Dometic Group AB (publ)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
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
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- 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
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
- Net zero emissions by 2030 (Scope 1 & 2)
- 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
- 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
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
- Achieve 80% renewable electricity by 2030
- Reduce CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by –50% by 2030
- 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
- 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