Fuchs SE Preference Shares represent a class of non-voting equity securities issued by Fuchs SE, the world's largest independent manufacturer of lubricants and specialty products. Headquartered in Man... Fuchs SE Preference Shares represent a class of non-voting equity securities issued by Fuchs SE, the world's largest independent manufacturer of lubricants and specialty products. Headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, and founded in 1931 as a family-owned business, Fuchs SE produces a broad portfolio including automotive lubricants like engine oils and transmission fluids, industrial lubricants such as cooling agents and greases, and innovative biodegradable Planto products. These shares were initially introduced in 1985 during the company's public listing on German stock exchanges to fund global expansion while preserving the Fuchs family's majority voting control through ordinary shares. Preference Shares have been a constituent of the MDAX index since 2008, reflecting their liquidity and market presence. They play a key role in the company's capital structure, enabling access to public markets without diluting family influence, and underscore Fuchs SE's position as a leader in sustainable lubrication solutions serving over 50 countries and diverse industries from manufacturing to e-mobility.
In 2024, Fuchs was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
Fuchs has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Fuchs are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
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6.5 CCM/CCA - Transport by motorbikes, passenger cars and light commercial vehicles
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7.4 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of charging stations for electric vehicles in buildings (and parking spaces attached to buildings)
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7.5 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of instruments and devices for measuring, regulation and controlling energy performance of buildings
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7.6 CCM/CCA - Installation, maintenance and repair of renewable energy technologies
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a. Fuchs's Annual Report 2024
b. Fuchs's Annual Report 2023
c. Fuchs's Annual Report 2022
Insights into Fuchs's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Fuchs reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 0, representing 0% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 0 of Fuchs's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Insights into Fuchs's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Fuchs reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 64.20 million,representing 29.9% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 2.00 million of Fuchs's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 1% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Fuchs's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Eligible Capex
Total Taxonomy Aligned Capex
Have Fuchs's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Fuchs's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX)increased by 150%,pointing to a long-term shift toward greater investment in environmentally sustainable activities recognized under the EU Taxonomy.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Fuchs's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX decreased by 33.33%,suggesting that Fuchs may have scaled back investments in sustainable projects, reprioritized its capital deployment, or reduced transparency in its taxonomy-aligned disclosures.a, b
How much of Fuchs's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Fuchs reported that EUR 64.20 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 29.9% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 2.00 million (1% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 28.9% of Fuchs's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Fuchs's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Fuchs reported that EUR 2.00 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 1% of its total capital investment.a
This low alignment reflects that Fuchs is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
Fuchs's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Fuchs's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned Capex
How is Fuchs's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Fuchs reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 1%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much Fuchs is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Fuchs allocated EUR 2.15 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 1% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Fuchshas only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.a
Insights into Fuchs's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Fuchs reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 9.80 million,representing 8.6% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 0 of Fuchs's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
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