Climate Change Data

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:34,453 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:2,752 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:4,757 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:8,410 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:36%
Total Energy Consumption:183,282 MWh/year
Water Consumption:233,971 m3/year
Waste Generated:4,405 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:10.4 tons CO2e per $1 million sales (2019)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced carbon intensity by 64 percent in the last ten years
  • 44% Reduction in Absolute Carbon Emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions)
  • 15% Decrease in Waste to Landfill
  • 36% Energy Consumed from Renewable Sources (Up from 7% in prior year)

Social Achievements

  • Employees participated in 67,200 trainings in 2019, an average of 16.1 hours of training per employee
  • Modest declines in key safety indicators in 2019

Governance Achievements

  • No significant governance concerns were raised in 2019
  • No significant fines or nonmonetary sanctions were levied against the company for noncompliance with environmental laws or regulations
  • No significant fines levied against METTLER TOLEDO for noncompliance with laws and regulations concerning the provision and use of products and services or for noncompliance with laws or regulations

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Become carbon neutral in 2020 (Scope 1 and 2 emissions)
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce waste intensity by 20 percent by 2025 (compared to 2018)
  • Achieve zero waste to landfill by 2025 (less than 5 percent of waste to landfill)

Environmental Challenges

  • Waste generation
  • Reducing total waste
  • Reducing waste to landfill
  • Reducing plastic intensity
Mitigation Strategies
  • Undertaking a comprehensive review of waste generation
  • Committed to several goals relating to reducing total waste, reducing waste to landfill, and reducing our plastic intensity
  • Investing in new facilities to make them more energy efficient
  • Improving manufacturing processes and updating facility infrastructure
  • Improving the efficiency of our fleet of sales and service vehicles

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 120 strategic and key direct suppliers (22% of supplier spending)

Responsible Procurement
  • Business Partner Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core Option

Certifications: ISO 14001 (in most key facilities)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 12
  • 16

GreenMT strategy aligns with these SDGs

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Rainin TerraRack™ pipette tips

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:29,772 tCO2e/year (Net Operational Carbon Emissions)
Scope 1 Emissions:26,265 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:209 tCO2e/year (Market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:3,298 tCO2e/year (Business travel)
Renewable Energy Share:45% of total energy consumption
Total Energy Consumption:170,132 MWh/year
Water Consumption:219,576 m3/year
Waste Generated:5,355 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0 tons CO2e per $1 million in net sales (2020)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved carbon neutrality (Scope 1 and 2 emissions) in 2020
  • Reduced absolute carbon emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 57% compared to 2018
  • Sourced 100% of electricity from renewable sources across global operations

Social Achievements

  • Voluntary turnover rate of 6% in 2020 (below target of 10%)
  • All safety KPIs below five-year average
  • Launched Biotix face shield initiative, providing over 15,000 shields to multiple communities

Governance Achievements

  • Compliance with Commonsense Principles of Corporate Governance
  • No significant governance concerns raised in 2020
  • Annual publication of CRR, with external verification of emissions data

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce waste intensity by 20% by 2025 (compared to 2018)
  • Achieve zero waste to landfill by 2025 (<5% of waste to landfill)

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacted manufacturing output and waste reduction initiatives
  • Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19
  • Mapping Scope 3 emissions (50% completed)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented employee protection protocols
  • Compensated for component shortages
  • Orchestrated global safety stocks
  • Adapted Go-to-Market approach to telesales and remote sales
  • Broadly adopted virtual platforms

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 42 strategic and key direct suppliers assessed in 2020 (representing ~7% of supplier spending); >162 suppliers assessed in the last two years (~29% of spending)

Responsible Procurement
  • Business Partner Code of Conduct
  • Responsible Sourcing Guidelines (finalized in 2020)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

Certifications: ISO 14001 (in most key facilities)

Third-party Assurance: Independent, accredited verifier (for Scope 1, 2, and part of Scope 3 emissions)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 5
  • SDG 6
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 16

