Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Responsibility
• Employee Matters and Safety Policy
• Security

Environmental Achievements

• Implemented ecological solutions in every field of activity, including mandatory duplex printing, electronic flow of HR documents, and the 'invoice = higher culture' campaign resulting in an estimated 6000 trees planted.
• Constantly replacing fleet with more ecological ones and modernizing older facilities with LED lighting and more efficient heating systems.
• 92.56% waste segregation in Raben Polska and 91.07% in Fresh Logistics.

Social Achievements

• 80% of Raben Group employees are satisfied with their work.
• Jubilee program recognizing employees with 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of service (708 people in 2014).
• Signed the Diversity Charter to promote diversity and counteract discrimination in the workplace.
• Organized a 5-day program promoting healthy lifestyle since 2010.
• Partnered with the National Inspection of Car Seats for Children in the 'My First Car Seat' campaign, training 300,000 parents and guardians.

Governance Achievements

• Established Ethics Committee in 2011 to address ethical concerns.
• Implemented a comprehensive system of compliance with antitrust law (Competition Compliance System).
• Trained 31 people in 2014 on compliance rules.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increasing risks connected with information processing.
• Maintaining temperature requirements for transporting fresh products.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented a system based on risk management in the area of information security.
• Regularly monitor fuel quality, using own petrol stations and requiring high standards from subcontractors.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Ethics for Subcontractors requiring adherence to the same rules as Raben Group.
• Selection of subcontractors based on their environmental impact.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI 4

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000 (HACCP), AEOF, OHSAS, SQAS

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte Advisory Sp. z o.o.

Awards & Recognition

• Silver CSR Leaf by Polityka
• European Business Awards 2014/15 – in the category the Award for Environmental & Corporate Sustainability

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Environmental Protection
• Responsible Organisation
• Social Impact
• Health and Safety
• Employee Engagement
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Risk Management
• Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions intensity in transport activity by 3.6% (2021 vs 2020)
• Achieved 88.3% of fleet compliant with EURO V or EURO VI or its successor or powered by alternative fuels
• Reduced CO2 emissions intensity in offices and warehouses by 58.4% (2021 vs 2020)
• 15.9% renewable energy ratio
• 76.2% green electricity ratio
• Total CO2 emission reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2: 863,800 tCO2e (-26.2% compared to 2020)

Social Achievements

• Employee engagement increased by 3 percentage points to 51%
• Increased training hours per employee from 4 in 2021 to 9.6 in 2022
• All injury frequency rate (AIFR) reached 8.95
• 32.8% female managers ratio

Governance Achievements

• Achieved four out of five Sustainability Linked Loan (SLL) targets
• C score CDP Climate Assessment
• B score CDP Supplier Engagement Rating
• ISO 27001 implementation of the information security management system
• Anti-corruption Policy implementation

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to the war in Ukraine
• Record high energy prices and inflation
• Global economic slowdown
• Limited availability of zero-emission technology for transport
• Lack of reliable zero-emission technology for transport
• Limited control over renewable energy suppliers
• Large number of facilities to be powered by renewable energy
• Failure to decarbonise across entire supply chain due to limited capacities of smaller business partners, unavailable or costly green transport technologies, lack of data, and absence of consistent methodologies to calculate climate indicators

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented energy-saving measures
• Joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and set ambitious decarbonisation targets
• Implemented the Group Standard for Cooperation with Carriers
• Introduced energy-saving technologies and environmentally friendly solutions such as emission-free refrigerants
• Equipping all new investments with state-of-the-art technological solutions
• Using energy with renewable certificates of origin
• Signing a seven-year PPA with PGE Obrót for 100% zero-emission energy in Poland
• Development of a concept of an almost zero-emission warehouse
• Ensuring efficient truck filling, route planning and reducing empty miles by implementing new tools and software
• Work on introduction of the first zero- or low-emission trucks into our fleet
• Reduction of the so-called 'empty miles' by investment in double-deck semi-trailers, Swap bodies, City Liners and Jumbo Road trains, or LHVs
• Verification of 100% of our regular suppliers in terms of meeting environmental criteria
• Mapping of subcontractors' decarbonisation goals and constant cooperation with them
• Introduction of internal carbon footprint monitoring tools
• Increasing the efficiency of intermodal solutions
• Providing funding to support the transformation to the net-zero goal
• Implemented Anti-corruption Policy

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of regular suppliers verified in terms of meeting environmental criteria

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Ethics for Raben Group Subcontractors
• Golden Safety Rules

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Low availability or increased catastrophic risk insurance premiums due to extreme weather events
• Flood risk due to extreme weather conditions
• Lack of electricity supply due to extreme weather conditions

