2023
Sustainability report on machine recording

Sustainability Report for Automated Recording

On the wheels, done, go!

On your bikes, ready, go!

Hello everyone!

As a founder and CEO of Supernova, I invite you to learn more about our sustainability activities. As an enthusiastic cyclist since childhood, I have always been very close to nature and quickly realized how important it is to protect them. The bike is the drive behind Supernova and significantly shapes our philosophy and products. To make sustainable decisions in the company for an environmentally friendly means of transport is only consistent. This first supernova sustainability report should give you an insight into what our decisions were, what results they led to and what we can do better in the future. I am very happy if the report stimulates inquiries and we can enter into a dialogue. Let us pave the way to more sustainability in the bicycle industry and let us inspire other people to inspire environmentally friendly mobility together.

Many greetings from the Black Forest!

Marcus Wallmeyer
CEO

Hello Everyone, 

As the Founder and Ceo of Supernova, I Invite You To Find Out More About Our Activities in the Area of ​​Sustainability. As an enthusiastic cyclist Since Childhood, I have always been very close to nature and quickly realized how important it is to protect it. The bicycle is the driving force Behind Supernova and Plays a Key Role in Shaping Our Philosophy and Products. Making Sustainable Decisions Within the Company is only natural given our focus on Environmentally Friendly Transportation. This first supernova sustainability report is intended to give you an insight into what our decisions were, what results they have led to and what we can do better in the future. I on the Delighted IF the Report Prompts Questions and We Can Enter Into A Dialog. Let’s pave the way for more sustainability in the Bicycle Industry Together and Let’s Inspire Other People to Embrace Environmentally Friendly Mobility - Best Wishes From The Black Forest!

Marcus Wallmeyer
CEO

 

Supernova facts

Supernova facts

De Supernova was founded in 1997 by Marcus Wallmeyer, who still leads the company. His visions as an industrial designer together with a lot of practical know-how as a passionate cyclist with many years of racing career-flow into the design of all products. Supernova lighting systems for bicycles and e-bikes have already won over 41 international prizes and are known for their innovative design, their quality and for their commitment in the field of sustainability. Supernova therefore also promises ten years of repair and provides extraordinary five -year guarantee. The company from Gundelfingen near Freiburg im Breisgau now has almost 60 employees.

En Supernova was founded in 1997 by Marcus Wallmeyer, who continues to lead the company to this day. His vision as an industrial designer, combined with extensive practice practice as an avid cyclist with a long career in competitive racing, inform the design of all products. Supernova Lighting Systems for Bicycles and E-BIKES HAVE ALREADY WON OUN 41 International Awards and Are Rene for Their Innovative Design, Quality, and Durability. Supernova promises ten years of repair and offer to exceptional five-year Warranty. The Company from Gundelfingen Near Freiburg im Breisgau Now Has Nearly 60 Employees.

Employees in Gundelfingen

Employees in Gundelfingen

56

Founded

Founded

1997

World innovations since 1997

World Innovations Since 1997

21

Since 2019
Beat 2019

Direct dealer worldwide

Direct Dealers Worldwide

1327

CO2 emissions 

CO2 emissions 

-5 %

Increase in the production area

Increase in Production Area

+ 460 %

Since 2022
Beat 2022

In Germany, since 2018 

In Germany, Since 2018

International Awards

International Awards

41

Repairability

Repairability

10 years

Highlights 2023

De In addition to the creation of our sustainability strategy, the 7 points plan, our focus for 2023 was on the topic of "reduce". Our goal: as little CO2 as possible. By participating in the CO2 plan project, we lower CO2 consumption at our location in Gundelfingen. With the help of Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) of our headlights, we can take measures to reduce the CO2 footprint of our products. For us, this also means strengthening production in Gundelfingen and continuing to work with a high proportion of European components.

En in Addition to Creating our sustainability strategy, the 7-point plan, our focus for 2023 was on the topic of “reduce”. Our goal: as Little Co2 as Possible. By Participating in the CO2 Plan Project, We are reducing co2 consumption at our site in Gundelfingen. With the help of product carbon footprints (PCFS) for our lights, we can take Take Take Measures to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of our Products. For us, however, this meant the strengtengening production in Gundelfingen and continuing to work with a high proportion of European components.

7-point plan

7-point plan 

Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)

Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)

High proportion of European components

High proportion of European Components

CO2 lowering at the location

CO2 reduction on site

Manufacturing also in Gundelfingen

So manufacturing in Gundelfingen

Our company philosophy

Our Company Philosophy

De Supernova emerged from passion for cycling. We want to inspire people with timeless product design, the highest quality and longevity for cycling and make their mobility even more secure. Cycling is the most efficient, economic and environmentally friendly type of transportation that exists. Every kilometer covered with the bike saves on a car. For us, cycling is a attitude to life. We are proud to be a small part of the great movement that tries to preserve our valuable planet not only for ourselves, but also for future generations. We design our products environmentally friendly and produce you environmentally friendly and under ethical conditions. We pay particular attention to good repairability and excellent service in order to make the user experience positive over the entire service life.

En Supernova was born out of a passion for cycling. We want to Inspire People to Cycle With Timeless Product Design, The Highest Quality and Durability, While Making Your Mobility Even Safer. Cycling is the most efficient, Economical and Environmentally Friendly Form of Transportation there is. Every kilometer covered by bike saves kilometer drive by car. For us, cycling is a way of life. We Are Proud To Be a Small Part of the Great Movement That Is Trying To Preserve Our Precious Planet Not only for Ourselves, but so for future generations. We design Our Products to Be Environmentally Friendly and Produce Them in an Eco-Friendly and Ethical Way. We pay particular Attention to good repairability and excellent service to ensure a positive user experience throughout the product’s lifetime.

design

design

We invest a lot of energy in a timeless product design so that our products are used for years. Design is elementary important to make a product not only functional but also aesthetically durable. Good design also means careful choice of materials, well thought -out construction and uncomplicated repair.

We Invest a Lot of Energy in Timeless Product Design So that our Products Can Be Enjoyed for Years To Come. Design is fundamental Important to make a product not only functional but so aesthetically durable. Good Design So Means Careful Choice of Materials, Well Thought-Out Construction and Uncomplicated Repairability.

Quality

Quality

Supernova constructs all products for at least 10 years of service life for hardest use. Our prototypes are not only tested in the laboratory for high test standards, but also at
Extreme conditions in the field. Our 5-year guarantee underlines our quality promise. In addition, we offer fast and uncomplicated service, also for older headlights!

Supernova Designs All Products to Last at Least 10 Years Under The Toughest Conditions. Our prototypes are not only tested according to high test standards in the laboratory, but so under extreme conditions in the field. Our 5-Year Guarantee Underlines Our Quality Promise. In addition, we offer fast and uncomplicated service, Even for Older Lights.

sustainability

Sustainability

Sustainability is taken into account as an important factor for all projects. With the conscious decision for environmentally friendly processes in every phase of your life cycle, we achieve sustainable products. Due to the development of safe, durable and attractive components

We also motivate people to prefer the bike to the car.

Sustainability is Considered to Important Factor in All Projects. By CONSCIOUSLY CHOOSING ENVORMMENTALLY Friendly Processes at Every Stage of their Lifecycle, We Achiev Sustainable Products. Additionally, by Developing Safe, Durable, and Attractive Components, We motivate People to Choose Bicycles Over Cars.

The longevity as the core principle of sustainability: Our focus is on producing lighting systems that reliably do their job under toughest conditions at least a decade. A long -lasting headlight also means less resource consumption, less waste and a lower ecological footprint.

En Longevity as a Core Principle of Sustainability: Our Focus is on Producing Lighting Systems That Will Provide Reliable Service for At Least A Decade Under The Toughest Conditions. A Long-Lasting Light So Means Less Resource Consumption, Less Waste and a Smaller Ecological Footprint.

Green milestones

Green Milestones

1995

birth

Birth

Birth of Supernova through an "upcycling" project: The first headlight is in a tomato canine. 

Birth of Supernova through on “Upcycling” Project: The First Light is in a tomato paste can.

DE in our time beam are important environmental milestones in our company history. Each section shows our ongoing efforts and successes in the area of ​​environmental protection and sustainability. 

En our timeline showcases significant environmental milestones in our company’s history. Each segment Highlights Our Ongoing EFFORTS AND ACHIEVETS in Environmental Protection and Sustainability.

 

Pathfinder

Pathfinder

First series headlight: Quality and durability as reference points that still apply to the development of Supernova products.

First Series Light: Quality and Durability as Reference Points that
Still Apply to the Development of Supernova Products Today.

1997

Introduction of a gas discharge light with significantly longer lifespan than halogen lamps with significantly more luminosity.

Introduction of a Gas Discharge Light With A Significantly Longer Service Life Than Halogen Lights with Significant more Luminosity.

1999

xenon

xenon

2001

48 Seven

48 Seven

LED headlights
48 Seven: New diode technology makes it even more efficient and durable than everything before.

LED Front Lights
48 Seven: The New Diode Technology Makes Them Even More Efficient and Durable Than ever before.

 

2004

E3 LED

E3 LED

In 2004, the Supernova E3 was created by the world's first, series -produced dynamo curtain with LED technology.

In 2004, Supernova Created the E3, The World’s First Mass-Produced Dynamo Front Light with LED Technology.

 

2005

Green electricity

Green Electricity

Only electricity from renewable energies is used at the Gundelfingen company location.

ONLY ELECTRICITY FROM RENEWABLE Energy is used at the company’s site in Gundelfingen.

2006

Wooden bike

Wooden bicycle

"Waldmeister" wooden bike: Supernova extends its horizon and brings a wooden bike to the market in a small run.

"Wooden" Wooden Bicycle: Supernova Expands Its Horizon and Launches A Limited Edition Bicycle Made of Wood.

2008

E3 e-bike V6

E3 e-bike V6

First e-bike headlights: On the basis of the E3 and with the new Terraflux lens technology, the first pure e-bike headlights goes into a row.

First e-bike Front Light: Based on the E3 and with the New Terraflux Lens Technology, The First Pure E-Bike Front Light Goes Into Series Production.

2010

Airstream

Airstream

To date, almost unchanged cordless launchers, which customers can bring to the latest at low cost by maintenance service.

Battery-Powered Light Built Almost Unchanged to This Day, which Customers Can Update at Low Cost Using The Maintenance Service.

2014

M99 Pro e-bike

M99 Pro e-bike

The world's first headlight for S-Pedelecs with high beam is a caresser in small format in its performance values. Commuting with the S-Pedelec gains significantly in comfort. 

The World’s First Front Light for S-Pedelecs with High Beam is a miniature Car Front Light in Terms of Its Performance Values. Commuting with a speed pedelec becomes Much more comfortable.

* Today we know that there are better solutions - see pages 114/115 "learning experience". At that time, these were measures that hardly a company undertook in our industry.

* Today we know that there are Better Solutions - See Pages 114/115 “Learning Experience”. Back then, thesis Were Measures that Hardly Any Company in our Industry Undertook.

With the introduction of extraordinary five years of guarantee, Supernova seals its longevity promise.

Supernova Seals ITS of Longevity with the introduction of exceptional five-year Warranty.

 

2015

Shipping of Supernova is neutral to UPS carbon.

Supernova’s Shipping is Switched to ups carbon neutral.

2014

Climate -neutral shipping 

Climate-Neutral Shipping 

5 year guarantee

5 Year Warranty

2016

E-Fuhrpark

E-Fleet

Introducing a fleet free of combustion: With the Renault Zoe, the first electric vehicle is entering the fleet.

Introduction of a Combusion-Free Fleet: The Renault Zoe, The First Electric Vehicle, JOINSE the Fleet.

2017

M99 Mini e-bike

M99 Mini e-bike

Due to a drastic reduction, the M99 technology is accessible to all e-bikes
made. The world's first high beam for e-bikes.

Drastic Downsizing Makes the M99 Technology Accessible for All E-Bikes. The World’s First High-Beam Frontlight for e-bikes.

2019

For the planet

For the planet

Supernova plants 1,000 trees together with the Initiative Plant-for-the-Planet to make the world greener for future generations.

Supernova Plants 1,000 trees together with the plant-for-the-planet Initiative to make the World Greener for Future Generations.

 

2020

Plastic -free

Plastic Free

Start of the "Plastic -free" campaign: first blister packaging replaced by cardboard box. 

Launch of the “Plastic-Free” Campaign: First Blister Pack Replaced by Cardboard Box. 

2021

M99 Dy Pro

M99 Dy Pro

First dynamo headlights with a high beam function worldwide. 

Strengthens the biobike as a means of transportation.

World’s First Dynamo Light with High Beam Function.

Strengthens the Biobike as a Means of Transportation.

2022

Certification

certification

Introduction of an environmental management system according to ISO 14001.

The Introduction of an Environmental Management System in Accordance with ISO 14001.

 

2022

Member of BPM 

Member of BPM

BPM promotes the preservation of natural habitats through projects such as reforestation and species protection.

BPM promotes the preservation of natural habitats through projects search as reforestation and species protection.

 

2023

CO2 accounting 

CO2 accounting

CO2 accounting is introduced for the Gundelfingen company location.

CO2 accounting is introduced for the company location in Gundelfingen, Germany.

 

2023

PCF 

PCF 

The first product carbon footprints are carried out.

The first product carbon footprints are created.

About the sustainability report

About the Sustainability Report 

 

DE The German Sustainability Code (DNK) is a voluntary transparency standard for reporting on sustainability performance of companies and organizations.

En the German sustainability code (DNK) is a voluntary transparency standard for reporting on the sustainability performance of company and organizations.

www.deutscher- sustainability codex.de

 

Due to its company size, de Supernova is not actually obliged to create a sustainability report. However, we decided to do this. It is important to us to show what we do and it is important to us that our customers see what we do. For this reason, we have also decided to refer the sustainability report to the criteria of German sustainability Codex (DNK) so that we enable comparability. 

En due to its size, supernova is not actually obliged to prepare a sustainability report. Nevertheless, We have decided to do so. It is important for us to be transparent about what we do and for our customer to see what we do. For this Reason, We have so decided to base the sustainability report on the criteria of the German sustainability code (DNK) to enable Comparability. 

"Do we need a sustainability report?" We asked ourselves this question at the beginning of the project. And the clear answer is: Yes! "Do we need a sustainability report?" We Asked Ourselves This Question at the Start of the Project. And the Clear Answer is: Yes! 

