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Waste Although waste management represents a relatively small proportion of our GHG emissions - around 1% of other Scope 3 emissions - proper waste management must be at the heart of all industrial organisations’ processes as part of UN SDG target 12.5. At Schréder, we have long been committed to the principles of the circular economy, and we aim to minimise our production waste, before recycling unavoidable waste. Our continuous efforts have enabled us to ensure that 89% of our non-hazardous waste was collected for recycling in 2024. Although this is lower than the previous year’s result (91%), it still demonstrates our company’s commitment to maximising the recycling of waste from our production sites.
Recycling
Schréder’s luminaire recycling programme extends beyond Europe, where the WEEE directive makes this process mandatory and clear. Our Australian subsidiary also manages the waste generated by the transition from traditional lighting to more efficient LED lighting. Australia is currently facing a serious lighting waste challenge, with millions of old bulbs, tubes, lamps and assemblies going to landfill each year.
To do our part, we decided to develop our own luminaire recycling process in partnership with Sims Metal. Implementing this recycling programme is a positive step in diverting recyclable material from our landfill. Sims Metal will provide a recycling certificate stating the amount of material recycled and a breakdown of the material recovered.
Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) LED Upgrade and Sustainability Outcome
Harness Racing Victoria (HRV), Australia contracted us to upgrade the lighting infrastructure at three major venues
We facilitated a dedicated metal recycling stream, ensuring that all eligible components were collected, sorted and delivered to approved metal recyclers. This initiative included: • Coordinating logistics for the removal of metal parts from the site; • Ensuring clear separation of recyclable metals from non-recyclable metals;. • Partnering with certified recycling facilities for traceable processing. The HRV LED upgrade project demonstrates the power of sustainable design and execution. By combining energy- efficient technologies with a commitment to recycling and resource recovery, we have not only delivered improved operational outcomes for Harness Racing Victoria, but also lasting environmental benefits.
Non-Hazardous Waste
Non-Hazardous Waste
3%
8%
Recycling Landfill Incineration
- Cranbourne, Kilmore and Geelong - to improve performance, reliability and energy efficiency. Sustainability was embedded throughout the project lifecycle, from selecting the equipment to the end-of- life treatment of the old fittings. All the new floodlights offer superior optical performance and energy savings, dramatically reducing the clubs’ carbon footprint. Over 10,000 kilograms of metal recycled HRV required a sustainable end-of-life solution for obsolete metal components that formed part of its lighting infrastructure. Disposing of these materials through traditional waste streams would have contributed significantly to landfill and missed opportunities for resource recovery.
89%
At Schréder, we believe that the best waste management is to never produce waste in the first place. We are therefore committed to responsible waste management, prioritising reduction and recycling to minimise our environmental impact. To this end, we have implemented a management system that goes beyond legal compliance to establish sustainable practices.
12.2 - By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
Honorino Estevez Plant Director (Spain)
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