Tackle emissions at the source
More than 1,600 suppliers worldwide contribute at Bosch Power Tools to turning ideas into high-performance tools. From raw materials to finished components, value is created across a global network. And this is precisely where one of the greatest levers for effective climate action lies. After all, a significant portion of emissions does not arise in the division’s own plants, but along the supply chain.
For many years, Bosch Power Tools has continuously reduced emissions within its own sphere of influence, consistently leveraging internal measures. At the same time, the division sees climate action as a shared responsibility across the entire value chain. “Any company that takes responsibility must think beyond its own factory gates,” says Simon Kalt. He is a sustainability consultant at Bosch Power Tools and co-founder of the Impact Academy – a consulting initiative for suppliers. “With the Impact Academy, Bosch Power Tools supports its business partners in measurably reducing emissions,” he explains. “Step by step, and with a clear goal: to create impact where it matters most.”
Climate action starts in the supply chain
Where does climate action begin? Where materials are sourced, intermediate products are manufactured, and energy is used. This is where upstream value creation systematically comes into focus. The challenge: many companies are still at the beginning of their climate journey. Often, there is a lack of a comprehensive overview of their own emissions. Sometimes resources are limited, or it is unclear how to calculate the carbon footprint and which measures will have the greatest impact. Climate action in the supply chain can therefore only succeed through collaboration, combining technical expertise and genuine partnership. Simon Kalt emphasizes: “If you want to reduce emissions, you have to address them where they arise – transparently, based on data, and together with partners on the ground.”
Creating impact together
The Impact Academy is a key component of the sustainability strategy at Bosch Power Tools. Its goal: to support suppliers in achieving their climate targets – and thereby reduce the carbon footprint of the entire supply chain at the same time. Instead of standardized programs, the division focuses on individual collaboration, concrete projects, and measurable results. “With the Impact Academy, Bosch Power Tools supports its partners in independently developing and implementing effective climate strategies,” explains Andreas Magnussen, Senior Sustainability Manager at Bosch Power Tools and also a co-founder of the Impact Academy.
It all starts with dialogue. Through workshops, site visits, and in-depth data analyses, Bosch Power Tools experts gain a clear picture of the starting point. How is energy consumption structured? Which materials dominate the emissions balance? What initiatives are already in place?
This is exactly where the Impact Academy comes in: first, a comprehensive calculation of the company’s carbon footprint is carried out, identifying both direct and indirect emissions and helping partners establish a reliable data foundation. Based on this, they commit to concrete climate targets – aligned with scientific frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative. In this way, partners are enabled to independently calculate and manage their carbon footprint. This creates a clear target framework. The annual questionnaire of the Carbon Disclosure Project, a key tool for companies to disclose climate-related sustainability topics, serves as the basis for transparently tracking and further developing progress.
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Through workshops, site visits, and in-depth data analyses, the experts gain a clear picture of the starting point. -
Change you can see
Sometimes progress is visible in a newly installed photovoltaic system on a factory roof. Sometimes in more efficient heating systems or lower-emission materials. “Together with our partners, we identify opportunities to increase energy efficiency, plan the use of renewable energy, and assess material changes,” says Andreas Magnussen. “A concept for collaboration with upstream suppliers also plays a role in advancing decarbonization all the way back to raw materials.” In this way, climate action becomes part of day-to-day operations – and does not remain just a strategic goal on paper.
From pilot to movement
In 2025, the Impact Academy launched its first pilot projects. The initial focus is on suppliers with a high carbon footprint. Andreas Magnussen explains: “By the end of 2026, based on purchasing volume, around 30 percent of Power Tools’ suppliers are expected to set publicly available emission reduction targets. This will enable measurable progress in reducing the division’s carbon footprint.”
But the Impact Academy is designed for the long term. With every project, knowledge within the network continues to grow. “Beyond CO₂, the offering is expected to expand to include topics such as circular economy and regulatory consulting, particularly for the Asian market,” adds Simon Kalt. "In collaboration with our partners, we aim to develop a supply chain that balances high performance with responsible practices."
Summary
The Bosch Power Tools Impact Academy combines strategic goal-setting with operational implementation across the supply chain. By building on transparent data foundations, aligning with SBTi standards, and regularly measuring progress through CDP, it enables the development of concrete and realistic climate strategies. Together with suppliers, the Impact Academy supports the step-by-step creation of a supply chain that takes responsibility and remains resilient and future-ready in the long term.
Our experts
Simon Kalt studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Konstanz and subsequently completed a Master's degree in Product Development at Pforzheim University. In 2019, he joined Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH as a product developer for DIY measuring tools. Early on, he focused on sustainable product development and optimized the entire DIY measuring technology portfolio with respect to sustainability. He later assumed the technical leadership of the sustainability team within the Measuring Tools business unit. Since 2025, he has been a co-founder of the Bosch Power Tools Impact Academy.
Andreas Magnussen studied Business Administration with a specialization in Business Information Systems in Mainz and Augsburg. In 2018, he began his career at Bosch as a trainee in indirect procurement and moved into his first permanent position in automotive procurement in 2021, where he focused on digitalization. Since 2023, he has been responsible for sustainability in procurement at Bosch Power Tools. Since 2025, he has been a co-founder of the Bosch Power Tools Impact Academy and supports international transformation projects as a sustainability consultant.