 

Inspiration, progress control and transparent communication 

Inspiration, Progress Monitoring and Transparent Communication

The creation effort of a sustainability report is worth it, because it gives us the opportunity to review and document our progress in terms of sustainability engagement every year. In addition, we create transparency for our customers: you get a clear overview of our commitment and our reliability. And let's be honest, there are also a little racing driver gene in our company, we are accordingly ambitious. We want to be the most sustainable light mark in the bicycle sector. We have set ourselves this ambitious goal to enter into a dialogue with other companies with our sustainability report and inspire it. Such an exchange creates new ideas and new learning. We look forward to sharing our progress and success. Perhaps we also manage to pose more sustainability mutually. Ideally, the economic competition becomes a sustainable competition and the industry is becoming more sustainable overall.

En the effort involved in producing a sustainability report is Worthwhile, as it gives us the opportunity to review and document Our progress in terms of our commitment to sustainability on an annual basis. So we can Create Transparency for our Customers: They get a clear overview of our commitment and our reliability. And Let’s Be Honest, Our Compay Has Racing in Its Genes and Thus We are not afraid to be ambitious. We want to be the most sustainable light brand in the bicycle sector. We have set ourselves this ambitouus goal in order to Enter Into a dialog with other company and inspire topic with our sustainability report. Search for Exchange Generates New Ideas and New Opportunities to Learn.
WE look forward to sharing Our Progress and Successes. So Perhaps We wants to go to gauge on to greater sustainability. Idally, Economic Competition wants to beecome sustainable competition and the industry as a whole will Will Become More Sustainable.

Review of our progress

Review Our Progress

Take a pioneering role as the most sustainable light mark 

Pioneering Role as the Mostsustainable Lighting Brand

Transparency to successful and failed measures

Transparency on Successfuland Failed Measures

 

The essentials

The Essentials

De one of the core aspects of contemporary sustainability report is a substantive analysis. The aim of a materiality analysis for a company is to identify those fields of action that have priority relevance for a company. By focusing on the relevant sustainability issues, the so -called "greenwashing" is to be prevented. It is very simplified to identify how a company can avoid risks in the supply chain and for the company itself. Such a substantive analysis requires the use of an elaborate methodology and thus has a complexity that would bind so many resources as a medium -sized company that we no longer had any capacities for our sustainability projects. Thankfully, the two -wheeler industrial association has carried out an industry -wide characteristics analysis. 

En one of the core aspects of modern sustainability reporting is a materiality analysis. The aim of a Materiality Analysis for a Company is to Identify Fields of Action That Are Both Relevant and a Priority for A Company. By focusing a company’s Attention on the relevant sustainability issues, one aims to prevent so-called “Greenwashing”. In very Simplified Terms, The Aim is to Identify How a Company Can Avoid Risks in the Supply Chain and for the Company Itself. A Materiality Analysis of this child is incredily complex and requires the application of elaborate methodology and thus is not feeling for a company of our size. Thanksfully, The German Bicycle Industry Association Has Carried Out to Industry-Wide Materiality Analysis. 

 

De The two-wheeler industry association (ZIM) based in Berlin is a representative of the two-wheeler industry in Germany.

En the German Bicycle Industry Association (ZIM), Based in Berlin, Represents The Interests of the Two-Wheeler Industry in Germany.

 

Respect	Reduce	Recycle	Reliability	Repair	Replant	report
4. Workers in the value chain: Human rights violations gene 4. Workers in the value chain: Human Rights Violations	2. Water and water use 2. Water and Water Use	5. Environmental pollution 5. Environmental pollution	8. Innovation, research and development 8. Innovation, Research and Development	11. Resources and circular economy 11. Resources and circular economy	1. Biodiversity and ecosystems 1. Biodiversity and Ecosystems	12. Users and end users 12. Consumers and End Users
6. Employees in the company: diversity 6. Employees in the company: diversity	3. Climate change 3. Climate Change	8. Innovation, research and development 8. Innovation, Research and Development	11. Resources and circular economy 11. Resources and circular economy	12. Users and end users 12. Consumers and End Users		13. Compliance and good corporate management 13. Compliance and Good Corporate Governance
7. Human rights violations of the local population 7. Human Rights Violations of the Local Population	5. Environmental pollution 5. Environmental pollution	11. Resources and circular economy 11. Resources and circular economy	12. Users and end users 12. Consumers and End Users
9. Workers in the value chain: Working conditions 9. Workers in the value chain: Working Conditions	8. Innovation, research and development 8. Innovation, Research and Development
10. Workers in the value chain: training and further training 10. Workforce in the value chain: Education and training
14. Employees in the company: training and further education 14. Employees in the company: training and Further Education
15. Employees in the company: working conditions 15. Employees in the company: Working Conditions

Focus issues 

Focus Topics

DE With our 7-point plan, we have already developed a methodology that identifies the most important fields of action, including our most important stakeholders, customers, employees, suppliers, suppliers and civil society. If we compare our 7-point plan with the characteristics analysis of the two-wheeler industry association, it can be seen that the essentials of the bicycle industry can be found in our 7-point plan. The table shows which topics play an important role in which of our 7 points - these are the topics marked in bold, which we are currently working on.

En with our 7-point plan, we have already development a methodology that identifies the most imports of action with the involvement of our must import stakeholder, customers, employers, suppliers and civil society. If we compare our 7-Point Plan with the Materiality Analysis of the German Bicycle Industry Association, IT is Clear that the materiality of the bicycle industry is reflected in our 7-Point plan. The Table Shows which Topics Play An Important Role In which of our 7 Points - The Topics Highlighted in Bold Are Those That We Are Currently Focusing On.

7-point plan

7-point plan

DE The activities in the field of sustainability are now being integrated into a new strategy of the seven points: Respect, Reduce, Reliability, Repair, Recycle, Report, Report. The engagement of Supernova includes product development aimed at maximum durability and repairability, avoiding plastic waste and the use of renewable energies. All previous activities will flow into the new strategy in the future and will be supplemented with other important topics. The 7-point plan embodies all aspects, taking into account Supernova, its products would like to make as environmentally and human-friendly as possible. In the spirit of the mission: encouraging people to cycle so that they make a contribution to protecting the planet. 

En all of our activities related to sustainability will now be be integrated into a new strategy consisting of seven points: respect, reduce, reliability, repair, recycle, replant, report. Supernova’s Commitment Includes, Among Other Things, Product Development Focused On Maximum Durability and Repairability, The Avoidance of Plastic Waste, and the use of renewable energy. All Previous Activities wants to incorporated into the new strategy and integrated with other importing topics. The 7-Point Plan Embodies All Aspects Under Considation for Supernova to Make Its Products As Environmentaly and Socialy Friendly as Possible. In line with the mission: to encourage people to cycle so that they contribute to protecting the planet.

Respect

Reduce

Recycle

Reliability

Repair

Replant

report

 

Our 7 pillars

Our 7 Pillars

In our entire supply chain, we insist on compliance with the internationally recognized rights of employees (Ilo core work standards).

We insist on compliance with Internally Recognized Labor Standards (ILO) in our enttire supply chain.

Reduce

We avoid plastic in our packaging and have been selected to take part in a pilot project to save CO2, which is funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection. Our goal is: first reduce emissions and then compensate.

We avoid plastic in our packaging and have beed selected to particular in a pilot project to reduce co2 Sponsered by the Federal of Economic Affairs and Climate Action. Our goal is: first, reduce emissions and then compensates.

Reliability

From the beginning, our products are developed on durability under extreme conditions and have been reliably accompanying extreme athletes and world travelers for decades.
There is a 5 -year guarantee on all of our lighting systems. 

Our Products are designed for Longevity under Extreme Conditions and Have Been Accompanying Extreme Athletes and World Travelers Reliably for Decades. All Our Lighting Systems Come With A 5-Year Warranty.

Recycle

We develop our products taking into account the best balance between environmentally friendly materials, recyclability and the highest quality standards. 

WE DIVELOP Our Products with Consideration for the Best Balance Between Environmentally Responsible Materials, Recyclability, And The Highest Quality Standards.

 

Repair

We still guarantee repairability 10 years after the product on the market. In addition, our competent service team can usually carry out repairs within 48 hours. 

We guarantee repair event even 10 years after the product has been put on the market. Additionally, our competent service team can usually performance repairs within 48 hours. 

 

Replant

We have supported reforestation projects in the past and are currently planning a special rainforest reforestation project with a focus on biodiversity, climate protection and working with the local people.

We have supported Reforestation Projects in the Past and Are Currently Planning A Special Rainforest Reforestation Project with a Focus on Biodiversity, Climate Protection and Cooperation with local people.

 

report

Although we are not legally obliged to do so, we publish a sustainability report annually to document our activities and our progress. We start with this report.

Although we are not legally obliged to do so, we publish an annual sustainability report to document Our Activities and Progress. We are starting with this report.

CHALLENGES

Challenge

De to protect our innovations, these are often the responsibility of a confidentiality and individuals of our components are only manufactured by special companies that were involved in the development process. This coupled with a temporal delivery pressure of the new products ensures that our supply chain can not only be designed according to the most ecologically sensible method, but also how the know -how is distributed to develop the lighting systems. We are aware of this topic and we will try to make the supply chains as ecologically sensible as possible in the coming year.

En To Protect Our Innovations, they are often subject to confidentiality, and some of our components are manufactured exclusively by Specialized Companies Involved in the development process. Combined with the time-sensitive Delivery Pressure of New Products, This Means that Our Supply Chain Cannot Always Be Designed Solely Based On The Most Ecologyally Sensible Methods, But Rather on How the Know-how for development the lighting system is distributed. We are aware of this issue and will strive to make the supply chains as ecologicals sound as possible while considing the know-how in the coming year.

 

Special -produced components

Specialy Producedcomponents

innovation

innovation

Confidentiality

Confidentiality

CO2 footprint

CO2 footprint

Delivery pressure

Delivery Pressure

6 questions for Marcus Wallmeyer

6 Questions for Marcus Wallmeyer

Supernova founder & CEO · Supernova Founder & CEO

What was the original idea behind the founding of Supernova? 

Marcus Wallmeyer: In November 1995, as a 17-year-old cycling racing driver, I needed a bright headlight for long training sessions after sunset. At that time I built myself from an empty tomato paste, the first headlight. The battery was an old motorcycle battery that just fit into my handlebar bag. I was so enthusiastic about the first night trips that I was bubbling with new ideas. 

Where did the topic of sustainability come from?

Marcus Wallmeyer: My interest in sustainability was already awakened in my childhood. My father, an engineer with a focus on wind and hydropower, bandage technology and nature and thereby inspired me. At my school I was lucky enough to have teachers who also had a strong awareness of environmental issues. This interest was further reinforced when I contributed from the 7th grade of an environmental work group.

At the end of the 1980s I drove my first bike races and enjoyed training outside in nature. To protect them became an important part of my actions and my decisions at Supernova.

 They are industrial designers. How do you implement the idea of ​​sustainability in product design? 

Marcus Wallmeyer: Our goal is to create timeless design. We do a lot of effort for this, because our products should not only be functional, but also aesthetically durable. An outstanding example of this is our Airstream headlight, which has been on the market since 2009. His design has remained unchanged since then, only the inner life has improved over the years. When choosing a material, we attach great importance to resistance and efficiency. That is why we use aluminum that is not only robust, but also enables better cooling of the LEDs.

What measures do you take to ensure the longevity of your products and how important is the repair service in this context?

Marcus Wallmeyer: To ensure the longevity of our products, we attach great importance to a construction that designed for at least 10 years of intensive use. Our products go through extreme tests that we have defined ourselves to ensure that they can withstand the highest requirements. Therefore, we can give an extraordinary 5-year guarantee on all Supernova products. Repairs are usually carried out within 24 hours, even in older headlights.

Isn't every company committed to such a report?

Marcus Wallmeyer: No, as a small medium -sized company with almost 60 employees, we would not have to put together such a report. It is only for significantly larger companies. We have nevertheless operated this effort and can recommend it to any company. According to the German sustainability code, it is like a checklist that you can use to see how well you did your work. We have been certified for several years and have not done this out of an obligation, but to document and improve important environmental aspects. 

Do you commute to work by bike?

Marcus Wallmeyer: I largely commute the bike. On the almost 20 km long path I always come up with the best ideas and I also use it for the test drives with new prototypes. Since I have an S-Pedelec cargo bike, there has been almost no reason to take the car. I am very pleased that over 60 % of employees also get to work by bike.

What what the original idea behind the founding of supernova? 

Marcus Wallmeyer: In November 1995, AS A 17-Year-Old Racing Cyclist Who was Crazy About Cycling, I Needed A Bright Front Long Training Sessions after Sunset. I Built My First Front Light From An Empty Tomato Paste Can. The Battery was on old Motorcycle Battery that just fit into my handlebar bag.
I what excited about the first night rides that i was burding with new ideas. 

Where did the topic of sustainability come from?

Marcus Wallmeyer: I Became Interested in Sustainability as a Child. My Father, to Engineer with a Focus on Wind and Hydropower, Combined Technology and Nature and Inspired Me As a Result. At my school, i was Lucky Enough to have teachers who so had a Strong awareness of Environmental Issues. This interest was what Further Strengthened When I Joined An Environmental Club in the 7th Grade. In the late 80’s I Rode My First Bicycle Races and Enjoyed Training Outdoors in Nature. This Passion for Nature and Its Protection Influences My Actions and Decisions At Supernova Today.

You are an industrial designer. How do you implement the concept of sustainability in product design?

Marcus Wallmeyer: Our Aim is to Create Timeless Design. We put a lot of effort into this, because our products should not only be functional, but so aesthetically durable. An outsanding example of this is Our Airstream Front Light, which has been on the market Since 2009. Its design has remained unchanged since then, Only the Inner Workings have impovered over the years. When Selecting Materials, We Attach Great Importance to Durability and Efficiency. That is why we use aluminum, which is not only robust, but so enables better cooling of the leds.

What Measures Do You Take to Ensure The Longevity of Your Products and How Important is the Repair Service to You In This Context?

Marcus Wallmeyer: To Ensure the Longevity of Our Products, We Attach Great Importance to a Construction that is designed for at LIST 10 Years of Intensive Use. Our Products Undergo Extreme tests that we have defined oursure to ensure that they meet the highest requirements. This is why we can offer to exceptional 5-year guarantee on all supernova products. Repairs Are Usually Carried Out Within 24 Hours, Even on Older Lights.

Isn’t Every Company Obliged to Compile Such a Report? 

Marcus Wallmeyer: No, as a Small Medium-Sized Company with Nearly 60 Employees, We don’t Have to Compile Such a Report. It is only mandatory for much larger companies. Nevertheless, We have made this effort and can recommend it to each company. Following the German Sustainability Code is like using a checklist to see how well you have done your job. We have been iso14001 Certified for Several Years Now, Not Out of Obligation, But to Document and Import Important Environmental Aspects.