GreenMT strategy aligns with SDG targets most relevant to Mettler Toledo

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • M80 SM transmitter (reduces electronic waste)
  • 6000TOCi sensor (uses less water)

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:0 tCO2e/year (net operational after offsets)
Scope 1 Emissions:27,143 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:208 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:29,843 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Renewable Energy Share:46% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:173,004 MWh/year
Water Consumption:186,263 m3/year
Waste Generated:7,067 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0 tons CO2e per $1 million in net sales (2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • GHG Emissions and Climate Change
  • Governance and Transparency
  • Sustainable Products and Services
  • Community Engagement
  • Waste Reduction
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Labor Practices and Human Rights
  • Responsible Supply Chain
  • Economic Performance
  • Employee Health and Safety
  • Product and Business Innovation
  • Attract, Develop, and Retain Talent

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
  • Sourced 100% renewable electricity for global operations.
  • Reduced waste sent to landfills by 37% (8% of total waste).

Social Achievements

  • Introduced a new Diversity and Inclusion Policy with specific goals for women's representation in management.
  • Maintained voluntary employee turnover at 10%.
  • All safety KPIs below five-year average.

Governance Achievements

  • Aligned executive management compensation to additional specific ESG targets.
  • Received gold medal status from EcoVadis.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% by 2030.
  • Reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030.
  • Sustainable packaging materials: >80% from recycled or certified sustainable sources; >95% easily recyclable or compostable (by 2025).
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce waste intensity by 20% by 2025.
  • Achieve zero waste to landfill by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Accuracy challenges in Scope 3 emissions accounting.
  • Reducing Scope 3 emissions across the value chain.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Flexibly adjusted work and home-office policies.
  • Completed first inventory of Scope 3 emissions for 2019.
  • Engaging with suppliers to increase recycled content and renewable energy in material production.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 48 strategic and key direct suppliers assessed in 2021 (approximately 10% of total direct supplier spending)

Responsible Procurement
  • Business Partner Code of Conduct
  • Responsible Sourcing Guidelines

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Independent, accredited verifier (emissions data and energy consumption)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)
  • Goal 5 (Gender Equality)

GreenMT strategy aligns with these SDGs through sustainable resource management, waste reduction, renewable energy use, safe working environments, anti-corruption measures, and gender equality initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • RAININ’s TerraRack™ pipette tip rack

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis gold medal

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,104,091 tCO2e (market-based) / 1,140,324 tCO2e (location-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:27,722 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:36,600 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:1,076,002 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:45% of total energy use (100% of electricity)
Total Energy Consumption:178,694 MWh/year
Water Consumption:196,629 m3/year
Waste Generated:6,245 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Reduced energy intensity (MWh per million sales).

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved carbon neutrality in operations (Scope 1 and 2) for the third consecutive year (2020, 2021, 2022).
  • Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54% from 2018 baseline (excluding offsets).
  • 100% renewable electricity sourcing.
  • Reduced waste intensity by 19% compared to 2018.

Social Achievements

  • Voluntary employee turnover rate of 9.5%, below the target of <10%.
  • Average of >14 hours of training per employee.
  • 28% of women in management roles.
  • Employee perception survey with 80% response rate.

Governance Achievements

  • Aligned executive management cash incentives with GreenMT sustainability goals.
  • Received gold medal status from EcoVadis for sustainability efforts.
  • No significant governance concerns raised.
  • 37.5% women on the Board of Directors.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% by 2030 from a 2018 base year.
  • Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
  • Move toward a fleet with more than 90 percent electric vehicles by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce waste intensity by 20% by 2025.
  • Achieve zero waste to landfill (<5%) by 2025.
  • More than 80% of packaging materials from recycled or certified sustainable sources by 2025.
  • More than 95% of packaging easily recyclable or compostable by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 and severe weather.
  • Accurate Scope 3 accounting challenges.
  • Long delivery times for electric vehicles.
  • Stringent recycling requirements impacting waste diversion.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing AI-powered tools for supply chain risk management.
  • Improved emissions calculation methodology.
  • Supporting and encouraging the purchase of low-emission vehicles.
  • Raising awareness and implementing better waste management practices.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 80 suppliers audited in 2022 (approx. 12% of total direct supplier spending)

