CLG Europe
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:87.6 million tonnes/year (EU food waste)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Biodiversity
- Sustainable Food Systems
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Climate neutrality by 2050 (EU objective)
Medium-term Goals:
- 50% reduction in pesticide use by 2030 (Farm to Fork Strategy)
- 50% reduction in nutrient losses by 2030 (Farm to Fork Strategy)
- 20% reduction in fertilizer use by 2030 (Farm to Fork Strategy)
- 25% increase in organic farming land by 2030 (Farm to Fork Strategy)
- Halving per capita food waste at retail and consumer level by 2030 (SDG 12)
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Rising carbon emissions from agriculture
- Soil degradation
- Freshwater scarcity
- Biodiversity loss
- Food waste (one-third of food produced globally is lost or wasted)
- Deforestation driven by EU imports (16% of tropical deforestation)
- Pollution from agriculture (pesticides, fertilizers)
- Unsustainable food production methods
Mitigation Strategies
- Transition to regenerative agriculture
- Innovative technologies (e.g., reduced methane emissions from livestock feed)
- Shifting to plant-based diets
- Reducing food loss and waste
- Circular economy practices (e.g., repurposing mill sludge as soil improver)
- Improved water management in agriculture
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Deforestation-free production
- Sustainable Agriculture Code (Unilever)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Floods, droughts, hurricanes
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Regenerative agriculture
- Innovative technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SDGs
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 2 (Zero Hunger)
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
- SDG 15 (Life on Land)
The report details how a sustainable food system contributes to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Plant-based meat alternatives
- Bio-preservatives to reduce food waste
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Circular Economy
Environmental Achievements
- Unilever reduced water transport by 97%, truck use by 87%, and GHG emissions through concentrated cleaning product formulations.
- Dove reduced virgin plastic waste by around 30 tonnes in the first year of its refillable deodorant.
- Signify avoided 2,500 tonnes of plastic annually and reduced carbon emissions from transport and materials by 6,000 tonnes per year by switching to alternative packaging.
- ROCKWOOL eliminated all stone wool waste going to landfill in three-quarters of its manufacturing facilities and reduced carbon intensity of production by 10% through recycling.
- Saint-Gobain achieved zero carbon production of flat glass using 100% recycled glass and green energy.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Achieving necessary financing for circular economy transition due to barriers to finance availability and uncertainty.
- Low prices of virgin materials compared to sustainable alternatives.
- High upfront investment costs for circular economy initiatives.
- Knowledge and research gaps regarding circular economy definitions, measurement standards, and business models.
- Lack of consumer demand for sustainable products and services.
- Unnecessary stigma around used products.
- Lack of transparency across the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
- Reducing VAT on repair services (as in Sweden) to stimulate consumer engagement.
- EU setting clearer definitions in future legislation.
- EU gathering data through stakeholder consultations and building case studies.
- Science-based labeling to educate consumers.
- Rethinking terminology around reused products.
- System-wide approach with close coordination between policymakers and businesses.
- Digital Product Passport (DPP) to monitor product composition and life cycle.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through reduced emissions, increased resource efficiency, and promotion of sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Unilever's concentrated cleaning products
- Dove's refillable deodorant
- Signify's plastic-free packaging
- ROCKWOOL's recycled stone wool products
- Saint-Gobain's ORAÉ® low-carbon glass
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed