Climate Change Data

Isagro S.p.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2015-2016, 2020)

Reporting Period: 2015-2016

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Implemented energy audits at Adria and Aprilia plants to optimize thermal and electric resources.
  • Completed asbestos removal project at Aprilia plant.
  • Installed cryogenic condensation plant at Bussi sul Tirino plant to significantly reduce VOC emissions.
  • Achieved ISO 14001 certification at Panoli plant.
  • Reduced water consumption by 30% at Novara plant after plant halt and improved management.

Social Achievements

  • Active participation in Federchimica Responsible Care program.
  • Implemented systematic training programs for employees on environmental risk reduction.
  • Collaboration with universities for internships and graduate theses.
  • Involvement of employee representatives in company activities.
  • Involvement of contracting agencies in environmental protection good practices.

Governance Achievements

  • Voluntary adherence to the 231-01 organizational model.
  • Implementation of an energy management plan following Legislative Decree 102/2014.
  • Adherence to Federchimica Responsible Care program.
  • ISO 9001:2008 certification at multiple plants.
  • OHSAS 18001:2007 certification at Panoli plant.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Implement energy management system at Aprilia plant.
  • Monitor quantity and type of waste from raw materials (RM) to define percentage of total waste.
Short-term Goals:
  • Replace iron kegs with plastic kegs for Bussi plant.
  • Implement shipment tracking for all transport.
  • Monitor CO2 emissions from on-road transport in Italy.

Environmental Challenges

  • Energy consumption at Bussi sul Tirino plant increased in 2013 due to production inflection.
  • Discontinuous manufacturing values at Bussi sul Tirino plant due to varying market demands.
  • High environmental prevention costs in 2015 due to new abatement system installation.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementation of energy management systems (ISO 50001:11) at Adria and Aprilia plants.
  • Installation of cryogenic condensation plant at Bussi sul Tirino plant to reduce emissions.
  • Ongoing monitoring and optimization of natural resource consumption at all plants.
  • Continuous improvement of abatement systems efficiency.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: EMAS, UNI EN ISO 14001

Certifications: ISO 14001, EMAS, ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001:2007

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Biosolutions

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Less than 10,000 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:3,617 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:4,247 tCO2e/year (Market Based), 6,085 tCO2e/year (Location Based)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Around 112,668 GJ/year
Water Consumption:1,037 MI/year
Waste Generated:1,215 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Around 82 tCO2e/M€ for Italian facilities

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced toluene emissions by 67% at the Bussi sul Tirino plant due to improved process management and the installation of a cryogenic abatement system.
  • Adria plant uses recovered raw materials, eliminating environmental impact linked to copper extraction.

Social Achievements

  • Maintained 97% permanent contracts.
  • Provided over 3,000 hours of employee training.
  • Launched Isagro Farm, a digital communication platform for the Italian agricultural sector.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a Group Whistleblowing Policy.
  • Adopted an Anti-Corruption Code of Conduct.
  • Updated the Organization, Management, and Control Model pursuant to Italian Legislative Decree no. 231/2001.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Fluctuations in copper prices.
  • Decreased production levels due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented remote work for employees.
  • Established relationships with multiple suppliers to reduce reliance on single sources.
  • Closely monitored procurement difficulties and movement of goods.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Prioritizes suppliers with HSE certifications and/or who adopt Responsible Care programs.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 (Adria plant), EMAS (Adria plant)

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche (limited assurance for 2019 NFD)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Biosolutions
  • Copper-based products
  • Trichoderma by Isagro formulations

Awards & Recognition

  • Gold evaluation from EcoVadis for overall sustainability