Do you commute to work by bike?

Marcus Wallmeyer: I Always Get The Best Ideas On the 20 km Commute and then i so use it for test rides with new prototypes. Since I’ve had an S-Pedelec Cargo Bike, there's Almost No Reason to Take the Car Any More. I’m very Pleased that over 60% of my employee so cycle to work.

 

Our milestones 2024

Our 2024 Milestones

De Supernova wants to be the most sustainable light mark. In order to achieve this goal, sensible and essential intermediate destinations are needed. These are important for both internal motivation as well as for transparency towards customers and the interested public. However, we will only set ourselves extensive goals in 2024 and communicate them to the outside world. The reason for this is the consideration that sensible goals should be based on solid data and we are currently collecting this data in some areas. For example, we are working on the data acquisition of the suppliers and the result of our Product Carbon Footprint we only have shortly before the editorial deadline for the sustainability report. Based on these results, further objectives will take place.

En Supernova wants to be the most sustainable lighting brand. To achieve this goal, we need meaningful and significant intermediate goals. THESE ARE Important Both For Internal Motivation and For Transparency Towards Customers and The Interested Public. However, We will not set ourselves Comprehensive Targets and Communicate Them to the Outside World 2024. The Reason for this is that Meaningful Targets Should be Based on Solid Data and We Are Currently Still Collecting This Data In some areas. For example, we are working on collecting data from suppliers and we will only the results of our product carbon footprint shortly before the sustainability report to press. Further Targets wants to be based on thesis.

Current goals 

Current Goals 

Successful participation in the CO2 reduction project CO2 plan is financed by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection.

Successful Participation in the CO2 Reduction Project CO2-Plan Financed by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection.

Building a whistle mechanism in our supply chain.

Establish of a whistleblower mechanism in our supply chain.

Determination of Product Carbon Footprints exemplary for reflective headlights, lentil headlights and rear light.

Determination of Product Carbon Footprints, Exemily for Reflector Front Lights, Lens Front Lights, and tail lights.

Installation of a photovoltaic system for production.

Installation of a photovoltaic system for production.

Reduction of our CO2 emission in the transportation of our goods.

Reduction of our Co2 Emissions in the Transportation of our Goods.

Help get biodiversity through holistic reforestation projects.

Helping to preserve biodiversity through holistic reforestation projects. 

Value chain

Value Chain

De for a company that makes the requirement on its own that it is based on the three pillars, design, quality and sustainability, it is accordingly important that all products
meet the sustainability requirements. This also includes the supply chain.

En for a company that set sets the standard that it is based on the Three Pillars of Design, Quality, and Sustainability, it is accordingly imported that all products meet sustainability requirements. This included the supply chain.

Tier 1

M99 Pro2 supply chain

M99 Pro2 Supply Chain

De Tier 1 refers to a producer from which you are supplied directly. As a rule, Tier 2 and Tier 3 with which as a company you no longer have direct business relationships because they are deeper in the supply chain.

En tier 1 refers to a producer from whom you are supplied directly. This is usually followed by Tier 2 and Tier 3, with which the company no Longer has a Direct Business Relationship as They Are Deeper in the Supply Chain.

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Components

Components

 

Production facility

Production site

Gundelfingen

Germany

Germany

91%

the components from Germany

of Components from Germany

9%

the components from Asia

of Components from Asia

Why Asia?

Why Asia?

The way to Asia is far when we components from there are of course to check the social and ecological component of our supply chain. The reality also includes that a large part of all electronic parts come from China and Taiwan and that alternatives are difficult or not at all. Sustainable action means acting in the area of ​​tension between economic, social and ecological factors. 

En it’s a long way to asia, so sourcing components from there natureally makes it more time-consuming for us to check the social and ecological components of our supply chain. However, The Reality is that the Majority of All Electronic Parts Come from China and Taiwan and Alternatives are difficult or impossible to obtain. Acting Sustainably Means Operating in A Field of Tension Between Economic, Social and Ecological Factors. 

Components M99 Pro 2 | Components M99 Pro 2
Germany  Germany	China China	Taiwan  Taiwan	Malaysia  Malaysia
RGB LED element	Venting Membrane	DRL Lens	Compact PL LED (16x)
PCBA (248 parts*)	IXP Connection Plate	Front Glass
M2.5x6 Stainless Steel Screw (3x)	High Beam Switch	Long back
Reflector	Cable VC-PC06	House
Sticker (2x)	Cable V-CSC06
M2.5x10 Screw Stainless Steel (2x)	Blind plug (3x)
Thermal foil
LED Board PCB
PCB 10110092
Capacitor
High Beam Switch Holder

*248 parts are assembled in Germany and come from various Asian countries.
The percentages were calculated based on the number of components.

*248 Parts Assameded in Germany But Come from Various Asian Countries.

The percentagen Were Calculated Based on the Number of Components.

In detail · In detail

Scope 1

In a first step, we focus on all of our direct suppliers, the so -called SCOPE 1. More on p. 63.

En as a first step, we are focusing on all of our direct suppliers, known as scope 1. For more information, See p. 63.

Special case electronics

Special Case Electronics 

De over 240 parts are installed on this circuit board alone. The components for this circuit board come from suppliers from China, Taiwan and Malaysia and are then installed on the board in Germany. Electronic components are produced almost exclusively in Asia. However, we are currently observing the market whether alternatives in this regard open up for us.

En over 240 parts are used on this circuit board Alone. The Components for this Circuit Board Come from Suppliers in China, Taiwan and Malaysia and are then installed on the board in Germany. Electronic Components Are Almost Exclusively Produced in Asia. However, We are currently observing the market to see Whether
Alternative are opening up for us in this respect.

De Supernova is a medium -sized company with limited possibilities, which requires prioritization of the measures. To penetrate into the deeper supply chain processes is very complex. It is important to collect, evaluate and then evaluate all social and ecological aspects. We therefore divide the process into three phases:

So far we have focused on all direct suppliers. We are currently optimizing the supply chain for key raw materials, such as aluminum. Finally, we deal with the entire supply chain.

En Supernova is a medium-sized company with limited resources, which necessitates prioritization of actions. Delving Into Deeper Supply Chain Processes is very laboratory-intensive. It is essential to Collect, Evaluate, and then Assess All Social and Ecological Aspects. Therefore, We divide the process into Three phases:

We have so far focused on all direct suppliers. Currently, we are optimizing the supply chain for key raw materials, search as aluminum. FINALLY, WE LOOK AT THE ENTIRE SUPPLY Chain

Sustainability indicators in the supply chain

Sustainability Indicators in the Supply Chain

De Supernova is a medium -sized company with limited possibilities, which requires prioritization of the measures. Penetrate into the deeper supply chain processes,

is very complex. It is important to collect, evaluate and then evaluate all social and ecological aspects. We

So divide the process into three phases:

1 We have concentrated on all direct suppliers so far

2 We are currently optimizing the supply chain for key raw materials, such as aluminum

3 Finally, we deal with the entire supply chain

En Supernova is a medium-sized company with limited resources, which necessitates prioritization of actions. Delving Into Deeper Supply Chain Processes is very laboratory-intensive. It is essential

to collect, evaluate, and then assess all social and ecological aspects. Therefore, We divide the process into Three phases:

1 we have so far focused on all direct suppliers

2 Currently, We are optimizing the supply chain for key raw materials, search as aluminum

3 Finally, We look at the enttire supply chain

 

Processes

Processes

Responsibility

Responsibility

DE The sustainability of Supernova is in the hands of all employees. Many small decisions that may seem trivial to you at the end form a lived ideal. This affects waste separation as well as the digitization of documents, the way to work or nutrition during breaks. Since Supernova is an owner -managed company, the CEO personally has the responsibility to transfer sustainability aspects into the development process. In coordination with CEO and COO, the sustainability manager is responsible for the formulation of basic rules and for their compliance, develops a multi -year strategy and is an interface for ecological projects within the company. However, sustainable decisions make every single employee. Specific goals are defined in annual talks, e.g. for the buyer. "This year I am very focused on sustainable transport routes." The voice of every single employee is also heard when it comes to sustainability decisions outside of your own room for maneuver. 

En Supernova’s Sustainability read in the Hands of All Employees. Many small decisions, which may seeem trivial at first, ultimately add up to a live ideal. This Applies to Everything from Waste Seperation, to Digitalization of Documents, to Commuting to Work, to Chosing What We Eat For Lunch. As supernova is an owner-management company, the CEO is personally responsible for incorporating sustainability aspects into the development process of lighting system. In consultation with the ceo and cooo, the sustainability manager is responsible for formulating basic rules and ensuring compliance with topic, development a multi-year strategy and acting as an interface for ecological projects with the company. However, Sustainable Decisions are Made by Each Individual Employee. Specific Goals are defined in Annual Meetings, e.G. "This Year, I am Focusing on Sustainable Transportation Methods." In the same way, The Voice of Each Individual Employee is Heard Regarding Sustainability Decisions.

Rules and processes

Rules and Processes

DE at Supernova we maintain our business relationships very carefully because we wish that we can count on our partners. A reliable partnership protects us from a technology transfer to other manufacturers and at the same time nourishes the soil for a common sustainability.

To determine whether suppliers are sufficient for our claims, we rate them once a year based on the aspects of quality, adherence to dates, delivery times, prices, certification, service and sustainability. 

Ecological and social aspects of sustainability have been flowing into the evaluation since 2023. This takes into account: production location, implemented management systems or sustainability points at the production location, certifications, personal impressions through communication and visits on site. 

The result accounts for 20 % of the total supplier assessment and influences the order placements with our suppliers. 

En At Supernova, we cultivate our business relationships very carefully Because we want to be able to count on our partners. A reliable partnership protects us from Technology Transfer to other Manufacturers and at the same time notourish the ground for our joint sustainability eFFOFFORFS.

To determine whether Suppliers Meet Our Requirements, We Evaluate Them Once A Year Based on Quality, On-Time Delivery, Delivery Times, Prices, Certification, Service and Sustainability. 

Ecological and Social Aspects of Sustainability have be added in the Assessment Since 2023. Topics Into Account Include: Production Site, Implementation of Management Systems, E.G., Sustainability Goals at Production Sites, Certifications, Personnel Impression Through Communication and on-site visits. 

The result account for 20 % of the overall supplier assessment and influences the order placements with our suppliers. 

CONTROL

Control

DE Our ISO 14001 certification has been evidence of our commitment to environmental protection and sustainability since 2022. We attach importance to continuously working on reducing our environmental impacts and making a positive contribution to society and the environment. The certification now benefits us in creating a CO2 balance. Employees can use the processes, management systems and responsibilities that are already implemented in the company to create a CO2 balance as part of the CO2 plan project (see later chapter).

EN Our ISO 14001 Certification Since 2022 is proof of our commitment to Environmental Protection and Sustainability. We attach great importance to continuously working on reducing Our Environmental Impact and Making A Positive Contribution to Society and the Environment. The Certification Process Required Supernova to Implement Specific Processess, Management Systems and Responsibiles That We Are Now Using to Draw Up A Co2 Balance Sheet and Create A Carbon Footprint for the Company As Part Of The Co2 Plan Project.

 

De More information about the ISO 14001 international standard can be found on the Federal Environment Agency.

En you can find more information on the international standard ISO 14001 on the website of the Federal Environment Agency.

www.umweltbundesamt.de

Environmental policy

Environmental Policy

Environmental policy is the backbone of the company column sustainability. It clearly defines the obligation to comply with legal requirements, to reduce our environmental impacts and to promote a culture of sustainability.

The Environmental Policy Forms the Backbone of the Corporate Pillar of Sustainability. It Clearly Definitions the Obligations to Comply with Legal Requirements, to Reduce Our Environmental Impact and to Promote A Culture of Sustainability.

Environmental goals

Environmental Targets

We continuously sit down in ambitious environmental goals to improve our environmental output. These goals are clearly defined, measurable and are monitored regularly. The employees are actively involved in this process.

We continuoSly set ourselves ambitouus Environmental Targets in Order to Improve Our Environmental Performance. Thesis Targets Are Clearly Defined, Measurable and Regularly Monitored. Employees Are Actively Involved in This Process.

Environmental management

Environmental Management

We regularly carry out reviews to identify environmental aspects. These reviews include all activities, products and services and serves as the basis for determining environmental goals and measures.

Assessments of All of our Activities, Products and Services are used to Identify Environmental Targets and Measures.

Environmental aspects

Environmental Aspects

We have implemented comprehensive environmental management systems to achieve the environmental goals. This includes training for employees, resource provision and clear responsibilities at all levels.

We have implemented comprehensive Environmental Management Systems to Achieve Our Environmental Goals. This included training for employeees, commission of resources and clear responsibilities at all levels.

Regulations

Regulation

We ensure that all relevant legal regulations and other environmental obligations are understood, fulfilled and regularly checked, so that all practices are always in accordance with the best environmental standards.

We ensure that all relevant legislation and other Environmental Obligations are Understood, Met and Regularly Reviewed So that All Practices are always in line with the best Environmental standards.

surveillance

Monitoring

We continuously monitor environmental output through measurement, evaluation and regular review. On this basis, potential for improvement can be identified and appropriate measures can be taken to take our environmental
Better to achieve goals.

We Continuously Monitor Our Environmental Performance Through Measurement, Evaluation and Regular Reviews. On this basis, potential for improvement can be identified and appropriat measures tachen to better achieve our environmental goals.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

The global context under which we act 

The global context in which we operates

DE Our commitment arises from our own drive and at the same time contributes to the achievement of the United Nations sustainability goals. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) are a collection of 17 global destinations that were determined by the United Nations in 2015 and are to be achieved by 2030. The focus of the SDGS is a variety of topics such as poverty, inequality, climate change, biodiversity, environmental degradation, peace and justice. The SDGs are the most comprehensive and ambitious sustainability goals that have so far been adopted by the United Nations. Supernova supports the SDGs and is oriented towards them. Supernova is currently working on the following goals.

En our commitment stems from ours initiative and so Contributes to Achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS). The SDGS ARE A Collection of 17 Global Goals Set by the United Nations in 2015 to Be Achieved by 2030. The SDGS FOCUS On a Wide Range of Issues, Including Poverty, Inequality, Climate Change, Environmental Degradation, Biodiversity, and Justice. The SDGS are the most comprehensive and ambitious sustainability goals ever adopted by the united nations. Supernova Supports the SDGS and Aligns Its EFFORTS with them. Supernova is Currently Working on the Following Specific Goals.