Responsible Procurement
  • Business Partner Code of Conduct
  • Responsible Sourcing Guidelines

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Severe weather disruptions
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: DNV Business Assurance Norway AS

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
  • SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
  • SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions)

GreenMT strategy aligns with the SDG targets most relevant to Mettler-Toledo's operations.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Excellence XPR automatic balances
  • TruckPass™ WIM solution
  • AutoChem solutions

Awards & Recognition

  • Gold medal rating from EcoVadis (2021, 2022)
  • Green factory awards for sites in Changzhou and Chengdu, China

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:953,250 tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:27,715 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:156 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:953,250 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:41% (of total energy use)
Total Energy Consumption:179,833 MWh/year
Water Consumption:203,003 m3/year
Waste Generated:5,742 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1-3)
  • Energy efficiency
  • Waste reduction and recycling
  • Sustainable products and services
  • Responsible sourcing
  • Employee well-being and development
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Workplace safety
  • Good corporate governance
  • Supply chain sustainability
  • Human rights

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved carbon neutrality (Scope 1 and 2) for the third consecutive year (2021-2023)
  • Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54% from 2018 baseline (excluding offsets)
  • Reduced waste intensity by 23% compared to 2018
  • Reduced waste sent to landfill to under 8% of total waste
  • Switched to 100% renewable electricity
  • Implemented new district heating system reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 100 tons/year

Social Achievements

  • Launched refreshed Employer Brand and inclusive workplace program
  • Voluntary employee turnover rate of 7.4%
  • Average of 14.8 hours of training per employee
  • Received external recognition for DEI best practices and employee well-being in China

Governance Achievements

  • Maintained high ESG ratings with leading rating agencies
  • No significant governance concerns raised
  • 37.5% women and 12.5% racial/ethnic diversity on the Board
  • Executive compensation linked to ESG goals

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2050 (from 2018 baseline)
  • Reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050 (from 2019 baseline)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% by 2030 (from 2018 baseline)
  • Reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 (from 2019 baseline)
  • More than 90% electric vehicle fleet by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce waste intensity by 20% by 2025
  • Achieve zero waste to landfill (less than 5%) by 2025
  • More than 80% of packaging materials from recycled or certified sustainable sources by 2025
  • More than 95% of packaging easily recyclable or compostable by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Scope 3 emissions reduction lagging behind targets
  • Market conditions hindering faster adoption of electric vehicles
  • Increased energy intensity due to higher energy consumption against lower sales
  • Mixed trends in health and safety KPIs compared to previous five-year average
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing programs to reduce Scope 3 emissions
  • Accelerating the introduction of electric vehicles in 2024
  • Implementing energy efficiency projects through SternDrive program
  • Taking targeted actions in 2024 to improve health and safety performance

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 139 suppliers assessed in 2023 (63 strategic preferred suppliers)

Responsible Procurement
  • Business Partner Code of Conduct
  • Responsible Sourcing Guidelines
  • Supplier engagement programs
  • Risk-based due diligence

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 50001 (one plant), ISO 27001 (core corporate IT and China Business Units)

Third-party Assurance: DNV Business Assurance Norway AS (limited assurance on emissions data)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions)
  • Goal 5 (Gender Equality)

GreenMT strategy aligns with these SDGs through various initiatives

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • RAININ Earth-Rack pipette tips
  • RapidCal tank scale calibration method
  • X2 Series product inspection systems
  • Standard- and advanced-level laboratory balances

Awards & Recognition

  • EMEA Global Candidate Experience Award (European Talent Acquisition Team)
  • Great Place to Work® Certification™ (India Business Units)
  • Top Employers Institute Certification (China Business Units)