Climate Change Data

Dometic Group AB (publ)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2017

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:25,000 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:76.1 GWh/year
Water Consumption:221,410 m3/year
Waste Generated:7,019 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Products
  • Environment
  • Ethics
  • People

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption in proportion to net sales to 5.4 percent (from 6.0 percent)
  • Implemented energy management systems in EMEA (ISO50001 or equivalent)
  • Water recycling system in the Zhuhai plant
  • Total waste amounted to 7,019 tons, of which 62 percent was recycled

Social Achievements

  • Introduced Global Health & Safety Guideline
  • Expanded eLearning opportunities
  • LEAN implementation in EMEA
  • 74 minor health and safety-related incidents reported

Governance Achievements

  • Launched a global Code of Conduct awareness program
  • Implemented a new whistleblower system (Dometic SpeakUp Line)
  • Established Risk Management Committee

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Further reduction of energy and emissions in production
  • Increased recycling and reduction of waste
  • Standardize business contingency planning
  • Phase out CMR chemicals
  • Evaluate opportunities to measure emissions in transportation/logistics

Environmental Challenges

  • Significant greenhouse gas emissions from transportation of goods
  • Limited use of recycled materials in products
  • Energy consumption in product categories like air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration
Mitigation Strategies
  • Improved compressor technologies, LED lighting, heat recovery, improved heating systems, and energy management systems to reduce energy consumption
  • Aim to increase the percentage of energy from renewable sources
  • Ten-year spare parts guarantee to prolong product life
  • Increased recycling and reduction of waste
  • Phasing out CMR chemicals

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Dometic Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EMAS, TS16949, HSAS18001, SA8000

Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers AB

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Improved product efficiency via smartphone app, built-in energy efficiency intelligence, weight reduction, increased reparability and recyclability, energy source flexibility (gas, solar)

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:24,180 tCO2e (scope 1 and 2 market based)
Scope 1 Emissions:9,920 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:14,260 tCO2e (market based)
Scope 3 Emissions:24,350 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:32%
Total Energy Consumption:103 GWh
Water Consumption:268,700 m3
Waste Generated:12,780 tons

ESG Focus Areas

  • People
  • Planet
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions from scope 1 and 2 in relation to net sales by 39 percent compared to the 2020 baseline.
  • Increased share of renewable electricity from 6 percent in 2020 to 32 percent in 2022.
  • Reduced emissions in relation to net sales from transport of goods by 18 percent relative to the baseline in 2020.
  • 76 percent of total waste was recycled.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented a global diversity and inclusion training initiative.
  • Reduced lost-time safety-related incidents to 25 (from 40 in 2021), and LTIFR was reduced to 1.6 (from 2.4).
  • 4,608 employees participated in 984 training activities.

Governance Achievements

  • 95 percent of direct material suppliers had signed the Dometic Code of Conduct for Business Partners.
  • All new direct material suppliers as of January 1, 2022 were audited for ESG as part of the onboarding process.
  • 92 percent of the direct material supplier spend in low-cost countries were audited over the past three years.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2030 (Scope 1 & 2)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions from scope 1 and 2 in relation to net sales by 50 percent by 2030, compared to the baseline year 2020.
  • Achieve 80% renewable electricity (scope 2) by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Improve Health & Safety index to 78% by 2024
  • Improve Diversity & Inclusion index to 78% by 2024
  • Improve Leadership index to 80% by 2024
  • Reduce LTIFR to <2 by 2024
  • Increase % of total purchased plastic from recycled or renewable sources by 2024
  • Increase % of total purchased fabric from recycled or renewable sources by 2024
  • 80% of new released products to have a program that can extend the expected product lifetime by 2024
  • Reduce CO2 emissions ton/net sales SEKm (scope 1 and 2) by -30% by 2024
  • Reduce outbound CO2 emissions ton/net sales SEKm (scope 3) by 2024
  • Increase % waste recycled or incinerated for energy recovery to 80% by 2024
  • 95% of employees to pass Code of Conduct training by 2024
  • 95% of direct material suppliers to sign the Code of Conduct by 2024
  • 90% of new direct material suppliers to be ESG audited by 2024

Environmental Challenges

  • Limited recruitment during the year impacting the share of female managers.
  • Some markets present challenges in transitioning to renewable electricity.
  • Varying levels of risk exposure to corruption, human rights abuse, and poor environmental management among suppliers.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Stepping up efforts to increase the proportion of female managers.
  • Looking to produce its own electricity by installing solar panels in challenging markets (e.g., Zhuhai site).
  • Monitoring supplier compliance with the Code of Conduct through supplier assessment, including self-assessment, online audits, on-site audits, and third-party audits.
  • Reducing the total number of suppliers to enable deeper assessment and follow-up.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 92% of direct material supplier spend in low-cost countries were audited over the past three years. All new direct material suppliers as of January 1, 2022 were audited for ESG.

