How Dematic Is Shaping a Sustainable Future
DeAnn Hargis, Dematic Director of Sustainability, provides insights on the progress Dematic and our customers have made innovating for a more sustainable future and the lasting positive impact we hope to make.
Earth Month is the perfect time to reflect on how businesses are evolving to embrace sustainability as a competitive advantage. At Dematic, we strive to weave sustainability into how we approach every solution, process, and decision. We understand lowering our carbon footprint not only reduces operating expenses but also creates significant stakeholder value and helps our customers reach their required climate targets.
Sustainability vs. efficiency
While efficiency is about optimising processes to meet short-term profitability goals, sustainability takes a broader, long-term view. It is about creating repeatable efficiencies that positively impact people, the planet, and society.
Innovating for a sustainable future
Here are some of the ways Dematic is helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals:
- Lifecycle Assessment Methodology: We are part of a global team with VDMA, a German-based mechanical engineering association, developing a groundbreaking lifecycle assessment methodology for intralogistics solutions. Once completed, this will allow customers to understand the full lifecycle of their installed solution — a game changer for sustainability.
- Noise Reduction: Our patented dual diameter rollers reduce noise by up to 4 dBa — every 3 dBa reduction eliminates overall noise energy by 50%.
- Operator Safety: Our workstations meet low-risk ratings on the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA scale) for repetitive movement injuries, ensuring safety and comfort for operators.
- Energy Efficiency: Optimised routes using AMRs reduce energy consumption. For conveyor systems, high-efficiency motor drives (IE5 drives) cut kilowatt usage by up to 25%.
A trusted partner in sustainability
Dematic is proud to be a low-risk global supplier, validated by our commitments to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) excellence.
- EcoVadis Ratings: Dematic leads when it comes to EcoVadis ratings — with silver or gold EcoVadis ratings in each of our regions. This places us in the top 5% to 15% of all companies rated.
- ISO Certifications: Dematic leads for safety and environment management. Dematic is 100% certified in ISO 14000 (Environment Management) and 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management).
- Net Zero Goals: Our commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi), confirms we are on the right path for a sustainable future within Dematic and in partnership with our suppliers and customers.
Our carbon footprint becomes our customers’ carbon footprint
When customers buy from us, we are part of their Scope 3 emissions for purchased goods and services. When a solution goes live, it becomes a source of their annual Scope 1 & 2 emissions.
This Earth Month, we celebrate the progress we have made and continue to innovate for a more sustainable future. Together, we can make a lasting positive impact on our planet.