Plasman Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:28,292 tCO2e/year (Global)
Renewable Energy Share:47% (Global)
Total Energy Consumption:106,570 MWh/year (Global)
Water Consumption:454,219 m3/year (Global)
Waste Generated:2,666 tonnes/year (Global, Hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:0.0325 kg/monthly sales (Global)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Responsible Supply Chain
- Health & Safety
- Business Ethics
- Circular Economy
- Resource Management
- Pollution Reduction
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions from 52,800 tonnes in 2022 to 28,292 tonnes in 2023 (Global). Achieved 47% of global energy from climate-neutral sources in 2023. Significant reduction in VOC emissions at Raufoss.
- Reduced water consumption at Tilbury and Tecumseh through process improvements.
- Improved sludge collection process at Tecumseh and Tilbury, diverting 432,013 kg of sludge from hazardous waste.
- Recycled 3.99 tonnes of PVC and 9.144 tonnes of TPE waste at Strakonice.
- Converted 110 tonnes of waste to TAP fuel at Strakonice.
- Recycled approximately 5,000 kg of PC-ABS in Q4 2023.
- Diverted 123,662 kg of metal scrap to recycling at Windsor Tooling.
- Implemented on-site solvent recovery system at Fort Payne, reducing waste by 3,629 kg.
Social Achievements
- Over 800 employees participated in MVP corporate giving program, donating over $85,000 to 50 charities.
- Received several awards for community partnerships.
- Achieved ISO 45001 certification at all European sites.
- 80% of North American sites are ISO 14001 certified.
- All North American facilities are preparing for ISO 45001 certification.
- Improved indoor air quality and working conditions at Simrishamn.
- Improved safety at Simrishamn by installing permanent platforms.
- Implemented training for EU-REACH diisocyanate handling at European sites.
- 87% global participation rate in bi-annual employee engagement survey.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Department.
- Implemented a full LCA for a front bumper.
- Preparing for TISAX labeling at several European locations.
- All reported complaints resolved in 2023.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2028
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 100% climate neutral energy by 2028.
Short-term Goals:
- Fix process water reuse system in Gothenburg (February 2024)
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions (implied)
- Indoor air quality challenges at Simrishamn (addressed)
- Safety concerns related to ladder use at Simrishamn (addressed)
- Reaching zero use of SVHCs at Simrishamn (partially addressed)
- Malfunctioning process water reuse system in Gothenburg (to be addressed in 2024)
- Reducing hazardous waste (ongoing challenge)
Mitigation Strategies
- Enhanced air quality and working conditions at Simrishamn.
- Installed permanent platforms at Simrishamn.
- Implemented EU-REACH diisocyanate training.
- Developed a plan to fix the process water reuse system in Gothenburg.
- Initiatives to recycle solvents at Querétaro.
- Waste reduction and recycling initiatives across multiple sites.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Annual sustainability assessments
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Sustainability scorecard for suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Products using recycled plastics
Awards & Recognition
- Champion of Honour Award from RMHC
- Windsor Residence for Young Men Community Awareness award
- Canadian HR Excellence Awardee
- Can-Am Recycling Inc. Annual Earth Day award