist of a minimum of 75% of cars fuelled by renewable energy
by 2030.

2.1.2. Scope 2
Our Scope 2 GHG emissions are produced by electric energy consumed at our premises, as well as oil thatis consumed in heating periods. While in 2022, we have expanded our photovoltaic energy production,
most electric energy is still purchased from local providers.
The total produced GHG emissions that fall under Scope 2 in 2022 were 848.75 tonnes CO2-eq, which is
3.54% less than in 2021 (879.92 tonnes CO2-eq).

Scope 2 emissions tCO2-eq
1000
900
800
700

322,22278,95

557,7

569,8

2021

2022

600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Power Consumption

Heating

Our target is to reduce Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 in comparison with the base year (2021).
2.1.2.1.

Power Consumption

In recent years, the power consumption at Riedel’s Headquarters overall has been Rising slightly, in turn
having an impact on our GHG emissions. However, the main reason for this is the growth of the business.
For instance, since 2018 we can point to the opening of a new warehouse that we use more intensively, theincrease in the number of employees and the plant’s increased revenue.

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In 2022, total by power usage produced GHG emissions are 569.85 tonnes CO2-eq, which is 2.17% morethan in 2021 (557.7 tonnes CO2-eq)6. The main reasons for this are the growth of operations handled in the
new warehouse, as well as the increase in the number of offices and the further addition of e-charging
stations.
Riedel Communications has a photovoltaic system in place, which was expanded in 2022 to 500 kWh. The
amount of energy produced was 104,000 kWh in 2020, 92,452 kWh in 2021 and 152,739 kWh in 2022. Allenergy produced is fully consumed by RIEDEL Technology Park.

Power consumption (MWh)
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
2018

2019
Electricity mix

2020

2021

2022

Solar power

In part, the possibilities of reducing produced GHGs relies on our local power provider, which has a target
to switch to power fully produced from renewable energy sources by 2035.
2.1.2.2.

Heating and oil consumption

The buildings at Riedel’s HQ are heated with oil, and oil consumption every year has been at similar levels.
Oil / heating consumption is also related to average exterior temperatures and the m2 heated at the site.
Total produced GHG emissions in 2022 were 278.957 tonnes CO2-eq which is 13.43% less than in 2021
(322.22 tonnes CO2-eq).
One of the factors that helped to reduce the heating consumption is the decision to reduce the averageheating temperature at the site by 1-2 degrees Celsius.

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For calculations of GHG emissions produced by power consumption, emission factors published by Umwelt
Bundesamt (https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/sites/default/files/medien/1410/publikationen/2022-04-13_cc_152022_strommix_2022_fin_bf.pdf) were used.
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Location-based greenhouse gas emissions.
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For calculations of GHG emissions produced by heating, emission factors published by Umwelt Bundesamt(https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/sites/default/files/medien/479/publikationen/cc_29-2022_emission-factorsfossil-fuels.pdf) were used.

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2.1.3. Scope 3
Scope 3 includes a wide variety of GHG emission producing factors; therefore, in our case, as amanufacturing and service company, the majority of produced GHG emissions fall under this scope.
Total produced GHG emissions in 2022 in Scope 3 were 7,000.39 tonnes CO2-eq, which is 16.54% more thanin 2021 (6,606.66 tonnes CO2-eq).
When divided by categories, the produced greenhouse gas emissions are as follows:
Category

2022 emissions (tonnes 2021 emissions (tonnes Change
CO2-eq)CO2-eq)Waste Generated in 2.72
2.47
+0.25%
Operations8
Business Travel
868.4991295.85-32.98%10
Use of Sold Products
6129.18
4708.34+30.18%Since the onset of the pandemic, 2022 was the first year in which the world returned to “normal”, and that
was apparent also in our company. For instance, we saw an increase in the number of events and orders,which in turn impacted our Scope 3 emissions, especially in the categories related to sold products. While
the Use of Sold Products category shows high GHG emissions, it must be remembered that produced
emissions are calculated over the lifetime of a device (3 years) and it is an approximate number, since theproduced GHG emissions are highly dependent on the type of power used (i.e., renewable energy, fossil
fuels or mixed energies), as well as the energy factor in the country where the device is actually used.
Although the number of orders and employee count rose last year, the waste emission amount has risen
relatively little. However, in the future, we must think about reducing this figure despite the greaternumbers of employees and orders.
Riedel Communications’ aim for 2025 is to reduce unrecycled waste by 50%. Currently, we separate waste
into three factions: paper, metal/electronics, and other. Batteries are also handled separately from all otherwaste. Furthermore, Riedel implements a “reduce, reuse, recycle” policy to minimise the amount of waste.
One of the main actions for reducing the amount of unrecycled waste is to implement separate plastic
waste collection in 2023.

2.2.

Water consumption

Water consumption at the headquarters has remained at similar levels every year. However, we can see
the decline in water usage in the last three years. While in 2020 water consumption was 5,799 CBM, in
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Emission factors for calculation process are taken from DEFRA(https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-conversion-factors-for-company-reporting).
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Emissions provided by supplier.
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As emission factor for this position has been taken CO2-eq emission factor in European Union(https://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/daviz/co2-emission-intensity-12/#tab-googlechartid_chart_11),
therefore there might be deviations of amount, depending on consumers country and type of power used byconsumer.

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2021 and 2022 it was 3,982 CBM and 3,983 CBM respectively. Water at the headquarters is mainly used
for employees’ daily needs (drinking water and bathroom facilities). As a result, there is little margin forwater consumption reduction.
Our target is to keep the water usage at current levels (3,500 – 4,500 CBM) even with further growth in thebusiness.

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Afterword
Although this is our first official report on environmental sustainability, it is great to see that we havealready been working in many areas with environmental and climate aspects in mind. That said, we
understand the need and are committed to doing more to focus our efforts on achieving international
climate and environmental targets. This also includes working on more detailed and thorough data analyses
for reporting and collaborating with our suppliers and other stakeholders to find the best solutions forreaching our targets, especially when it comes to reducing Scope 3 emissions.
We believe that we can reach our set goals and are committed to providing regular reports in this area toall interested parties, with the hope of also motivating them to strive for the target of Net Zero Emissions
by 2050.

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Annex I. Summary of environmental targets
GHG Emission reduction targets
TargetNet Zero GHG emissions across the value chain
Reduce our GHG emissions by 50%
Reduce Scope 1 GHG emissions by 75%
Move towards making carpark consist of a minimum of 75% of cars fuelled
by renewable energy
Reduce Scope 2 emissions by 50%

Base Year
2021
2021
2021

Year
2050
2030
2035

N/A

2030

2021

2030

Environmental targets
Code
E_1
E_5

TargetReduce unrecycled waste by 50% in comparison with base year (2021)
Keep the water usage at current levels (3,500 – 4,500 CBM).

Year
2025
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