Sustainability is a continuous journey of improvement and innovation, which we are proud to share in the 2024 Dematic Annual Sustainability Report. Dematic delivers solutions that drive enduring, positive change for people and the planet. This report presents highlights of our achievements in 2024, as well as our strategies for continued improvements through our products, solutions, and services that enrich lives and protect precious resources. 

We enhanced our global sustainability reporting to highlight activities by region and country, and expanded our focus to include the services we provide – ensuring lifecycle support is properly recognized for its essential role in enabling our customers to maximize return on investment and uptime, reducing energy use, and extending asset investments. 

People

Dematic is committed to delivering a workplace that empowers our people by attracting top talent, fostering professional growth, and creating meaningful opportunities for advancement. Through our Ready, Safe + Sound approach, we prioritize a safe, healthy environment for all employees and workers at jobsites. 

Our 2024 safety metrics reflect this pledge, with a 41.4% yearly reduction in Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR), 22% fewer injuries, and, most notably, zero significant injuries. We also certified 100% of our Dematic operations in 2024 for ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management systems.

Planet

Dematic is committed to environmental stewardship, working closely with supply chain partners and customers to minimize the impact of our operations and our customers’ facilities. Our commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero no later than 2050, validated by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi), confirms we are on the right path. And 100% of Dematic operations were certified in 2024 for ISO 14001 environmental management systems.  

Collaboration, accountability, rigorous processes, and responsible sourcing accelerate our progress toward a more sustainable value chain. On our journey to net zero, Dematic Scope 1 and 2 GHG location-based emissions have decreased by 18.6% and 14.8% from a market-based perspective since 2021. Since 2021, Dematic has reduced total energy by 12.5% through the strong collaboration between our Environmental, Health, and Safety and Facility Management teams to ensure we are actively managing consumption.

Products & Services

Dematic delivers sustainably driven customer solutions. We help customers achieve their performance and sustainability goals through close collaboration and a forward-thinking approach. In 2024, we identified key areas for continuous improvement along our sustainability journey and integrated new initiatives into our portfolio. 

For example:

• We innovate with standards: Dematic is working with VDMA on Life Cycle Assessment methodology for intralogistics solutions based on ISO and greenhouse gas (GHG) protocol.

• We reduce noise: Our Dual Diameter Rollers lower conveyance noise by up to 4 decibels, supported by a comprehensive noise reduction product portfolio.

• We drive operational efficiency: Introduced in 2024 for the Dematic Multishuttle®, Super Rapid Transfer (SRT) technology helps customers meet higher order volumes using fewer resources – supporting both operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.

• We are committed to automation energy savings: Reducing electricity use by up to 25%, our high-efficiency IE5 motor drives lower operational costs and environmental impact.

• We build integrated ecosystems: Dematic Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software streamlines and automates workflow processes to minimize maintenance cost. 

• We are customer focused, performance driven: Our drone inspection services provide real-time data and reduced downtime, while increasing safety and cost effectiveness.

Dematic is committed to helping our customers meet today’s demanding market expectations while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges. Let us be your sustainable partner for supply chain automation that delivers enduring, positive change for your operations, people, and the planet.

To learn more or ask questions, contact us: sustainability@dematic.com