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Damstahl material prices remain highly transparent , we recognized that our service level could serve as a strategic differentiator . This involves considerations like how we package and deliver materials to our customers , providing an opportunity to differentiate ourselves while also adopting more environmentally sustainable practices ,” Henrik enlightens .
Our climate calculator simplifies this process ...
Optimizing distribution
Dedicated to sustainability , Damstahl has embarked on initiatives to promote ecofriendliness , benefiting both the company and its customers . “ From a supply chain perspective , our focus is on enhancing efficiency to reduce electricity consumption and transportation , and other actions that contribute to a poor carbon footprint . As part of our endeavor to reduce our carbon footprint , our buildings have been equipped with solar panels . Being a stockist , we source materials from Europe and beyond , storing and distributing them to customers . Transportation , a notable carbon emitter , significantly impacts our collective carbon footprint . Therefore , we ’ re concentrating on optimizing our distribution network to meet customer demand with fewer transport resources , ultimately reducing the number of lorries on the road each day . We have also brought in a transport and distribution manager to evaluate our various markets and develop a more sustainable distribution network without compromising customer service . This goal is mutually shared with our customers , as they also strive for greater sustainability , and collectively , we aim for a more sustainable world . We encourage our customers and suppliers to continually explore new and more sustainable production and transportation methods ,” informs Henrik .
To help customers monitor their carbon footprint , Damstahl provides them with a climate calculator . “ In 2019 , we became aware of the need to provide sufficient evidence of carbon emissions and ensuring the accuracy of data we shared with customers became a priority . Thus , we engaged in extensive discussions with various suppliers to establish third party-validated data as a starting point . Once we had reliable data , we shifted our focus to effectively communicating this information to customers . For a few years , we had an adequate tool for this purpose , and then we enhanced it to create a more user-friendly tool known as the climate calculator . This tool is designed to assist our customers , especially as new regulations come into play . Companies with over 500 employees will soon be required to report their carbon footprint under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ( CSRD ). This means that our larger customers , whose customers are even larger OEMs , will need to obtain data from their suppliers . These reports encompass not only emissions from materials like steel but also other scope 3 emissions as well as scope 1 and 2 emissions . They must account for everything from cafeteria food to electricity usage and heating . Our climate calculator simplifies this process by calculating the direct emissions associated with our clients ’ stainless steel and aluminum purchases ,” elaborates Michael .
Damstahl is making strides towards its sustainability objectives through initiatives such as solar panel installation and optimized transportation to reduce emissions . The company ’ s commitment to empowering customers with reliable data enables longterm solutions for lower environmental footprints across the supply chain . ■
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