Climate Change Data

Bolton Group S.r.l.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:3,310,655 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:250,000 tCO2e/year (approx.)
Scope 2 Emissions:7,558 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:3,076,757 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:57% of total non-fuel energy
Total Energy Consumption:880,629 MWh/year (2022); 743,047 MWh/year (2023)
Water Consumption:954,751 m3/year
Waste Generated:31,008 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:1,013 tCO2eq/Million Euros (market-based)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Circularity
  • Water Stewardship
  • Marine Biodiversity Protection
  • People Development
  • Health and Safety
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Human Rights
  • Responsible Procurement
  • Economic well-being and Development of Communities
  • Group’s Ethics and Integrity

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions per ton of finished product by 18.9% vs 2017 levels (excluding Tri Marine acquisitions since 2019)
  • 93.7% of tuna used comes from responsible fishing practices
  • 24.8% of plastic packaging is made of recycled plastic or biobased sources
  • 94.5% of packaging is reusable, refillable or designed to be recyclable (excluding packaging where ingredients or residue may affect recyclability or pollute recycling streams)
  • Achieved a B score in the first submission to CDP Climate Change questionnaire
  • Goes (Netherlands) and Bühl (Germany) plants received gold medals from Ecovadis
  • 93.2% recovered or recycled waste in our facilities

Social Achievements

  • Established a new comprehensive Code of Conduct and Human Rights Policy
  • Introduced the Speak Up platform for reporting concerns
  • Conducted surveys on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) and Great Place to Work (GPTW)
  • Provided access to primary medical care for 100% of employees and families in countries with no access to public health

Governance Achievements

  • Established a new compliance function
  • Established the Risk and Control Committee
  • Established three managerial committees focused on decarbonization, ED&I, and sustainability reporting
  • Executive compensation linked to ESG (details not specified, but mentioned)

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net zero emissions by 2050 (implied)
  • Reach 100% biodegradable ingredients in home and personal care products by 2035
  • Reach 100% zero virgin plastic from fossil sources by 2035
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 50% of company revenue from sustainable products by 2030
  • Reach 50% ingredients from circular sources by 2030
  • Achieve 100% renewable electric energy (where feasible) by 2025
  • Reach 100% acknowledgement to Code of Conduct and Human Rights Policy by 2025
  • Implement sustainability due diligence on 100% strategic direct suppliers by 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption per ton of finished product by 20% by 2025
  • Reach 100% tuna from responsible fishing practices by 2024
  • Reduce Lost Time Accidents by 50% by 2025
  • Map minimum living wage and bridge gaps by 2024
  • Conduct Gender Pay Equity assessment by 2024

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to climate events (e.g., droughts impacting olive oil prices)
  • Increased costs from switching to renewable energy
  • Challenges in sourcing recycled plastics due to market scarcity and price inflation
  • Data limitations in measuring water consumption and discharges
  • Human rights risks in the tuna supply chain (labor abuses, etc.)
  • Inadequate supplier differentiation and single sourcing risks
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing alternative sourcing strategies
  • Implementing a Climate Transition Plan
  • Investing in renewable energy sources (aiming for 100% by 2025)
  • Improving data collection methodologies for water and emissions
  • Conducting Human Rights Impact Assessments (HRIAs) with Oxfam
  • Collaborating with EcoVadis to assess supplier sustainability

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Aiming to assess nearly 400 suppliers with EcoVadis by 2026

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct
  • Human Rights Policy
  • Raw Materials and Ingredients Policy
  • Packaging Policy
  • EcoVadis assessments

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Droughts
  • Sea-level rise
  • Ocean temperature increase and acidification
Transition Risks
  • Increased costs from renewable energy
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Cost savings from reduced carbon footprint
  • Improved brand reputation
  • Access to new markets

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESRS

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO 22005, MSC

Third-party Assurance: KPMG S.p.A.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 14 (Life Below Water)

The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Winni’s bio-fermented cleaning products
  • Collistar waterless beauty products
  • UHU ReNature products

Awards & Recognition

  • 17 awards from CONAI for packaging sustainability