At the recent AMB 2024 metalworking exhibition, cutting tool manufacturer Ceratizit unveiled significant advancements in its sustainability efforts. The company reported impressive strides toward its environmental goals, notably a 22% reduction in its corporate carbon footprint (CCF) for the 2023 financial year, compared to its 2020 baseline. This achievement moves Ceratizit closer to its 2025 target of a 35% CCF reduction.
Ceratizit, part of the Plansee Group, shared its key performance indicators (KPIs) for sustainability, highlighting its progress in sustainable innovation, resource efficiency, working conditions, and ecological and social responsibility across its supply chain.
A major KPI in the company’s sustainability strategy is the reduction of carbon emissions. In 2023, Ceratizit successfully lowered its CCF from 201,449 tonnes of CO2e in 2020 to 156,988 tonnes, covering emissions in Scope 1, 2, and 3. The company also surpassed its tungsten recycling target, achieving a 95% recycling rate for this crucial raw material, exceeding the initial goal of 90%.
Andreas Lackner, Ceratizit’s executive board spokesman, emphasized the company’s ambition to lead the industry in sustainability. “We not only want to become more sustainable but also aim to set an example for others,” Lackner said.
Melissa Albeck, also a member of the executive board, added that Ceratizit will now focus more on ensuring attractive working conditions and addressing social and ecological issues throughout its supply chain. Upcoming initiatives based on employee and supplier feedback will target these areas in the coming months.
At AMB 2024, Ceratizit showcased its ProACT-Mill milling cutters, which not only offer up to 30% longer tool life but also utilize the sustainable upGRADE carbide CT-GS20Y. This carbide grade consists of over 99% reclaimed carbide powder, conserving valuable raw materials.
The ProACT-Mill products are part of Ceratizit’s closed-loop production model, where worn carbide tools are bought back, reprocessed, and transformed into new tools. This approach highlights Ceratizit’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing and resource conservation.