 

Supernova promotes gender equality and is committed to the ability of women and girls for self -determination.

Supernova Promotes Gender Equality and is Committed to Empowering Women and Girls.

 

We see ourselves as part of industry, innovation and infrastructure by being an inclusive and environmentally friendly company that stands for sustainable innovations.

We see ourselves as part of industry, innovation and infrastructure by Being an inclusive and environmentally friendly company that stands for sustainable innovation.

 

De More information about the SDGs can be found on the United Nations website.

En you can find more information on the sdgs on the website of the united nations.

www.sdgs.un.org/goals

 

Through a reforestation project with a focus on biodiversity, Supernova wants to protect land ecosystems, restore them and promote their sustainable use, manage forests sustainably, combat desert formation, eliminate the land deforization and stop the loss of biodiversity.

Through a Reforestation Project Focusing on Biodiversity, Supernova Aims to Protect, Restore and Promote The Sustainable Use of Terrestrial Ecosystems, Manage Forests Sustainably, Combat Desertification, Eliminate Land Degradation and Halt Biodiversity.

With an extended product life cycle and an extraordinary service promise (5 years of guarantee and 10 years repairability), we counteract paths.

With an extended product life cycle and an exceptional service promise (5-year guarantee and 10-year repairability), we counteract the throwaway mentality.

 

Permanent, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, productive full employment and humane work for everyone.

Permanent, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employer and decent work for all.

 

By direct increase in safety in cycling and the indirect increase in cycling, Supernova contributes to making cities and settlements inclusive, safe, resistant and sustainable.

By Directly Increasing Cycling Safety and ThereBy Indirectly Increasing Cycling Traffic, Supernova Contributes to Making Cities and Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resilient and Sustainable.

We have known ourselves to the 1.5 degree destination and are working with our Product Carbon Footprints and participating in the Project CO2 Plan actively on measures to combat climate change and its effects.

We have committees to the 1.5 degree target and are active on measures to combat climate change and its effects throughout product carbon footprints and particular in the co2 plan project.

 

Incentive

Incentive systems

De Supernova's corporate philosophy is firmly anchored in the conviction that sustainability is not just a goal, but a way that we go together. As a direct measure to promote this vision, the management conducts personal talks with the employees. In these conversations, individual goals are agreed that make a direct contribution to sustainability. Every employee, regardless of his position in the company, is responsible for the sustainability goals. Through personal exchange with the CEO, employees have the opportunity to bring in their own ideas and suggestions and to formulate individual goals that meet their skills and interests. These goals range from reducing energy consumption to the promotion of environmentally friendly transport to the
Optimization of recycling processes. In order to promote the commitment of employees for sustainable action, Supernova has developed an incentive system that rewards the achievement of these goals. Employees who successfully implement their individual sustainability goals receive additional recognition in the form of a bonus payment. As part of the efforts to reduce the environmental impact of Supernova, employees are actively encouraged to get to work by bike. In order to strengthen this incentive, a special program was launched: covered bicycle parking spaces, leasing bike offers and free supernova lighting for all employees who ride a bike to work on at least 100 days a year are part of this offer.

En Supernova’s corporate philosophy is firmly anchored in the conviction that sustainability is not just a goal, but a path that we walk together. As a Direct Measure to Promote This Vision, The CEO Personally Conducts Annual Appraisals with Employees. In these meetings, individual targets are Agreed that make a direct contribution to sustainability and every employe, regardless of their position in the company, shares responsibility for the sustainability targets. Through the Personal Exchange with the CEO, Employees Have the Opportunity to Contribute Their Own Ideas And Suggestations and Formulates Individual Goals That Correspond to Their Skills and Interests. Thesis goals range from reducing energy consumption and promoting environmentally Friendly Transport to optimizing recycling processes. Supernova has disveloped to incentive system that reWards the achievement of these goals in order to promote employees ’commitment to sustainable action. Employees who successfully implement their individual sustainability goals receive Additional Recognition in the form of a bonus payment. As part of supernova’s EFFORTS to Reduce ITS Environmental Impact, Employees Are Actively Encouraged to Cycle to Work. To Reinforce this incentive, A Special Program Has Been Launched: Covered Bicycle Parking Spaces, Leasing Bike Offers and Free Supernova Lighting for All Employees Who Cycle To Work at Last 100 Days A Year Are Part Of This Offer.

Our networks

Our networks

DE The sustainability strategy corresponds to our own conviction. The company should be sustainable in its entirety. 

Tracking a holistically sustainable approach is based on questioning each other, looking outside the box and getting inspired by others. 

Supernova attaches great importance to the exchange with colleagues from the bicycle industry. In addition, we are involved in the two -wheeler industry (ZIM) and regularly take part in events on the subject of sustainability. We are a member of the WVIB network (Business Association of Industrial Company Baden e.V.) that brings colleagues from all industries to exchange experiences. We are also involved in Shift Cycling Culture, a non-profit organization that works for a more sustainable bicycle industry together with representatives from the bicycle industry. We are also in contact with representatives of the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, the textile industry and logistics company to gain new impulses for our sustainability companies.

En the sustainability strategy reflects our own conviction. The Company Should Be Sustainable in Its Entirety. 

Pursuing a Holistic, Sustainable Approach is based on Questioning Each Other, Thinking Outside the Box and Being Inspired by Others. 

Supernova Attaches Great Importance to Exchanging Ideas with Colleagues from the Bicycle Industry. We are thus involved in the German Two Wheel Industry Association (two -wheeler industry association or civilian) and regularly take part in events on the subject of sustainability. We are a member of the WVIB Network (Economic Association of Industrial Company Baden e.V.), which Brings Together Colleagues from all Sectors to Exchange Experiences. We are an involved in Shift Cycling Culture, a non-profit organization that Works together with represerative from the bicycle industry to promote a more sustainable bicycle industry. We are in contact with represerative from Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, The Textile Industry and Logistics Companies in Order to Gain New Impetus for our sustainability ventures.

Universities

Universities

Shift Cycling Culture

Shift Cycling Culture

Industry Association (Ziv)

Industry Association (Ziv)

Logistics company

Logistics Company

Textile industry

Textile industry

Innovation and product management

Innovation and Product Management

We want to create innovative solutions that not only meet the needs of our customers, but also serve the environmental protection and inspire people to get on the bike at any time of the day and night.

WE WANT To Create Innovative Solutions That Not only Only Meet the Needs of our Customers, but so help protect the Environment and Inspire People to get on their bikes at any time of day or night.

Create innovative solutions

Create innovative solutions

DE at Supernova we consider sustainability as a driving force behind our innovation and product management. Our goal is not only to produce high -quality products, but also to ensure that both we and our users optimally use bicycle lighting. In addition, we want to create innovative solutions that not only meet the needs of our customers, but also serve environmental protection.

En At Supernova, We See Sustainability as the Driving Force Behind Our Innovation and Product Management. Our aim is not only to manufacture high-quality products, but so to ensure that Both we and our users make the best possible use of bicycle lighting. In addition, we want to create innovative solutions that not only only meet the needs of our Customers, but so help to protect the environment.

PCFs as a source of innovation 

PCFS AS A Source of Innovation 

De this was an important argument for us

Product Carbon Footprints (PCFS). Our PCF analysis is a method of quantifying and evaluating the ecological footprint of our products. There is more about our PCFs on page 72.

En this what Important argument for us to creator product carbon footprints (PCFS). Our PCF Analysis is a Method of Quantifying and Evaluating the Environmental Footprint of our Products. You can find out more about our pcfs on page 72.

Innovation process

Innovation Process

DE Our innovation process often begins on the bike. From our own experiences as a cyclist or by impulses from customers, ideas often arise that we can offer innovative solutions. We then start with the conception of technical solutions.

In a further step, we identify those materials and production processes that enable us to minimize the ecological footprint of our products and maximize their lifespan.

En Our Innovation Process Often Begins on the bike. Our own experience as cyclists or impulses from Customers often Give Rise to Ideas on How We Can Offer Innovative Solutions. We that Start Creating and Designing Technical Solutions for our Ideas. 

In a Further step, we identify materials and production processes that enable us to minimize the environmental footprint of our products and maximize their lifespan.

analysis 

Analysis

Choice of material

Choice of material

7 questions for Robin Gemperle

7 Questions for Robin Gemperle

Professional cyclist · Professional Cyclist

Winner of the Transcontental Race 2024
Winner of the Transcontental Race 2024

Do you always take your garbage with such races or how do you do it? 

Robin Gemperle: As far as the garbage is concerned, I really have confidence in the ultrabiking scene. Throwing things away is an absolute no go for everyone. Therefore, it may be that you drive a PET bottle 300 kilometers through the area until you can dispose of it properly.

How can you take sustainability into account as a cyclist? 

Robin Gemperle: For example, when arriving and departure to the races, ideally over land and by bike. At the Transcontinental Race there is the Green Leaderboard category, in which I would like to participate next time, even if I am more exhausted.

That means? 

Robin Gemperle: In the category, the drivers who arrive or depart from the race without a plane and I think that I can have a certain public effectiveness in my scene. And hey, I am probably completely finished after the race in Istanbul and only want to go home quickly to rest. It will probably be quite annoying to travel to Aarau by train and bike, but I just have to carry it out somehow. I think it's a good development when you say we're going to take a race and we try to get by without flying. 

Do you have opportunities to take something into account in your equipment that is more sustainable, in the area of ​​clothing or something?

Robin Gemperle: My ideal setup consists of as few things as possible. I used to drive fixie races and also used the same bike for all my bike packing tours, e.g. from Aarau to Barcelona, ​​Copenhagen and Riga. I also like to wear merino bike jerseys. But not only because of their sustainability, but because I just like them.

The legendary mountain athlete Kilian Jornet said that he finds it totally attractive to measure himself with the best runners in the world, but actually he no longer wants to fly through the world with the best runners, in order to measure himself against the same people again and again in other places and thereby harm the environment. Can you do something with the statement?

Robin Gemperle: Mhh, I can understand that and I think there are certainly alternatives, but these are all theoretical thoughts. I have actually been able to resign myself to the fact that these biker races we do are actually idiotic, or just just fun. We do not create any social added value if we run through Europe with 300 people. But I have now come to terms with that, sport just works.

How about you off the races, can you integrate the topic of sustainability into your life?

Robin Gemperle: I am convinced that we have to shrink to meet the climate challenge. We have to be ready to hand in prosperity. The only question is how much we are ready to hand over and how exactly is that should work. As a prospective architect, I am particularly interested in more sustainable forms of building and understanding of space. The question also arises as to what has to happen so that more people accept them.

Then we finish the interview with a typical belief in cycling: hub dynamo or battery? What is your preferred choice? 

Robin Gemperle: In fact, the question is not clear to me. As a athlete, I am in the comfortable situation that I can have both, may also use both, use both and like to decide this due to situation.

 

Do you always take your garbage with you on races like this or how do you do it?

Robin Gemperle: As far as Waste is concerned, I real have confidence in the ultrabiking scene. Throwing Things Away is an absolute Nogo for Everyone. That’s why it can happiness that you ride a pet Bottle 300 kilometers Until you can dispose of it properly.

How Can You Take Sustainability Into Account AS A Cyclist? 

Robin Gemperle: For Example, When Traveling To And From The Races, Ideally I Get There Overland and by Bike. The Transcontinental Race Has a Green Leaderboard Category, which I’d ​​like to take part in Next Time, Even IF IT Chans I’ll be more exHAUSED.

What does that mean? 

Robin Gemperle: The Category Includes Riders Who Arrive Or Depart from the Race Without An Airplane and I Think That I Can Have A Certain Amount of Publicity in My Scene. And hey, I'm probably complete the race in Istanbul and Just Want to get home quickly to get some rest and it will probably be quite annoying back to aarau by train and bike, but i just have to be somehow. I Think It’s a Good Development to Say We’re Going to do a race to do it without flying. 

Do you have any options for your equipment that Are More Sustainable in Terms of Clothing or Anything Else?

Robin Gemperle: My Ideal Setup Consists of As Fee Things as Possible. I used to ride fixie races and so used the same bike for all my bikepacking Tours, e.G. From Aarau to Barcelona, ​​Copenhagen and Riga. I so like wearing merino cycling jerseys. Not just Because of their sustainability, but Simply Because I like them.

The Legendary Mountain Athlete Kilian Jornet Has Said that he finds it real exciting to Competete with the best runners in the world, but actualy he no lover wants to fly around the world with the best runners to Competete with the same pople again The Environment. Can you make any sense of this statement?

Robin Gemperle: Mhh, I Can Understand that and I think there are Certainly Alternatives, but thesis all rather theoretical thoughts. I’ve actually already come to term with the fact that thesis bike races we do are actualy nonsense, or Simply Just Fun. We don’t add any social value by racing through Europe with 300 people. But i’ve come to term with that in the meeantime, sport just work like that.

What does it look like for you away from the races, can you integrate sustainability into your life?

Robin Gemperle: I am Convinced that we have to shrink in order to meet the climate challenge. We must be prepared to level ups. The Only Question is, how much are we prop saved to give up and how exactly Should This Happen? As a budding architect, I am Particularly Interested in More Sustainable Building Forms and Spatial Concepts. This thus Raises the Question of What Needs to Happen for More People to Accept Them.

Let’s End the Interview with a typical cycling Question of Faith: Hub Dynamo or Battery? What is your Preferred Choice? 

Robin Gemperle: In Fact, The Question is unresolved for me. As an athlete, I’m in the comfortable position of bee to Have Both, I like Both, I use Both and I’m Happy to Decide Depending on the situation.

 

ENVIRONMENT

Environment

REDUCE

Reduce

DE Our focus in 2023 was clearly due to the formulation of our sustainability strategy-the 7-point plan-on the aspect of Reduce. For the past and this year, we focused primarily on saving CO2 and plastics. Saving energy and resources continues to run continuously. Before compensating, reducing emissions is about. So that we also take the right direction, we are currently creating so -called Product Carbon Footprints (PCF) from our headlights. In the following pages we give you an overview of the CO2 plan project, our PCFs, after that we will present our energy consumption.

En in Addition to formulating our sustainability strategy - the 7 -point plan - our main focus in 2023 was clearly on reduce. Last Year and This Year, We Focused On
Primarily Reducing CO2 and Plastic Use. Before offseting commes the reduction of emissions. To ensure that we are heading in the right direction, we have created initial product carbon footprints for a selection of our lights (PCF). In the following pages we will give you an overview of the co2 plan project and our pcfs, as well as current data related to our energy
Consumption.

www.co2plan.info

 De our goal as a company is to release as little greenhouse gases as possible. For this reason, we joined the CO2 plan project. This project, financed by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection, supports small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) that are the 1.5 degree goal and the Science Based Targets initative. The companies commit their CO2 emissions on
to reduce your own location in such a way that compliance with the 1.5 degree target of global warming would be possible. 