Transition Risks

• Increased operating expenditures due to rising prices of energy
• Losses due to subcontractors’ limitations or lack of coherence in reducing GHG emissions
• Decreased ability to pursue strategic objectives due to limited possibilities of attracting and retaining staff due to poor climate performance

Opportunities

• Increasing reputation and business competitiveness of cooperation within sustainable value chain
• Potential development in green or zero emission warehouses
• Sustainability driven companies will be growing faster than their competitors
• Privileged financing and faster potential growth due to capital availability and lower financing costs
• Working together on innovation solutions with climate engaged customers

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, UNGC, SBTi

Certifications: ISO 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 22000

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte Audyt Sp. z o.o. sp. k.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 3
• 5
• 8
• 9
• 12
• 13

Initiatives contribute to these goals as described in the SDG Index

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Zero-emission warehouses
• Battery electric trucks

Awards & Recognition

• SAP Quality Award 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Circular Economy
• Eco Initiatives
• Ethics & Compliance
• Risk Management
• Sustainable Procurement
• Health and Safety
• Diversity and Inclusion

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions intensity in offices and warehouses by 60.6% (from 35.8 kgCO2e/m2 in 2020 to 14.1 kgCO2e/m2 in 2023)
• Achieved 94.6% share of fleet with EURO V and VI or alternative fuels (excluding Ukraine due to war)
• Received subsidy in Germany for investments in zero-emission transport infrastructure (EUR 20M)
• Commissioned further fully zero-emission storage facilities
• Invested in lower emission technologies in existing warehouses (LED technology, heating upgrades)
• Started pilots of using HVO in own fleet in Netherlands, Austria, and Germany
• All newly constructed warehouses and cross-docks have zero-emission design
• Green electricity ratio reached 70.8%

Social Achievements

• Reduced employee turnover rate to 21.3%
• Average of 9.3 training hours per employee
• 15,602 SUSA discussions conducted to improve safety culture
• All Injury Frequency Rate (AIFR) among own employees decreased to 7.8
• Launched Raben Sports Challenge to promote physical activity among employees
• Manager of Choice program with 1,262 managers participating

Governance Achievements

• Started supply chain due diligence implementation project
• Updated code of ethics and other policies reflecting human rights and relations to suppliers
• Successfully closed extension and increase of sustainability-linked syndicated loan by EUR 115M
• Implemented Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy (excluding German entities)
• Conducted ABC training sessions throughout the organization
• Implemented Sanctions Compliance Policy
• Implemented Competition Compliance Policy
• Established whistleblowing platform available in eleven languages

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events and war in Ukraine
• Increased operating expenditures due to rising energy prices
• Limitations or lack of coherence in reducing GHG emissions in the supply chain
• Decreased ability to pursue strategic objectives due to limited possibilities of attracting and retaining staff due to poor climate performance
• Low availability or increased catastrophic risk insurance premiums
• Dependence on fossil fuels in road transport
• Cost difference between types of vehicles in the transition to zero-emission transport
• Reducing energy consumption in warehouses

Mitigation Strategies

• Climate risk assessment based on TCFD requirements
• Assigned business owners to key climate-related risks and opportunities
• Incorporating climate change into business planning and operations
• Investing in climate-resilient infrastructure and adopting sustainable practices
• Expanding fleet with battery electric trucks
• Introducing HVO in fleet in Netherlands, Germany, and Austria
• Implementing energy efficiency measures in warehouses (LED lighting, motion sensors, energy-efficient HVAC systems)
• Developing a systematic approach to supply chain due diligence

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Ethics for Raben Group Suppliers
• Golden Safety Rules
• Supply Chain Due Diligence implementation project

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events (storms, floods)
• Rising temperatures affecting vehicle performance and road conditions
• Changing climate patterns affecting trip planning and logistics operations

Transition Risks

• Increased operating expenditures due to rising energy prices
• Losses due to subcontractors’ limitations or lack of coherence in reducing GHG emissions
• Decreased ability to pursue strategic objectives due to limited possibilities of attracting and retaining staff

Opportunities

• Increasing reputation and business competitiveness
• Potential development in green or zero-emission warehouses
• Sustainability driven companies growing faster
• Privileged financing and faster potential growth
• Working together on innovation solutions with climate engaged customers

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 22000, ISO 27001

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young Accountants LLP

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 3
• Goal 5
• Goal 8
• Goal 9
• Goal 12
• Goal 13

Initiatives contribute to these goals through various actions related to road safety, gender equality, labor rights, sustainable practices, and climate change mitigation.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• CO2 reporting system
• Carbon insetting program

Awards & Recognition

• Employer Branding Excellence Award