Climate Change Data

Dowlais Group plc

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:14,913,090 tCO2e (Market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:123,101 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:559,660 tCO2e (Market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:14,230,329 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:10%
Total Energy Consumption:2,066,826 MWh
Water Consumption:2,898,716 m3
Waste Generated:224,848 tons
Carbon Intensity:140 tCO2e per £m revenue (Market-based)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Product Sustainability
  • Natural Resources
  • Health, safety and wellbeing
  • Diversity, equity & inclusion
  • Community
  • Product safety and quality
  • Responsible sourcing and human rights
  • Ethics and integrity

Environmental Achievements

  • 6.4% decrease in Group emissions on a market basis against a 6.3% increase in sales at constant currency, representing an 11.6% decrease in emissions intensity.
  • GKN Automotive’s net zero by 2045 and near-term carbon emissions targets validated by the SBTi.
  • GKN Powder Metallurgy submitted its 2030 GHG reduction targets and 2050 net zero target for SBTi validation.
  • GKN Powder Metallurgy received a Platinum EcoVadis medal, and GKN Automotive received Silver.
  • 98% of waste produced by GKN Automotive diverted from landfill.
  • 89% of waste produced by Dowlais Group recycled.

Social Achievements

  • Launched a new wellbeing framework at GKN Automotive.
  • Held GKN Powder Metallurgy’s first global safety awareness week.
  • GKN Automotive launched a new charitable giving framework and network of local community champions.
  • GKN Automotive completed a six-month project to build a new internal tool for LCA.
  • GKN Automotive’s new plant in Hungary launched with zero safety incidents.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a central sustainability function and a Group Sustainability Committee.
  • Developed a comprehensive set of policies and processes for all ESG issues.
  • Maintained 100% compliance on ISO 45001 certifications at manufacturing sites.
  • Maintained 100% of the Group’s product portfolio (by revenue) certified to ISO 9001 or IATF 16949.
  • No product safety-related recalls in the Group.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net Zero by 2050 (backed by SBTi).
Medium-term Goals:
  • GKN Automotive: 33% female representation on Executive Committee by 2030.
  • GKN Automotive: 45% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030.
  • GKN Automotive: 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030.
  • GKN Powder Metallurgy: 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030.
  • GKN Powder Metallurgy: 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Implement Group Water Stewardship Programme by 2025.
  • Achieve AFR < 0.1%
  • Divert 100% of (solid, non-hazardous) waste from landfill by 2030.
  • All sites to have at least one charitable partnership by 2025 (GKN Automotive).

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing Scope 3 emissions across the value chain.
  • Meeting evolving customer requirements for sustainable practices.
  • Managing risks associated with the use of critical materials.
  • Ensuring responsible sourcing and human rights throughout the global supply chain.
  • Preparing for the CSRD and CBAM.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed science-based targets for emission reductions.
  • Implemented a multi-pronged strategy for emission reductions, including technological innovations, energy efficiency improvements, and renewable energy solutions.
  • Strengthened Supplier Code of Conduct and introduced a supplier self-assessment tool.
  • Working with NQC to assess suppliers on ESG performance.
  • Conducting operational and supply chain risk assessments for human rights and sustainability.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Over 90% of senior commercial and procurement teams in GKN Automotive received training on sustainability and responsible sourcing; 39% of strategic suppliers shared sustainability roadmaps and targets (GKN Automotive).

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct (SCOC)
  • Conflict Minerals Policy
  • Human Rights Policy
  • Sustainability and responsible sourcing training for procurement teams.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Flooding
  • Severe weather events
Transition Risks
  • Changing customer behavior
  • Carbon pricing and regulation
  • New technologies
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and technologies for EVs.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB Auto Parts, TCFD, UN SDGs, EU CSRD

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, IATF 16949

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3
  • Goal 4
  • Goal 5
  • Goal 6
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 9
  • Goal 10
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 15
  • Goal 16

Targets and commitments mapped to relevant SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • AWD disconnect system (reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80%)
  • Next generation 3-in-1 eDrive system
  • Recyclable bioplastics
  • Recycled rare earth magnets
  • Electric water pump for hybrid vehicles
  • Electric motor for e-motorbike

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Platinum medal (GKN Powder Metallurgy)
  • EcoVadis Silver rating (GKN Automotive)
  • Various customer awards for safety performance (GKN Automotive)
  • Greentech CSR Award 2023 for rural development (GKN Powder Metallurgy)