En our goal as a company is to emit as few greenhouse gas as possible. For this Reason, We have joint the Co2 Plan Project. This Pro-Ject, Funded by the Federal For Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, Supports Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (Smes) that Are Committed to the 1.5 Degree Target and the Science-Based Targets Initiative. The Companies undertake to reduce their co2 emissions at their own sites to search to extent that it would be possible to meet the 1.5 degree target for global warming. 

Project CO2 plan

CO2 Plan Project

1.5 degrees and science-based targets

1.5 Degree Target and Science-Based Targets

De The 1.5 degree goal provides to limit the human-made global increase in temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius on the year. The start of industrialization (between 1850-1900) to 2100. A simplified SBT option was developed for SMEs to achieve the goal of net zero. It corresponds to scientific guidelines and at the same time offers a time frame that is adapted to the resource situation of SMEs. This project is accompanied for 3 years. Everyone involved creates a CO2 balance annually and formulate their own CO2 reduction plan. In addition to us, 20 other companies and clubs take part in the project with which we regularly exchange ideas. In the meantime we have created our first CO2 record at the location. This is measured in different areas: SCOPE1, SCOPE 2 and SCOPE 3. These scopes are divided according to the influence that you have as an actor on these areas. There is an overview of this in the graphic. *Why is you in a climate -neutral manner - simply because the term is actually good to explain what we want to do, but the term is currently burned because the term climate neutrality has often been operated recently. 

En the 1.5 degree target aims to limit the man-made global temperature increate to annual average of 1.5 degrees celsius. This is calculated from the starting of industrialization (between 1850-1900) to the year 2100. The science based target initiative (SBTI) Provides A Methodology and Clearly Defined Path with which Companies Can Become “Climate Neutral”* in line with the 1.5 degree target. A Simplified SBT option has been developed for Smes to achieve the net zero target. It complies with scientific guidelines and at the same time offer a timeframe that is adapted to the resource situation of Smes.this Project will be monitored for 3 years. All Participants Draw Up An Annual Co2 Balance Sheet and Formulates their Own Co2 Reduction Plan. In Addition to Us, 20 Other Companies and Associations Are Taking Part in the Project, with whom we regularly Exchange Information.We Have Now Drawn Up Our First Co2 Balance Sheet At The Site. This is Measured in Different Area: Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3. Thesis Scopes Are Divided According to The Influence You have as an actor on these areas. An overview of this can be found in the graphic. *Why do you put climate neutral in quotation marks? Simply because the term is actually good for explaining what we want to do, but we see Recognize that Recently the term climate neutrality is often associated with greenwashing Behaviors.

 

De a project to reduce CO2 footprint through targeted measures in companies and organizations.

En a Project to Reduce CO2 Emissions through Targeted Measures in Companies and Organizations.

www.co2plan.info

 

Understand scopes

Understanding scopes

DE The categorization of greenhouse gas emissions in SCOPE 1, SCOPE 2 and SCOPE 3 helps companies systematically record and manage their emissions. SCOPE1 are emissions that are responsible for or controlled directly by the company - such as your own energy sources or the fleet. SCOPE 2 referred to the energy purchased, such as the electricity provided by energy companies. SCOPE 3 includes all indirect emissions that arise along the value chain of companies, for example when transporting goods. 

En the categorization of greenhouse gas emissions into scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 Helps Companies to Systematically Record and Manage their emissions. Scope 1 are emissions for what the company is direct responsible or controlled - search as its own energy source or vehicle fleet. Scope 2 Refers to Purchased Energy, Search AS the Electricity Provided by Energy Companies. Scope 3 included all indirect emissions that occur along the company’s value chain, for example during the transportation of goods. 

Relocated energies

Purchased energy

· Buyed electricity

Purchased Electricity

· District heating

District Heating

Upstream value chain

Upstream Transport

· Business trips

Business trips

· Ma-Mobiliat

Employee Mobility

· Waste in the company

Waste in the company

· Transport (external)

Transport (external)

· Buyed goods &

Raw materials

Purchased Goods &

raw materials

Direct

Emissions

Direct

Emissions

· Inpatient combustion

Stationary Combusion

· Fleeting gases

Volatile gas

· Mobile combustion

Mobile Combusion

Downstream value chain

Downstream Transport

· Solded products

Products Sold

· Use

Usage

· Transport

transport

· Disposal

Disposal

· Investments

Investments

· Transport (external)

Transport (external)

Expansion of the report limits

Expansion of Reporting Boundaries

De The challenge lies in the area of ​​the SCOPE 3. On the one hand, this emission area is often the largest for companies, on the other hand it is also the one that companies have the least influence on the companies, because here many factors that are not relevant for all companies are incorporated and thus make comparability. For us at Supernova, too, the question arose with which SCOPE 3 factors we should work so that the boundaries are clear, within which we can work efficiently as a company and which fully cover the CO2 reality of our company. We therefore chose the following factors. In the following graphic we show which Scope 3 emissions we actually took into account. For example, Supernova has no joint ventures, accordingly we do not take this into account in SCOPE 3. For us, it is important for us to present which factors we have taken into account in order to help a little to make the scope 3 comparable or at least classified.

En the challenge read in the area of ​​scope 3. On the one hand, this emissions area is often the larest for company. On the other hand, it is the one over which companies have the Least influence. This is Because many factors that are not relevant for all Companies are included here, Making Comparability Difficult. For us at supernova, the Question so arose as to which scope 3 factors we should attempt to Address with the goal of estabing clear boundaries within which we would continue to work efficiently what Acknowledging the Complete Co2 pictures of our company. In the chart below, we show which scope 3 emissions we have actualy take into account. For example, supernova does not have any joint ventures, so we do not take this into account in scope 3. It is import for us to show which factors we have take into account in order to make the scope 3 factors Comparable or at least classifiable.

Overview of all indirect possible emissions from SCOPE 3

Overview of all indirectly possibe emissions from scope 3

Upstream transportation Upstream Transport

Regular. Delivery of goods: · Freight services · External logistics Regular Delivery of Goods: · Freight services · External Logistics

Procured goods/services Procured Goods/Services

Production of purchased goods: · Office equipment · EDV/IT/technology · Raw materials · Auxiliary substances/equipment Services: · IT data centers/cleaning Production of Purchased Goods: · Office equipment · EDP/IT/Technology · Raw Materials · Auxiliary Materials/Operating Supplies Services: · It Data Centers/Cleaning

Other services used Additional services used

Use of leasing. Plants Use of Leased Assets Property, Plant and Equipment

Operation of leasing systems: · Vehicles/machines/buildings Operation of Leased Equipment: · Vehicles/Machinery/Buildings

Professional traffic/home work Commuter Traffic/Homework

Business trips Business trips

· Optional: Hotel · Optional: Hotel

Capital goods Capital Assets

Acquired/amorti. Goods: · Building/machines/systems Acquired/Amortized Goods: · Buildings/Machinery/Equipment

Disposal of waste Disposal of Waste

· Production waste · Operating waste · Art: e.g. landfill · Production Waste · Operational Waste · Type: E.G. landfill

Scope 3

upstream value chain 

Upstream Transport

 

System limit
Company/comure 

System Boundary
Company/community

Customer mobility Customer/Visitor Mobility

· To your own location · To your own location

Downstream, dislears material systems Property, Plant and Equipment Leased Downstream

Leaer: · Building/machines Lessor: · Buildings/Machinery

Investment Investments

Invest.-recipient: · Capital debt · Project financing · Participations Invest. Recipient: · Capital DeBt · Project Financing · Equity Investments

Franchise Franchise operations

· Participations · Joint ventures · Participations · Joint ventures

Downstream value chain 

Downstream Transport

Environment · Environment

Downstream transportation Downstream Transport

· When selling goods · Through transport services · To distribution centers · To sales facilities · For the Sale of Goods · Through Transport Services · To Distribution Centers · To Sales Facilities

Use of sold products Use of Products Sold

Further processing sold products Further Processing of Products

Lifetime ends of products End of Product Life

Sold products: · Recycling · Disposal Sold Products: · Recycling · Disposal Selection for current balance sheet Selection for Current Balance She et

 

DE The special feature of our CO2 selection is that Supernova places a strong focus on the area of ​​transport. Any transport that takes place in any way and is passed or coordinated via the company location in Gundelfingen was included in SCOPE 3. 

En Supernova Places a Strong Emphasis on the Transportation Sector and This Was Especialy True Whe Selecting Area of ​​Focus for our Co2 Balance Sheet. Any Transportation That Occurs in Any Way And Passes Through or is Coordinated by the Company’s Location in Gundelfingen Has Been Included in Scope 3 Calculation.

Upstream transportation Upstream Transport

Regular. Delivery of goods: · Freight services · External logistics Regular Delivery of Goods: · Freight services · External Logistics

Procured goods/services Procured Goods/Services

Production of purchased goods: · Raw materials · Auxiliary substances/equipment Production of Purchased Goods: · Raw Materials · Auxiliary Materials/Operating Supplies

Professional traffic/home work Commuter Traffic/Homework

Business trips Business trips

Disposal of waste Disposal of Waste

· Production waste · Operating waste · Art: e.g. landfill · Production Waste · Operational Waste · Type: E.G. landfill

upstream value chain 

Upstream Transport

Selection for current balance sheet

Selection for Current Balance Sheet

System limit
Company/comure 

System Boundary
Company/community

Downstream value chain 

Downstream Transport

Downstream transportation Downstream Transport

· When selling goods · Through transport services · To distribution centers · To sales facilities · For the Sale of Goods · Through Transport Services · To Distribution Centers · To Sales Facilities

Overview

Cumulative Co2e emissions at a glance

DE This report publishes the first results of the climate rehabilitation. The most important findings are:

 The largest CO2 emissions at the Gundelfingen location are created by transporting the goods from suppliers to production and from production to the end customer. 

 In the second and third place, emissions come from electricity and heat, but as tenants of the office and production buildings, we only have a low influence. Wherever it is possible, we choose the most environmentally friendly variant, e.g. through our green electricity.

 The company has a comparatively low CO2 footprint when traveling to the workplace to the workplace due to the high proportion of bicycles on arrival. 

En this report publishes the initial results of the climate assessment. The Most important Findings are:

 The Largest Co2 Emissions at the Gundelfingen Site Arise from the Transportation of Goods from Suppliers to Production and from Production to End Customers.

 Second and Third in Terms of Emissions Are Those Related to Electricity and Heating, Although as Tenants of Office and Production Buildings, We have limited influence in this area. Where possible, we choose the most Environmentally Friendly option, search as our green electricity.

An activity category summarizes various emissions and effects on their respective effect on the environment. The individual categories are converted into uniform numbers for comparability.

An impact category summarizes various emissions and effects in Terms of their respective impact on the environment. The individual categories are converted into standardized figures for Comparability.

Emissions can be assigned to impact categories Emissions Can Be Assigned to Impact Categories

The emissions are in 1. Emissions from Downstream Transportation Are in 1st Place (from Production to the Customer)

The emissions come in 2nd place and 3. In 2nd and 3rd Place are emissions from heat and electricity

The emissions by approaching the MA are low due to the high proportion of bicycles Due to the high proportion of Bicycles, The Emissions Caused by the Employees ’Commute Are Comparativeelylov

Emissions through business trips are the same as through the use of the fleet Emissions from Business Travel are the same as from the use of the Vehicle Fleet

Paper goods, equipment, transports etc. are summarized in the other emissions Other emissions included paper goods, operating materials, transport, etc.

Distribution of overall emissions (located locally) according to active categories

Breakdown of Total Emissions (location-based) by Impact Category

Business trips*
Business Travel*

CO2E emissions | T CO2E · CO2E emissions | T CO2E

Emissions per category (cumulative) 2022  Emissions by category (cumulative) 2022
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0

*Due to additional effects on air travel (e.g. aerosols/soot), an additional 4 t of CO2E arise

*Additional Effects of Air Travel (E.G. Aerosols/Soot) Result in Additional 4 t of CO2E

** 2022 still covered by our suppliers.
In the future, a massive reduction by increased sea freight is foreseeable

** Covered in 2022 Through Certified Compensation by Our Suppliers. In the future,
A Significant Reduction is Foreseeable Through Increased Sea Freight.

464t Co2e

Downstream transportation

Downstream Transportation

2

warmth

Heat

318**

Direction of the MA

Directions for Employees

30

Electric car fleet

Electric Vehicle Fleet

8

Electricity

Electricity

2

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

31

Employee statistics on rush hour traffic

Employee Statistics on Commuter Traffic

63%

Bicycle*

Bicycle*

32%

MIV: motorized private transport*

Motorized Individual Vehicle*

* including electric vehicles

* incl. E-Vehicles 

5%

Public transport (bus/train)

Public Transport (bus/train)

The calculation is based on the following data: 

The Calculation is based on the following data: 

Data basis 1 Data base1	Distance (PKM) Distance (PKM)
MIV: motorized private transport Motorized individual transport	41.738
Public transport (bus/train) - mix Public Transport (bus/train) - Mix	6.395
Bicycle Bicycle	80.698

* including e-bikes

* including e-bikes

 

HomeOffice share in statistics:

Average approx. 2 days a week were taken into account 

Home Office Share in the Statistics:

To Average of Approx. 2 Days Per Week What Taken Into Account

Data basis per MA:

· Distance between place of residence and company

· Average At/year (rarely illness/vacation)

Data base by employee:

· Distance Between Place of Residence and Company

· Average at/Year (Less Sickness/Holidays)

7 questions for Marco Kittlinger
7questions for Marco Kittlinger

Senior CSR Manager Energy Agency Freiburg

How did the cooperation between the Freiburg energy agency and Supernova come about? 

Marco Kittlinger: In search of committed companies from the region on the subject of climate protection for the CO2 plan project, we came across supernova. At Supernova there was a lot of interest immediately and then the collaboration began quite quickly.

What is the CO2 plan about?

Marco Kittlinger: CO2 Plan is a network project that supports the company through regional and national meetings to control their CO2 reduction goals in science-based and become climate-neutral. We want to prepare companies for the challenges of climate change and show necessary steps on the way to climate neutrality. 

Wait a minute, you just said climate neutrality. Isn't that a problematic term that is currently criticized? 