Responsible Procurement
  • Dometic Code of Conduct for Business Partners

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather
Transition Risks
  • Changing consumer preferences
  • Stricter laws and regulations
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Mobile power solutions

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers AB

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 5
  • SDG 6
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 16

Dometic contributes to the SDGs through its sustainability platform, focusing on People, Planet, and Governance.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • New Dometic ACC3000 rooftop ventilation system
  • New compressors and refrigerants for RV fridges and mini bars
  • Electric steering actuator for Marine segment
  • Recycled material “REDUX” in tents, awnings, and camping chairs

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:19,270 tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2 market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:8,600 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:10,670 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:13,630 tCO2e (downstream transportation and distribution)
Renewable Energy Share:37%
Total Energy Consumption:91,420 MWh
Water Consumption:183,370 m3
Waste Generated:8,230 tons
Carbon Intensity:1.1 tCO2e/net sales SEKm (Scope 1 and 2 market-based)

ESG Focus Areas

  • People
  • Planet
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced total energy consumption by –7 percent compared to baseline year 2020, relative to net sales the energy consumption decreased by –15 percent.
  • Increased the proportion of total electricity derived from renewable sources to 37 percent (from 6 percent in 2020).
  • Reduced GHG emissions from transportation of goods in relation to net sales by –48 percent relative to the 2020 baseline.
  • Achieved 86 percent recycling of total waste (80% baseline).

Social Achievements

  • Increased the share of female managers to 29 percent (from 24 percent).
  • Achieved a 76 percent favorable employee response to the Health & Safety index (target 78%).
  • Reduced lost time accidents to 23 (from 25 in 2022).
  • Launched WIN Operations, a networking forum for women in operations.

Governance Achievements

  • 97% of employees completed Code of Conduct training.
  • 96% of direct material suppliers signed the Code of Conduct for Business Partners.
  • 98% of new direct material suppliers underwent ESG audits.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve 80% renewable electricity by 2030
  • Reduce CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by –50% by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 30% renewable electricity by 2024 (Scope 2)
  • Reduce CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by –30% by 2024
  • Reduce downstream transportation and distribution CO2e by 2024
  • Increase waste recycled or incinerated for energy recovery to 85% by 2024
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase Health & Safety index to 78% (from 76%),
  • Increase Diversity & Inclusion index to 78% (from 82%),
  • Increase Leadership index to 80% (from 77%),
  • Reduce LTIFR to <2.0
  • Increase use of renewable or recycled materials
  • Increase the use of recycled and renewable plastics and fabrics
  • Increase % of new released products that provide a program that can prolong the expected lifetime to 80%

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions (implied by discussion of supplier audits and responsible sourcing)
  • Meeting increasing demand for mobile living solutions while reducing environmental impact.
  • Ensuring supplier compliance with ESG standards in countries with varying risk levels.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Supplier audits and responsible procurement practices.
  • Focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy in operations and products.
  • Online training program for business partners to support communication around the content of Dometic’s Code of Conduct for Business Partners.
  • Working with a third-party sustainability rating platform to accelerate work with suppliers.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 98% of new direct material suppliers audited for ESG in 2023; 88% of direct material supplier spend in low-cost countries audited over the past three years.

Responsible Procurement
  • Dometic Code of Conduct for Business Partners
  • Supplier assessments (self-assessment, online audits, on-site audits, third-party audits)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather, earthquakes, flooding (implied)
Transition Risks
  • Changing consumer preferences
  • Stricter laws and regulations
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Expansion of renewable energy solutions

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, TCFD (implied by reference to TCFD recommendations)

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers AB

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 5
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 16

Dometic contributes to these SDGs through its sustainability platform and goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • NRX refrigerators (19% reduction in energy consumption)
  • ACC3100D rooftop ventilation system (up to 20% energy reduction)
  • FreshJet FjX-series air conditioner (9% lighter, less energy consumption)
  • Flexible solar panels
  • Electric steering actuator