Saving energy and
reducing CO₂ emissions
Certified energy management
To save energy, one first has to comprehensively identify the potential. At Storck, we review this systematically – and already established an energy management system across sites back in 2012, which is certified according to the ISO 50001 standard. Among other things, it calls for careful analysis and detailed energy monitoring.
Our energy management experts measure and document energy consumption at established intervals. The resulting data form the basis for identifying potential savings, systematically realising these savings and effectively improving our energy efficiency. We invested in more than 500 measures since 2012 alone to reduce energy consumption, improve energy efficiency and utilise renewable energy sources.
Improving energy efficiency
As a production company, the economical use of energy is an important lever for us to actively pursue climate protection. We focus on fossil energy sources in particular since their combustion releases greenhouse gases. In our sustainability policy, we have defined an ambitious and measurable concrete target for these energy sources in our production:
We want to reduce the consumption of primary energy from fossil fuels – based on the reference year of 2008 – by at least 45% per tonne of finished goods by 2030.
Two approaches will help us reach this target: with our own cogeneration plants, we improve efficiency directly in energy generation and, as illustrated by the example of hybrid heat exchangers in refrigeration, we are continuously becoming more efficient in energy consumption.
Own electricity generation
Ramping up our own electricity production stabilises our electricity supply, ensuring supply security – especially in times of energy shortages and sensitive supply chains. We realise this not only with our own cogeneration plants but also by intensifying the expansion of photovoltaic systems. Our spacious plant premises in Halle and Ohrdruf offer suitable space for roof- and ground-mounted PV installations. In Halle, for example, car parks will be roofed with solar carports. Heat pumps will also be used for energy generation at our production sites going forward.
We already produce 40% of our own electricity demand. Our goal is to cover more than 50% of our electricity consumption with in-house electricity generation by 2030.
Own electricity generation examples
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
In addition to the efficient use of energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a guiding principle for Storck. We systematically look for ways to lower CO₂e emissions. To this end, we calculate, analyse and monitor our balances annually. All emissions produced in the entire upstream value chain for our products and up to the delivery of goods to our customers are considered. We are verified according to the ISO 14064-1 standard with regard to this calculation.
Our goal is to reduce energy-specific CO₂e emissions per tonne of finished goods by 50% compared to the base year of 2008 by 2030. So far we were able to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions at our production sites by nearly 25%.
Climate protection in logistics
We can make an active contribution to climate protection with the most efficient possible transport of goods. Our logistics processes are geared towards energy efficiency and the reduction of CO₂e emissions through numerous individual measures. The analysis of existing logistics data as the basis for the conscious control and continuous improvement of transport management processes forms an important foundation.
Combined transport
Efficient planning in our logistics aims to combine confectionery deliveries with the collection of raw materials, thereby reducing the number of trips. For example, lorries that deliver products to customers load packaging materials needed at the production sites on the way back. We procure most of these raw materials and packaging from Germany and other EU countries, which means they do not have to be transported by air.
For maritime containers, we are increasingly using what is known as combined transport: instead of just using lorries, the containers are transported to the port of departure by lorry, rail and river barge.
Saving fuel and reducing emissions
At our largest production sites in Halle and Ohrdruf, we have built dedicated, modern, energy-efficient high-bay racking warehouses where we consolidate the products from the German plants for shipment. Having the warehouses connected directly to the production facilities considerably reduces the transport of goods and eases the strain on transportation networks.
An electric truck has been driving between the warehouses in Halle and Ohrdruf for Storck since 2024. If powered entirely by renewable energy, the e-truck has the potential to reduce CO₂e emissions by more than 100 tons each year.
Optimal utilisation of cargo space
Precise logistics planning helps us optimise the utilisation of lorry cargo space for increased efficiency. Especially over longer distances between our own production sites and warehouses, we are increasingly using longer trailers that can be loaded with up to 72 pallets. This reduces the number of trips and CO₂e emissions.