Marco Kittlinger: Climate neutrality is often misunderstood because it is often advertised by questionable compensation projects without real emission reductions. This was rightly criticized by civil society and the media. However, there is currently progress: A new standard of climate neutrality and EU guidelines prohibit the designation of products as climate-neutral if this is only based on compensation. These measures promote real emission reductions, as in our project.

Who are the partners in the CO2 plan and how is the project financed?

Marco Kittlinger: Bedding partners are the Energy Agency Regio Freiburg, Prisma Consult GmbH and the Energy Agency Regio Göttingen e.V. Pro region is supervised a certain number of companies. Provided there are medium -sized companies or clubs. The whole thing is funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK). The project runs over three years, from 2023 to 2025. 

In addition to the CO2 plan, the energy agency also works with Supernova on so -called PCFs. What is it about?

Marco Kittlinger: While a Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) is created on the CO2 plan, i.e. a company balance in which all aspects of the company are considered, for example also the arrival of the employees, the focus on the supply chains and manufacturing processes of a single product is at a product carbon footprint (PCF). We take a closer look at how much emissions arise in the production of a product, from the first raw material to disposal.

What are the biggest challenges for PCFs?

Marco Kittlinger: Especially with the first accounts, the topic of data acquisition is always a big hurdle. Many of the necessary information is often not yet structured and a consistent handling of data gaps must be defined.

What do you want to achieve with the projects?

Marco Kittlinger: With the CO2 plan, we also want to enable smaller companies to calculate their own emissions. We provide you with tools with which you can estimate which reduction potential can achieve certain measures. With the PCF, the focus is on a detailed evaluation. On the one hand, this clarifies how many emissions actually bring a single product. We examine the raw materials, look at the transport route and compare a lot in special databases so that we can get the exact possible result. When the process is complete, the potential in the individual manufacturing steps can be determined and investment decisions for various measures can also be better estimated. We can therefore use the PCFs to illustrate which lever we can start to improve the CO2 footprint of the individual products.

 

How did the Cooperation between the Freiburg Energy Agency and Supernova come about? 

Marco Kittlinger: WE Came Across Supernova When We Were Looking for Committed Companies from the Region for the CO2 Plan Project. Supernova was immediately very interested and the collaboration began.

What is the CO2 plan about?

Marco Kittlinger: CO2 Plan is a network project that supports company through regional and national meetings to manage their co2 reduction targets based on science and Become climate neutral. We want to prepare Companies for the Challenges of Climate Change and Point Out Necessary Steps on the Way to Climate Neutrality. 

Wait a minute, you just Said climate neutrality. Is that a problematic term that is currently stog criticized? 

Marco Kittlinger: Climate Neutrality is Often Misunderstood, as it is frequently promoted through Questionable Compensation Projects Without Any Reduction in Emissions. This has been right criticized by Civil Society and the Media. However, Progress is Currently Being Made: A New Standard On Climate Neutrality and EU Directives Prohibit the Labeling of Products As Climate Neutral IF This Is Only Based On Offsetting. Thesis Measure's promote real reductions in emissions, as in our project.

Who are the partners in the CO2 Plan and How is the Project Financed?

Marco Kittlinger: The Network Partners Are Energy Agency Regio Freiburg, Prisma Consult GmbH and Energy Agency Regio Göttingen e.V. A Certain Number of Companies Are Supported via region. Provided they are medium-sized Companies or Associations. The Whole Project is Funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK). The Project Will Run for Three Years, from 2023 to 2025. In Addition to the Co2 Plan, The Energy Agency is so Working with Supernova on So-Called PCFS. What is this about?

Marco Kittlinger: While the Co2 Plan Creates A Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF), I.E. A corporate balance sheet that Considers All Aspects of the Company, Including, For Example, How Employees Travel To Work, A Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) FOCUSES ON THE SUPPLY Chains and Manufacturing Processes of an Individual Product. We take a very close look at how many emissions are generated during the manufacture of a product, from the first raw material to disposal.

What are the biggest challenges for PCFs? 

Marco Kittlinger: Data Collection is Always a Major Hurdle, Especialy for the First Balance Sheets. Much of the Necessary Information Is Often Not Yet Available in a Structured Form and a Consistent Way of Dealing with Data Gaps must be defined.

What do you want to achieve with the projects?

Marco Kittlinger: With the Co2 Plan, We so Want to Enable Smaller Companies to Calculate Their Own emissions. We provide them with tools with which they can estimate the reduction potential that certain measures can achieve. With the PCF in Particular, The Focus is on a detailed evaluation. On the one hand, this make it clear how many emissions to individual product actually enttails. We examine the raw materials, look at the transportation route and compare a lot in special databases so that we get the most accurate results. Once the Whole Process Has Been Completed, The Potential In The Individual Production Steps Can Be Determined And Investment Decisions for Various Measures Can Be Better Estimated. We can theraefore use the pcfs to illustrate which levers we can use to impree the co2 footprint of individual products.

A consistent handling of data gaps must be defined. A consistent approach to handling data gaps must be defined.

 

 

Product carbon
Footprints (PCF)

Environmental concerns - 13. Climate -relevant emissions · Environmental Matters - 13. Climate -relevant emissions

Environmental concerns - 11. Use of natural resources · Environmental Concerns - 11. Use of Natural Resources

DE Work on the improvement of our CO2 balance as part of the CO2 plan project in the next two years. A first consequence of the data collection for this project is the creation of Product Carbon Footprints (PCFS) for Supernova.

En as part of the co2 plan project, we will work on improving our co2 balance over the next two years. To Initial Consequence of the Data Collection for this Project is the Creation of Product Carbon Footprints (PCFS) for Supernova.

DE A Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) measures the entire greenhouse gas emissions that arise during the life cycle of a product, from raw material extraction to manufacture, transport, use and disposal. So we have the option of where and how our headlights can become more environmentally friendly. For this reason, together with the Freiburg energy agency, we created so -called Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) of three of our products. We had the two headlights Mini 3 Pro and M99 Mini Pro and the taillight TL3 Z examined. These products are representative of our different types of headlights from our range: reflective headlights, Terraflux lens and rear light. 

EN a product carbon footprint (PCF) Measures the Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions Generated During the Life Cycle Of A Product, From The Extraction of Raw Materials to Production, Transportation, Use and Disposal. This enables us to identify where and how our lights can Become more Environmentally Friendly. For this Reason, We Worked with the Freiburg Energy Agency to Create Product Carbon Footprints (PCFS) for Three of our Products. We had the Two Mini 3 Pro and M99 Mini Pro Front Lights and the TL3 Z Tail Light Analyzed. Thesis Products Are Representative of the Different Types of Lights in our Range: 

Reflector Front Light, Terraflux Lens and Tail Light. 

Products for the PCFs:

Products for the PCFs:

 

Mini 3 Pro

Terraflux lens
Terraflux lens

 

TLZ 3

rear light
Tail light

 

M99 Mini Pro
Reflector headlights
Reflector Front Lights

 

10.61* kg Co2e

Mini 3 per footprint

Mini 3 per footprint 

DE MINI 3 Pro has a life cycle of 10 years of manufacturing, use (30 minutes a day for 10 years, of which the bike is 10 % operated with high beam) and disposal of a CO2 footprint of 10.61 kg CO2E.

En with a life cycle of 10 years, The Mini 3 Pro Has a Co2 Footprint of 10.61 KG Co2e from Production, Use (30 min a day for 10 years, 10% of which the bike is operated with high beam) and disposal.

* Emissions based on use
on the German electricity mix of 2023.

* Emissions in use based on the German
Electricity Mix of 2023.

The surprising result

The Surprising Result

 The largest CO2 consumption of our headlights arises in use (79.7 %) and not in production. There is potential in all areas to reduce the CO2 footprint. The starting points for this are:

· Raising the sensitization of users pure green electricity in order to further reduce the CO2 footprint in the usage phase

· To increase the luminous efficiency of our headlights to reduce the CO2 footprint in the usage phase

· Optimization of the material selection

· Increase in ship transport in the supply chain

The publication of a Product Carbon Footprint for a lifespan of 10 years is an exception without comparable examples. With Supernova, we consciously take this step because we want to improve and want to act as a pioneer in this area. Based on this data, we develop our products in the interaction of design, quality and sustainability. We are motivated to take further steps and look forward to documenting our future sustainability success through the Product Carbon Footprints. 

The Greatest Co2 Consumption of our lights Occurs During Use (79.7 %) and Not During Production. There is potential to reduce the co2 footprint in all areas. Starting Points for this are:

· Raising awareness Among Users to Pure Green Electricity in Order to Further Reduce the Co2 Footprint in the Usage Phase

· Increasing the Light Efficiency of Our Lights in Order To Reduce The Co2 Footprint in the Usage Phase

· Optimizing the Choice of Materials

· Increase Shipping Transportation in the Supply Chain

The Publication of a Product Carbon Footprint for a Service Life of 10 Years is an Exception with no Comparable Examples. At Supernova, However, We Are Deliberately Taking This Step Because We Want To Improve and Act as a Pioneer in This Area. Based on this data, We Develop our Products in a Combination of Design, Quality and Sustainability. We are motivated to take Further Steps and are Pleased to have the opportity to document Our Future Sustainability Successes Via the Product Carbon Footprints. 

1.36 kg CO2E

Material chains

Material Prechains

0.01 kg CO2E

Manufacturing processes

Production processes

0.16 kg CO2E

Upstream transportation

Upstream transportation

0.56 kg CO2E

distribution

Sales

8.45 kg CO2E

use

Utilization

0.06 kg CO2E

Disposal

Waste disposal

0.00 kg CO2E

Repairs

Repair

Sustainability aspects · Sustainability aspects

DE we use different energy sources for our locations, including electricity, oil and gas. As a tenant, we only have limited options to select our energy sources. The following table shows our energy consumption in kilowatt hours (kWh) for the years 2020 to 2023.

En we use different energy for our locations, including electricity, oil and gas. As tenants, we only have a limited choice of energy sources. The Following Table Shows Our Energy
Consumption in Kilowatt Hours (KWH) for the Years 2020 to 2023.

Energy consumption at the Gundelfingen location

Energy consumption

Energy in kWh · Energy in kWh

99 420 kWh

26 698 kWh

 

2020

72 722 kWh*

173 280 kWh

43 631 kWh

 

99 649 kWh*

30,000 kWh

2021

200 000
180 000
160 000
140 000
120 000
100 000
80 000
60 000
40 000
20 000
0

194 094 kWh

60 991 kWh

 

85 103 kWh*

48,000 kWh

2022

185 744 kWh

59 286 kWh

81 458 kWh*

 

45,000 kWh

2023

Power consumption 

Power consumption 

Natural gas, biogas, wind gas* 

Wind gas* 

Oil consumption ** 

Fuel consumption ** 

 

*Since 2020 we have been using wind gas (1%) and biogas (10%) from Green Planet Energy.
In wind gas, excess energy of a wind turbine is converted into hydrogen. 

*Since 2020, we have be -use party wind gas (1%) and biogas (10%) from green planet energy. In the case of wind gas, excess energy from wind turbines is converted into hydrogen.

** Unfortunately, new rented production hall has an oil heating.

** Newly Rented Production Hall Has Oil Heating, Regrettably.

18

Newly set
Employee
Newly Hired 

employee

Since 2019
Beat 2019

+52 %

Emissions at the company headquarters (CCF)

Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF)

De here you can see the CO2E emissions of the buildings at the Gundelfingen location in tons (Scope1 & 2). 2021 came one
rent production hall with oil heating. In 2024 we invest in a PV system and in 2025 in a heat pump to reduce CO2 emissions.

En here you can see the co2e emissions of the buildings at the gundelfingen site in Tons (scope 1 & 2). In 2021, a pensioned production hall with oil heating was added. In 2024, we are investing in a solar pv system, and in 2025, we plan to invest in a heat pump to reduce CO2 emissions.

15.61 t

2020

28.55 t

2021  

32.16 t

2022

30.57 t

2023

Waste quantities

Amounts of Waste

De we also track our waste quantities. The following table shows the waste quantities in tons for different waste categories. 

So we Track our waste volumes. The Following Table Shows The Quantities of Waste
In Tons for Various Waste Categories.

Mixed waste
For recycling (yellow sack) 

Mixed waste for recycling (Yellow Bag) 

Packing made of paper and cardboard 

Paper and cardboard packaging

 

By switching to recyclable cardboard packaging instead of plastic, we have been able to significantly reduce the proportion of mixed waste and cardboard boxes.

By Switching to Recyclable Cardboard Packaging Instead of Plastic, We Have Been Able to Significantly Reduce The Proportion of Mixed Waste and Cardboard Packaging.

Environmental concerns - 11. Use of natural resources · Environmental Concerns - 11. Use of Natural Resources

189 m3

Water consumption

Water Consumption

DE Our water consumption is also monitored. The following table shows our water consumption in cubic meters (m³) for the years 2020 to 2023 in relation to sales.

So an Our Water Consumption is monitored. The Following Table Shows Our Water Consumption in Cubic Meter (M³) for the Years 2020 To 2023 in Relation to Sales.

2020

206 m3

2021

224 m3

2022

254 m3

Why some consumption figures increase

Why some consumption figure are increasing

DE Due to the increasing number of employees and the extended production areas, we enlarged our production and office space in 2021. This led to a corresponding increase in consumption figures.

En due to the increate number of employees and expanding production areas, we enlarged our production and office spaces in 2021, which led to a corresponding rise in consumption figures.

Our current energy -saving measures 

Our Current Energy Saving Measures.

DE A air conditioning system was installed in our logistics department, which protects our colleagues from heat in summer and supports inefficient gas heating with warm air in winter. This reduces the total energy consumption. We increase our consumption of green electricity from 100 % renewable energy, but we can lower our gas consumption. So far we have used a mobile air conditioner to cool our server room. As part of our ISO 14000 environmental, a much more efficient split facility was procured.

En an Air Conditioning System what installed in our logistics department, which Protects Our Colleagues from the heat in Summer and Supports the Inefficient Gas Heating Warm Air in winter. This allows us to reduce our overall energy consumption. Although we are increate our consumption of green electricity from 100 % renewable energy, we are able to reduce and gas consumption. We previously used a Mobile Air Conditioning Unit to Cool Our Server Room. As part of our Environmental Audit According to ISO 14000, a Significant more efficient split unit was pro.

 

Plastic -free packaging 2024

Plastic Free Packaging 2024

De when we receive the individual deliveries with components for our production in Gundelfingen, we often had a frustrating picture: individual parts are often packed in plastic, sometimes even two to triple. This seemed unnecessary to us and is the reason why we launched the “Plastic Free 2024” project. The aim is to ban every avoidable plastic between our suppliers and our end customers by the end of 2024. Incidentally, the switch to plastic -free packaging between us and our end customers began in 2020.

