Climate Change Data

Weener Plastics Holding B.V. and its subsidiaries

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

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:40,232 tCO2e (market-based Scope 1+2)
Scope 1 Emissions:1,777 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:38,456 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Renewable Energy Share:60% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:207,688 MWh/year
Water Consumption:256 Megalitres (increased due to geothermal cooling)
Waste Generated:6,753.8 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Energy consumption and Greenhouse gas emissions
  • Ecosystems: prevention of pollution and waste reduction
  • Sustainable Materials
  • Worker safety
  • Innovation & Development

Environmental Achievements

  • Increased renewable energy percentage from 52% to 60%, resulting in 42,500 tons of CO2eq abatements.
  • Reduced Lost Time Accident (LTA) rate from 3.1 to 1.99.
  • 83.8% of generated waste diverted from disposal in 2021.
  • Launched several products with up to 100% PCR.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented a ‘core values’ program for employees.
  • Organized Covid-19 vaccination camps at all sites in India.
  • Introduced several health and wellbeing initiatives for employees (fresh fruit, bike-to-work program, lifestyle budget).

Governance Achievements

  • Appointed Lenny Ellenkamp-van Olst as Director Sustainability.
  • Improved EcoVadis score, achieving a Silver rating (top 7% in the industry).
  • Received an Excellence in ESG award from the BVCA.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emission by 70% by 2030
  • Increasing renewable energy from 52% to 90% by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Improve Lost Time Accident Frequency Rate by 50% by 2025
  • Zero waste to landfill by 2025
  • All products Recyclable, Re-usable or Re-fillable by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Securing future PCR supplies as demand increases.
  • Packaging inefficiency due to consumer behavior.
  • Covid-19 pandemic impact on communities and operations.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Continuous improvement program focusing on smart solutions and state-of-the-art equipment.
  • Operation Clean Sweep program to prevent pellet spillage.
  • Supported personnel, ensuring everyone remained well and safe during the pandemic.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Five sites audited in 2021 via Sedex SMETA audits.

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct for business partners
  • Screening software for risk assessments and compliance screening

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001 (Ireland and Germany)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 14 (Life Below Water)

Waste reduction and pollution prevention initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • PE CosmoTop tube closures (recyclable, made with recycled and bio-based PE)
  • 100% recyclable valve for dispensing closures
  • SealPack roll-on deo (lightweight, uses recycled polyethylene)
  • At-home refill system for concentrated formulas
  • Nivea bio-based cosmetic jar
  • Bio-based lids and scoops
  • rPET Bottles for Oriflame

Awards & Recognition

  • ADF Paris Packaging Innovation Awards finalist (Carl spray actuator)
  • Unilever Packaging Innovation Winner 2021 (SealPack)
  • BVCA ‘Excellence in ESG 2021’ award

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:34,379 tCO2e (Scope 1+2 market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:1,154 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:33,225 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Renewable Energy Share:68%
Total Energy Consumption:193,650 MWh/year
Water Consumption:258 Megaliters (stable from 2021)
Waste Generated:6,063.4 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Pollution of water & land
  • Human health
  • Human rights
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Increased renewable energy percentage to 68%, resulting in abatements equal to 43,723 tons of CO2 equivalent
  • More than 80% of plants have ISO 14001 accreditation
  • 86% of generated waste diverted from disposal
  • 60% less waste to landfill compared to 2021

Social Achievements

  • Launched employee core values program rolled out to other facilities
  • Organized National Safety Week in India
  • Offered preventive medical examinations in Netherlands
  • Participated in campus recruitment events
  • Organized reforestation journey in Colombia

Governance Achievements

  • EcoVadis Gold status awarded (74/100)
  • Roll-out of ISO 14001 environmental management standard to most plants

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase renewable energy from 52% to 90% by 2030
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emission by 70% by 2030
  • All products Recyclable, Re-usable or Re-fillable by 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Improve Lost Time Accident Frequency Rate by 50% by 2025
  • Zero waste to landfill by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Some plants lagging behind on health and safety targets
  • Supply chain disruptions (implied by general global challenges mentioned)
Mitigation Strategies
  • Additional focus on safety leadership programs
  • Using EcoVadis platform to evaluate suppliers and identify risks

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 161 suppliers assessed via EcoVadis in 2022

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct for business partners
  • Sustainable procurement program (responsible procurement, supplier engagement, supplier selection & evaluation)
  • Use of EcoVadis platform for supplier evaluation

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISCC Plus (Ede, Tilburg, Weener, Spain)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Ultimate Spray System
  • 100% recyclable valve
  • Feather-Line lids
  • SealPack deodorant container
  • CondiCap closures
  • PE CosmoTop tube closures
  • Tamper-evident closures for e-commerce

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Gold Medal
  • SEAI Energy Awards 2022 (Ireland)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:28,935 tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2 market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:1,639 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:27,296 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Renewable Energy Share:75%
Total Energy Consumption:183,534 MWh/year
Water Consumption:277 megaliters/year
Waste Generated:5,247.3 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Pollution of land and water
  • Human health
  • Human rights
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 37% reduction of Scope 1&2 GHG emissions (baseline year 2019)
  • 75% renewable energy
  • Waste to landfill reduced from 5.3% to 2.3%

Social Achievements

  • Lost Time Accident Frequency Rate reduced by 50% (one year ahead of target)
  • EcoVadis Platinum certification (top 1% of rated companies)
  • ISO 45001 implemented at 76% of sites

Governance Achievements

  • EcoVadis Platinum certification
  • No known incidents of corruption

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • 90% renewable energy by 2030
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 70% by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Zero waste to landfill by 2025
  • Further reduce Lost Time Accident Frequency Rate by 30% by 2027

Environmental Challenges

  • Greenhouse gas emissions from plastic packaging
  • Packaging waste ending up in nature
  • Potential impact of microplastics on human health
  • Human rights risks in the waste value chain
  • Governance risks in the supply chain
Mitigation Strategies
  • Sustainable innovations to reduce environmental impact
  • Sustainable procurement program
  • Focus on recyclability and circular economy
  • Implementation of ISO 45001
  • Supplier engagement and assessment through EcoVadis

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 65% of strategic suppliers assessed via EcoVadis or other methods

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct for business partners
  • ESG requirements in tenders
  • Use of EcoVadis platform

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • 100% recyclable valve
  • PET roll-on pack
  • Ultimate Spray System (USS)
  • Integrated Spray Technology (IST)
  • Lightweight Feather-Line snap lids
  • Lightweight PE CosmoTop tube closures
  • SealPack three-piece deodorant pack

Awards & Recognition

  • Two awards at FIPSA event in India (Innovative Design and Sustainability)