Climate Change Data

Trelleborg AB

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:429,400 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:128,800 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:300,600 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:3.6%
Total Energy Consumption:1,414 GWh/year
Water Consumption:2.31 million m3/year
Waste Generated:54,600 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:11.7 tons CO2e per sek m

ESG Focus Areas

  • Compliance
  • Resources
  • Diversity
  • Social Engagement
  • Products/solutions for better sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 27% relative to sales compared with the base year 2015.
  • Improved energy efficiency by 11% relative to sales.
  • Reduced water use by 7% relative to sales.
  • Reduced total waste by 7% relative to sales.
  • Significantly improved climate footprint in Sri Lanka by installing a biomass boiler.

Social Achievements

  • Launched a global campaign to eliminate all disposable plastic bottles from workplaces by the end of 2020.
  • Continued partnerships with voluntary organizations in India, including a scholarship program.
  • Started a new youth program in China to support school children in rural areas.
  • Expanded the Group's e-learning program on diversity and inclusion to 13 languages.

Governance Achievements

  • Renewed the knowledge of the Code of Conduct and offered training in 15 languages.
  • 85% of all Group employees underwent training in the new Code of Conduct.
  • Continued supplier assessments, with 86.4% of relevant purchasing spend reviewed.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • New climate target to be communicated in 2020, taking into account the 1.5-degree goal for society and Scope 3 emissions.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve a 20 percent reduction of CO2 emissions (within Scope 1 and 2) in relation to sales in the 2015–2020 period.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce occupational injuries and illnesses with at least one day’s absence – Lost Work Cases (LWC) – so LWC per 100 employees falls below 2.0 by 2020.

Environmental Challenges

  • Sharp decrease in sales of tires for agricultural machines.
  • Relatively high climate emissions compared to other Swedish industrial companies.
  • Operations in several countries with limited access to renewable energy sources.
  • Recruitment challenges in several areas and geographies.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Adapted to downturns through cost reductions, inventory adjustments, and workforce reductions.
  • Focused on advancing long-term positions in favorable segments (infrastructure, aerospace, healthcare).
  • Transitioning to renewable energy sources (biomass, solar).
  • Increased focus on attracting, retaining, and developing talented people.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 10 audits in 2019

Responsible Procurement
  • Trelleborg’s Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Flooding
  • Wind effects
Transition Risks
  • Changes in legislation and political instruments
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, Core option

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte AB

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1
  • Goal 2
  • Goal 3
  • Goal 4
  • Goal 5
  • Goal 6
  • Goal 7
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 9
  • Goal 10
  • Goal 11
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 14
  • Goal 15
  • Goal 16
  • Goal 17

Detailed explanation of Trelleborg's contribution to each SDG is provided on page 49.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Agricultural tires
  • Seals for electric and hybrid cars
  • Energy-optimized sealing solutions
  • Solutions for wind, solar, and hydro power