The only restrictions are: existing plastic packaging is used up, but are no longer reordered. In addition, we decided that where plastic is only used where it is absolutely necessary. For example, we will use plastic protection foils in the sea freight to protect our goods from aggressive salt air and corrosion.

En When We Receive Individual Deliveries of Components for our Production in Gundelfingen, We Are Often Faced With A Frustrating Picture: Individual Parts Often Packed in Plastic, Sometimes Even Two Or Three Times. This Seemed Unnecessary to Us and was the Reason Why We Launched the “Plastic-Free 2024” Project. The Aim: to Ban All Avoidable Plastic Below our Suppliers and our end Customers by the End of 2024. The Switch to Plastic-Free Packaging Between Us And Our End Customers Began AS EARLY AS 2020. 

The Only Exceptions Are: Existing Plastic Packaging will be used up But not Reordered. Additionally, we have decided that where plastic is absolutely neccessary, it will continue to be used. For example, we will use plastic Protective Films in Sea Freight to Protect Our Goods From The Aggressive Salt Air and Corrosion.

Do not use plastic envelopes

No plastic wrapping

DE to get our product range plastic -free, we started to no longer send our M99 headlights in adapted plastic tablets, but in cardboard tablets from production to B2B customers. We know our manufacturers not to send the components in plastic wherever possible. By avoiding plastic packaging on 5 bestsellers alone, we were able to save 243 kg plastic foils. 

En in order to make our product range plastic-free, we have started to ship Our m99 front lights in cardboard trays instead of wrapped plastics from production to b2b customers. We have therefore asked our manufacturers not to send us components in plastic wrapping whever possible. By Simply Eliminating Plastic Packaging for 5 Bestsellers, We Were Able to Save 243 KG of Plastic Material.

Saved plastic 2022

243 kg plastic saved in 2022

Do not have foam coasters

No foam linings

De after we used to have the interior of our packaging with foam, we now use cardboard for the packaging of our headlights. The two pictures illustrate this change. In this example, you save on the air
Stream headlights with each packaging 78 grams of foam.

En Previously, we lined the inside of our packaging with foam, but now now we use cardboard for packaging Our frontlights. The Two Pictures Illustrate This Change. In this example, The Airstream Frontlight Saves 78 Grams of Foam with Each Packaging.

 

Saved plastic per packaging

78g plastic saved by packaging

 

Where we have to get better

Where we need to improve

De the good news first: Already in 2016 we switched to a combustion -free fleet and completed this process in 2019. However, Supernova will not be able to operate without any resource consumption and we are currently seeing potential for optimization. 

In addition to the excellent luminosity, our lighting systems impress with their long durability. This factor is also paid to the selection of resources. With the materials and the type of processing, our developers put the main focus on the longevity. Longevity is a decisive factor in resource conservation and thus improves sustainability!

Accordingly, the main material exists 

For the housing mostly made of aluminum. This increases the longevity even under extreme conditions and aluminum enables us to increase the luminosity of our lighting, since this material can cool our LEDs better. The front glass and the lentils are also specially developed and coated for us to the innovative
To meet quality requirements. Such technologies are not reproducible at every location and this unfortunately increases the transport volume for the components of the lighting systems.

In order to be able to understand our resource management better, we have become part of the CO2 plan project, in which CO2 consumption is measured at the location (see chapter CO2 plan) and have started creating a product carbon footprint (see chapter PCFS).

It is already certain:

• The transport route of individual components of our lighting systems should be minimized.

• The air freight should be reduced drastically.

• The proportion of recycled materials in our products should be increased.

The proportion of this is not yet to be determined in numbers. The risks in the achievement of goals are distributed as follows:

• The material is tied longer by sea freight, this has an impact on financing. Therefore, the planning and sales processes must be optimized. Currently, however, bicycle manufacturers tend to request a significantly shorter delivery time for our products, which is another challenge in the
Conversion to sea freight.

• The outsourcing of our production know-how to other manufacturers has an impact on the copyability of our products.

EN the good news: We Switched to a Combusion-Free Fleet Back in 2014 and Completed This Process in 2019. However, Supernova Will Noss Be Able to Operate Entirely Without Consuming Resources and We Still See potential for optimization. 

In Addition to their Excellent Luminosity, Our Lighting Systems are characterized above all by their long service life. This factor is therefore thale into account when selecting resources. When it comes to materials and the way they are processed, Our Developers Focus Primarily on Durability. We are convinced that it is more resource-efficient and sustainable to use Only one light over a period of more than 10 years of using Several Lights in the same time.

Accordingly, The Main Material for the Housings is largely made of aluminum. This
Increases Longevity Even Under Extreme Conditions and Aluminum Enables Us to
Increase the Luminosity of our Lighting, as This Material Allows us to Cool Our Leds Better. The Front Glass and Lenses are ike Specialy Developed and Coated for Us in Order To Meet The Innovative Quality Requirements. Search Technologies Cannot Be Reproduced at Every Location and this unfertunately increas the Transport Volume for the Components of the Lighting Systems. 

In Order to Gain a Better Overview of our Resource Management, WE Have Become Part Of The Co2 Plan Project, which Measures CO2 Consumption at the site (See Co2 Plan Section) and Have Started to Create A Product Carbon Footprint (See PCFS Section). 

The Following is Already Clear:

• The Transport Route of Individual Components of Our Lighting Systems is to be minimized.

• Air Freight is to be drastically reduced.

• The proportion of recycled materials in our products is to be increased. 

It is not yet possible to quantify the proportion of recycled materials in our products. The Risks Involved in Achieving the Targets Are Distributed as Follow 

• Sea Freight Means that the material is tied up for Longer, which has been an impact on financing. For this Reason, the Planning and Sales Processes must be optimized to this end. However, Bicycle Manufacturers Are Currently Tending To Request Significantly Shorter Delivery Times for our Products, which Poses A Further Challenge When Switching to Sea Freight.

• The outsourcing of our production expertise to other Manufacturers has an Impact on the Copyability of our Products.

Resource selection

Selection of Resources

 

Transport volume

Transport volume

 

Planning and sales processes

Planning and Sales Processes

 

 

No to PVC

No to PVC

DE for many years has been warning experts and environmental protection organizations of the risks of PVC (polyvinyl chloride). The plastic decomposes very slowly and is difficult to recyclable. In particular, health and environmental substances such as hydrogen chlorine and dioxins can be released. Dioxins are considered highly toxic and accumulate in the food chain. There are also possible
Leasts due to plasticizers already in the use of product. Despite these concerns, PVC is still widespread. The reasons are the good processability and the relatively low material costs. So far, there is no ban because public attention and pressure to act are too low. In bicycle lighting, PVC is often used for cables, housings, brackets and packaging. 

At Supernova, we consistently rely on more environmentally friendly alternative materials: Since 2003 we have been using the use of plastics containing PVC. Instead, for example, PVC-free materials such as polyethylene or polyurethane are used for the cables of the headlights and taillights. These are characterized by higher mechanical resilience, UV resistance and cold inflexibility. At the end of the service life, they can be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. The housing, lentils and slices also consist of PVC-free materials such as hardened glass or PMMA. So we not only avoid health risks, but often get even better product properties. With the consistent PVC waiver, we also convince suppliers to switch to alternative solutions. 

En Experts and Environmental Organizations Have Been Warning About The Risks of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) for Many Years. The Plastic Decomposes very slowly and is difficult to recycle. During Incineration in Particular, substance that are harmful to health and the environment, search as hydrogen chloride and dioxins, can be released. Dioxins Are Considered Highly Toxic and Accumulate in the Food Chain. In addition, plasticizers can be released during product use. Despite thesis Concerns, pvc is still widely used as it is relative ely cheap and easy to produce. There have been no ban to date as there is too little public awareness and pressure to act. In Bicycle Lighting, PVC IS Often Used for Cables, Housings, Brackets and Packaging. 

At Supernova, WE Consistently Use Environmentally Friendly Alternative Materials: Since 2003, WE Have Completely Avoid the use of plastics containing PVC. Instead, pvc-free materials search as polyethylene or polyurethane are used for the cables of the front lights and tail lights, for example. THESE ARE Characterized by Higher Mechanical Strength, UV Resistance and Flexibility at Low temperature. At the end of their service life, they can be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. So use pvc-free materials search as tempered glass or pmma for the houseings, lenses and panes. In this way, we not only avoid health risk, but often even achieve Better Product Properties. By consistently dispensing with pvc, we so convince suppliers to switch to alternative solutions.

Sustainability aspects · Sustainability aspects

 

PERSON

Human

Human rights in the supply chain

Human Rights in the Supply Chain

Our company is fully committed to the core work norms of the International Working Organization (ILO). These standards form the basis for fair and humane working conditions worldwide. 

Our Company is fully committed to the Core Labor Standards of the International Labor Organization (ILO). Thesis standards form the base for fair and humane working conditions worldwide.

DE In accordance with these standards, we have committed to promote and protect the basic labor rights in our entire supply chain. Based on the guiding principles of the Fair Wear Foundation, we pursue eight central principles to ensure that the working conditions in our supply chain are fair and fair.

En in accordance with thesis standards, we are committed to promoting and protecting fundamental laboratory rights throughout our supply chain. In Line with the fair Wear Foundation’s Guiding Principles, We Follow Eight Key Principles to Ensure That Working Conditions in our Supply Chain Are Fair and Equitable. 

 We ensure that all workers voluntarily choose their employment and does not take place in forced labor.

 We are committed to equal opportunities and ensure that all workers are treated equally equivalent to gender, age, ethnicity, religion or other characteristics.

 We stick strictly to the legal provisions and ensure that no workers are younger than 15 years and have at least exceeded the mandatory school age.

 We support the right of all workers to organize, found unions and take part in collective agreement negotiations. 

 Our employees should be able to live from their work. Therefore, we ensure that your payment is not below the statutory minimum wage and that existential wages are paid.

 We respect working hours and ensure that the weekly working time does not exceed 48 hours and that all employees have at least one day off a week.

 We ensure safe and health -promoting working conditions. Any form of physical or sexual violence is strictly forbidden.

 All employment relationships are regulated by legally binding contracts that clearly define all important points of the employment relationship.

 We ensure that all workers chooses their employment voluntary and that no form of forced laboratory take place.

 We are committed to equal opportunities and ensure that all workers are treated equally regardless of gender, agge, ethnicity, religion or other characteristics.

 We strictly adhere to legal request and ensure that no worker is under the Age of 15 and at least above compulsory school ag.

 We support the right of all workers to organize, form Union and Participate in Collective Bargaining.

 Our Employees Should be able to make a living from their work. We theraefore ensure that their pay is not below the statutory minimum wage and that they are paid a living wage.

 We respect the working time regulations and ensure that the Weekly Working Time Does Not Extred 48 Hours and that all Employees have at least day off per week.

 We ensure safe and healthy working condition. Any form of physical or sexual violence is strictly prohibited.

 All employer relationships are governed by Legally Binding Contracts that Clearly Define All Important Points of the Employment Relationship.

Our eight principles

Our Eight Principles 

Implementation and monitoring

Implementation and monitoring

Oblige, interview & analyze

To ensure that these principles are complied with, all of our suppliers have signed our Code of Conduct. These surveys are accompanied by risk analyzes in order to identify possible human rights dangers and take appropriate measures.

Our commitment to compliance with these guiding principles and our continuous use to improve working conditions in our supply chain reflect our commitment to social standards and human rights. 

Commit, Questioning & Analyzing

To ensure that thesis principles are adhered to, all of our suppliers have signed our code of conduct.

In addition, we conduct regular surveys of our suppliers to check their compliance with our principles. Thesis Surveys are accompanied by risk analyses in order to identify potential human rights risk and take appropriate measures.

Our commitment to compliance with thesis guiding principles and our continuous efforts to improving working conditions in our supply chain reflect our commitment to social standards and human rights. 

We firmly believe that sustainable management not only has to protect the environment, but also the people who work in our supply chain.

We firmly Believe that sustainable Business Practices must not only the environment, but so the people who work in our supply chain.

Opportunities for opportunities

Equal opportunities

Every employee receives equal opportunities, regardless of gender, origin or personal circumstances. 

Every employee is given equal opportunities, Regardless of Gender, Origin or Personal Circumstances.

De The commitment to equality of opportunities is central to Supernova. Every employee receives equal opportunities, regardless of gender, origin or personal circumstances. We promote variety and an inclusive work environment in which everyone can exploit their potential. 

En the commitment to equal opportunities is central to supernova. Every employee is given equal opportunities, Regardless of Gender, background or personal circa stance. We promote diversity and an inclusive working environment in which every time can realize their potential. 

 

 Health promotion & work-life balance

Health Promotion & Work-Life Balance

We offer programs such as Jobrad and Hansefit for a healthy lifestyle as well as flexible working time models such as flexitime and teleworking to agree on work and private life. 

We offer programs search as Jobrad and Hanefit for a Healthy Lifestyle as well as flexible working time models search as flexitime and telewanyking to balance work and private life. 

Diversity management

Diversity management

Our workforce consists of employees of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds, the diversity of which we appreciate. 

Our workforce is made up of employees from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds, whose diversity we value. 

Idea management & participation 

Ideas Management & Participation

We promote an open, participatory work environment in which employees can always contribute their ideas and suggestions in order to contribute to the sustainability and improvement of the workplace.

We promote an open, particular working Environment in which Employees Can Always Contribute Their Ideas and Suggestions in Order To Contribute to the Sustainability and Impovement of the Workplace.

 

Qualification

Qualifications

DE Your skills, your commitment and diversity are crucial for our success. That is why we promote your employment to ensure that you remain successful in a changing world of work.

We see the promotion of employment not only as an obligation, but also as an opportunity for our company to continuously develop and to be prepared for future challenges. By giving our employees the opportunity to face new challenges, we not only invest in their personal growth, but also in the future of our company.

En our employees are the foundation of our company. Their skills, commitment and diversity are crucial to our success. We Therefore Promote Their Employability to Ensure that They Remain Successful in A Changing World of Work.

We see the Promotion of Employee Development Not only AS AN OBLITATION, but so as an opportunity for our company to continuously Develop and Be Prepared for Future Challenges. By giving our employees the opportunity to developmentally, we are not only investing in their personnel growth, but so in the future of our company.

Our employees are the foundation of our company. 

Our Employees are the foundation of our company.

Personal development

Personal development

We offer needs -based training that are named through annual performance talks and the initiative of the employees. We encourage you to identify your development goals and support you in acquiring the necessary skills.

