Energy consumption As a metalworking company, we have a very energy-intensive value chain. Our goal is therefore to use this energy as efficiently as possible. We also seek to make conscious choices around our primary energy sources and any associated dependencies, and around our energy mix with its resulting greenhouse gas emissions. The following table breaks down our total energy consumption by energy source. The high level of electricity usage results from the large number of production steps and machinery involved in producing our products – from component manufacturing through to final assembly. We also use natural gas both for our production processes and for heating. The total energy consumption for Julius Blum GmbH in the 2022/2023 reporting period amounted to 178.31 GWh. This figure represents a 13.37% reduction compared to the previous year (205.81 GWh), which can be attributed to the lower usage rates for our production machinery. ➔ GRI 302-1 Environment Energy consumption in GWh 2022/23 Total energy consumption 178.31 Fuel consumption from non-renewable sources… 37.76 …of which diesel, petrol and heating oil accounts for 1.86 …of which natural gas accounts for 35.90 Fuel consumption from renewable sources (biogas) 1.95 Electricity and heat purchased from external suppliers (electricity + district heating) 138.50 Self-generated electricity and heat 0.51 Heat sold externally (district heating) 0.41 39
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