WE Offer Needs-Based Training, which is determined by annual performance reviews and employee initiative. We encourage them to identify their development goals and support them in acquiring the necessary skills.

Diversity and integration

Diversity and inclusion 

Our corporate culture is based on appreciation of diversity. We strive for an inclusive work environment in which everyone feels welcome and is set regardless of personal characteristics.

Our corporate culture is based on valuing diversity. We strive for an inclusive working environment in which Everyone Feels Welcome and is Hired Regardless of Personal Characteristics.

Opportunities -oriented risk consideration

Opportunity-Oriented Risk Assessment

We proactively encounter challenges such as a shortage of skilled workers through measures to strengthen the employment ability of our employees. We see this as an opportunity to continuously develop our company and prepare for future challenges.

We proactively address challenges search as the shortage of skilled workers by taking measures to promote employee development. We see this as an opportunity to continuously Develop our company and prepare it for future challenges. 

Responsibility for the local community

Responsibility for the Local Community

DE we from Supernova see ourselves as an active part of the bike community and are aware that a strong community contributes to our sustainable business success. That is why we are committed far beyond our core business: for the landscape wonderful region in which we
are active for cycling, which is firmly anchored in the company DNA. Getting the attractiveness of the region and further increasing the quality of life are the most important goals of our non -profit engagement.

En At Supernova, We See ourselves as an active part of the bike community and are aware that a Strong Community Contributes to our sustainable business success. Beyond Our Core Business, We Are Committed to Maintaining The Beauty Of The Region Where Were Were Operate and To Promoting Cycling AS A Way of Life. Our commitment to thesis is demonstrated throughout Charitable Work.

 

Go local

Go local

De specifically we support local organizers such as the team of the event that has been overbidding for years "Black Forest great!"

En we specify support local organizers search as the team of the event “Schwarzwald great!”, Which has been outdoing itself in Terms of Participant Numbers for Years.

 

Supernova meets

Supernova meets

De as the initiator of the event series "Supernova meets ..." at our location in Gundelfingen we bring with high-ranking guests from the ultracycling scene and associated "community
Rides “bike crazy people together. 

En by Establishing the “Supernova meets ...” Event Series at our Primary Location in Gundelfingen, We Are Able To Bring Together Cycling Enthusiasts With, Among Others, Well Known Guests From The Ultarcycling Scene.

Man · Human

Promote offspring

Promoting Young Talent

We promote the bicycle adventures of young athletes and young travelers, for example the bike packer Wiebke Lühmann, which is known to the nationally known.

We support the cycling Adventures of Up-and-Coming Athletes and Young Travelers, Search as the Those of the Nationally Renown Bikepacker Wiebke Lühmann.

 

With a good example

Leading by Example

Likewise 

(approx. 300 km depending on their place of residence).

There is a tradition of the team going to the Eurobike Trade Fair in Frankfurt Together by Bike (Approx. 300 km at a time, depending on where you live).

DONATE

Donations

We have been donating to Greenpeace, the UN refugee aid and the action bike for years.

We have bee donating to Greenpeace,
Un Refugee Agency, and Action bike for Years.

Initiative

INITIATIVE

We have been participating in the "City Cycling" initiative for years and with our own commitment we have a role model for other participating companies to move CO2 saving. Every year we try to crack the record of the previous year and to defend the place on the top podium.

We have been taking part in the “City Cycling” Initiative for Years and our own EFFORTS SET An Example for Other Participating Companies to Reduce Their Co2 Emissions. Every year, we try to beat the previous year and defend our place on the top step of the podium.

 

 

 

Black Forest meets Rainforest

In cooperation with the small association Bosque Azul, which has members in Costa Rica and in the surrounding area of ​​Freiburg, we are planning a new reforestation project with the Supernova Wald. 

In collaboration with the small Association Bosque Azul, which Has Members in Costa Rica and in the Area Around Freiburg, Germany, We are Planning A New Type of Reforestation Project with the Supernova Forest.

De it was important to us that we can have a say in the direction, because in the case of compensation projects, it is often not entirely clear what specific measures the actors use with the donated money. We were sure that we neither go to politics nor support the certificate trade. We would like to have a direct line to the creators and their approach should match our ideals: focus on the preservation of biodiversity, no to monocultures, long -term thinking and acting, the active integration of the local population, in particular women's support and environmental education. With the forest, we intend to create a diverse habitat for animals and people and thereby contribute to climate protection.

En it was imported to us that we had a say in the directness of the project, as it is not entirely clear what specific actions project will take with the money that is donated. We were certain that we didn’t want to get involved in politics. We want to have a direct line to the Project Creators and Ensure that Their Approach is in line with our ideles, Mainly: A Focus on the Preservation of Biodiversity, No To Monocultures, Long-Term Thinking and Action, The Active Involvement Of The Local Population, Especialy Women’s Empowerment and Environmental Education. With the Forest, We Intend to Create A Diverse Habitat for Animals and People and ThereBy Contribute to Climate Protection.

 

Commitment despite resistance

Commitment Despite Resistance

 

De Bosque Azul - the "Blue Forest" - is a forest project in Costa Rica that combines reforestation, ecological agriculture and environmental education.

En Bosque Azul - The “Blue Forest” - is a Forest Project in Costa Rica That Combines Reforestation, Organic Farming and Environmental Education.

www.bosque-azul.de

 

De Costa Rica was due to its favorable climatic conditions and because of his
Political stability chosen as a location. There we have identified a suitable property between two national parks, which could contribute to the closure of an ecological gap by creating a corridor that connects different forest areas and helps endangered species. However, there were difficulties in buying land. The first attempt failed, and important documents are missing for the purchase of an alternative property. Supernova and the association are now examining various options, including the acquisition of their own country or the connection to existing initiatives. These developments show the practical difficulties in implementing reforestation projects, but also underline ours
Commitment to a thorough and sustainable approach.

En Costa rica was chosen as the location due to its favorable climatic conditions and political
Stability. There, we identified a suitable plot of land between the next two parks that Could Help Close an ecological gap by creating a corRidor connection different forest area and helping endangered species. However, Difficulties Arose in Purchasing the Land. The First Attempt Failed and Important Documents Were Missing for the Purchase of An Alternative Plot of Land. Supernova and the Association are now exploring various options,
Including buying their own land or joining existing initiatives. Thesis Developments Demonstrates the Practical Difficulties of Implementing Reforestation Projects, but so underline our commitment to a thorough and sustainable approach.

Political influence

Political influence

DE As part of our sustainability report, we value transparency and responsibility in all areas of our commitment. This also applies to our interactions with political institutions and our memberships in
Associations.

Supernova is an active member of the two-wheeler industry association (ZIM). The Ziv represents the interests of bicycle, e-bike and component manufacturers in Germany and is strongly involved in political lobbying. We indirectly take part in legislative procedures via the ZIM and bring in our expertise and our concerns. The association acts as a mouthpiece in our industry and comes into dialogue with political decision -makers at national and European level.

We would like to make it clear that our company does not make any direct benefits to governments, parties or politicians. We stand for the maintenance of human rights and for sustainable business models and try to implement this in our company as best as possible without financial
To afford influence.

En as part of our sustainability report, we attach great importance to transparency in all of our actions. This is how Applies to our interactions with political institutions and our memberships in associations.

Supernova is an active member of the German Bicycle Industry Association (ZIM). The Ziv Represents the Interests of Bicycle, E-Bike and Component Manufacturers in Germany and is Heavily Involved in Political Lobbying. Through the civic, we particular
Indirectly in Legislative Processes and Contribute Our expertise and our concerns. The Association Act as a Mouthpiece for our Industry and Engages in Dialog with Political Decision-Makers at Both the National and European Level.

We would like to make it clear that our company does not make any direct contributions to governments, political parties or
Politicians. We stand for the Protection of Human Rights and for Sustainable Business Models and Try to Implement This in our Company in the Best Possible Way Without Exerting Any Financial Influence.

 

Law and guideline-compliant behavior

Behavior in Accordance with the Law and Guidelines

De Supernova positions itself against illegal behavior and especially against corruption. This attitude is firmly anchored in our Code of Conduct, which is binding for all employees and suppliers.

In order to ensure that misconduct or violations of the law are effectively uncovered and sanctioned, we have set up a registration office at the Industry Association of industrial companies Baden e.V. (WVIB). This enables employees and external parties to display information about potential misconduct or violations of the law anonymously. All incoming information will be forwarded to the joint internal registration office of the WVIB and thoroughly examined.

En Supernova Takes A stood Against Unlawful Behavior and Corruption in Particular. This stance is firmly anchored in our Code of Conduct, which is binding for all employees and suppliers.

To ensure that Misconduct or Breaches of the Law Are Effectively Detected and Sanctioned, We have set up a Reporting Office at the Wirtschaftsverband industrial company Baden e.V. (WVIB). This enables Employees and External Parties to Report Potential Misconduct or Breaches of the Law Anonymously. All reports
Received are forwarded to wvib’s joint internal reporting office and thoroughly investigated.

Learning experience

What we’ve learned

DE When we develop a new product, this usually starts with a bold idea and then we try to realize this vision. It does not always work and sometimes in a completely different way that we originally imagined. We are similar in sustainability. We also develop visions, some of which cannot be implemented or not fully implemented. Such learning experiences are important for us so that we can further improve and learn from them. Here are three such examples:

En When Develop a New Product, IT Usually Starts with a Bold Idea, and then we try to realize this vision. This doesn’t Always work out and sometimes Happens in a complete different way way than ori-
GINALLY Imagined. WE Experience Something Similar with Sustainability. So we develop visions that Cannot be fully realized. However, Such Learning Experiences are importing for us to continue improving and learning from. Here are Three Search Examples:

 

De our goal: we completely ban plastic from our packaging. We went accordingly (see pp. 85-87). The problem: In some areas, it still makes sense not to do without plastic. For example, we currently want to send more of our goods by sea freight and not on the plane. To do this, however, we have to pack our goods to a corrosion, which means our boxes are covered with plastic film from the outside. We are not plastic -free, but much more sustainable than if we let our products fly.

En our goal: to complete Ban Plastic from our packaging. We proceeded Accordingly (See p. 85-87). The problem: in some areas, it still makes Makes Sense To Continue Using Plastic. For
Example, We Currently Want to Send more of our goods by Sea Freight Rather Than by Plane. To do this, however, we have to pack our goods in corrosion-proof packaging, which means our boxes are wrapped in plastic film on the outside. This does not make us plastic-free, but it is much more sustainable Than Singing Our Products by Air.

DE in 2019-2021 we planted 1,000 trees together with Plant for the Planet. So that we can return our atmosphere CO2. The more we dealt with such projects, the more confusing for us. The central question for us is: How can we make sure that the trees we planted are still in 5, 10 or 15 years that the trees
be cared for and that the topic of biodiversity is taken into account? Of course, nobody wants to put their hand in the fire. It became clear to us that it is best to do it ourselves and cooperate very closely with a partner who is on site and the necessary expertise
Bring (see p. 108 to 111).

En in 2019-2021, we planted 1,000 trees together with plans for the planet. So that we can well co2 back to our atmosphere. The more we got involved with projects like this, the more confusing it Became for us. The Central Question for Us is: How Can We Ensure That The Trees We Plant Still Be Standing in 5, 10 or 15 years ’Time, that Trees are cared for and that the issue of biodiversity is into account? It Became Clear to Us That It Was Best To Do It Ourselves and Work Closely with a local partner who has the necessary expertise (See p. 108 to 111).

DE we are aware that we cannot currently produce emission -free. Nevertheless, we had the vision of becoming "CO2-neutral" and also communicated it to the outside world. In the case of surveys
We then found that customers understand the term differently. Other companies also use it differently. Rapidly growing monocultures to achieve CO2 neutrality are not the right way for us. Instead, we have set ourselves the goal: to produce as little CO2 as possible, only for compensating what we cannot save, promote biodiversity and also take into account all the people involved in it. That is why we said goodbye to the term "CO2-neutral". Our approach is now: As few emissions as necessary, as much biodiversity as possible.

En we are aware that we cannot currently produce our products emission-free. Nevertheless, We Had the Vision of Becoming “Co2-Neutral” and Communicated This To The Outside World. In Surveys, we that discovered that Customers understand The Term Differently. Other companies so use it different. Fast-Growing Monocultures to Achieve Co2 Neutrality Are not the right way for us. Instead, we have set ourselves the goal of producing as little co2 as possible, compensate only for what we cannot save, promoting biodiversity and so taking greater account of all the people involved. That is why we have moved away from the term “CO2-neutral”. Our approach is now: as few emissions as necessary, as much biodiversity as possible.

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Thanks to

Many thanks to Marco Kittlinger and Ina Rüdenauer from the Freiburg energy agency for a precise analysis of our emissions, as well as for the preparation of the data. Thank you very much to all of our supernova athletes who ours
Tested products and gave us honest feedback. As every year, a big thank you to all Supernova employees and correction readers for their extraordinary commitment. Also a big thank you to everyone whose ideas inspire us to reduce our CO2 footprint even further.

En many Thanks to Marco Kittlinger and Ina Rüdenauer from the Freiburg Energy Agency for Their Precise Analysis of Our Emissions and for Preparing The Data. Many Thanks to all Supernova athletes who tested Our Products and Gave Us Honest Feedback. AS Every Year, A Big Thanks You To All Supernova Employees and Proofreaders for their Extraordinary Commitment. And a big Thanks you to everone Whose Ideas Inspire Us to Reduce Our Carbon Footprint Even Further.

Special thanks go to
Special Thanks to

Joscha Hoffmann

De Joscha Hoffmann came to us in 2023 to strengthen the sustainability column and initiated important processes. When studying in France, South Africa and India, Joscha was involved in development cooperation in order to become active against global inequality. But he didn't want to tackle symptoms, but causes. So he started concentrating on supply chains 10 years ago. In order to work on the topic of sustainability on a scientific level, Joscha has now decided to follow the call to the University of Freiburg. On the one hand, we very much regret to lose him, on the other hand we are very happy about the new paths that Joscha showed us. We will continue his work with great determination.

En Joscha Hoffmann Joined Us in 2023 to Strengthen the Sustainability Pillar and Initiated Important Processes. During his studies in France, South Africa, and India, Joscha was involved in development cooperation to Actively Combat Global Inequality. However, he did not want to address symptoms but rather tackle the Causes. Therefore, He Began Focusing on Supply Chains 10 years ago. To address the topic of sustainability on a scientific level,
Josha has decided to follow the call to the university of Freiburg. While we deepy regret losing Him, we are so very grateful for the new paths he has shown us. We will continue his work with great determination.

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