Climate Change Data

Uteco Converting S.p.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:8753 tons of CO2e (Scope 1) + 952 tons of CO2 (Scope 2 Location based) = 1827 tons CO2e (total Scope 1 & 2 Location based) ; 2195 tons CO2e (total Scope 1 & 2 Market based)
Scope 1 Emissions:8753 tons CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:952 tons CO2 (Location based); 1321 tons CO2 (Market based)
Renewable Energy Share:0.9%
Total Energy Consumption:27,452 GJ
Water Consumption:700 m3
Waste Generated:800 tons

ESG Focus Areas

  • Product quality and safety
  • Environmental responsibility
  • Social responsibility
  • Governance
  • Human Resources

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by 11.5% compared to 2019 (excluding Uteco North America data from 2019).
  • Reduced waste production by 30% compared to 2019.
  • Increased waste recycling to 73%.

Social Achievements

  • Launched "Smoking Free" initiative.
  • Invested €35,000 in health and safety improvements.
  • Delivered over 503 hours of training (383 to employees, 120 to workers).

Governance Achievements

  • Adopted Organization, Management and Control Model to prevent offenses.
  • Implemented a Code of Ethics.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacting production and operations.
  • Balancing environmental needs with economic and social interests.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented operational and behavioral measures to protect employee health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Developed printing machines that work with water-based inks to reduce CO2 emissions.
  • Developed solventless lamination technology to reduce environmental impact.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Selection of suppliers based on legality, correctness, transparency, impartiality, sustainability, integrity, and confidentiality.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Machines using water-based inks
  • Rainbow 4.0 solventless lamination machine
  • DUALAM coupling machine

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1788 tCO2e/year (Market Based)
Scope 1 Emissions:601 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1187 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:1.26%
Total Energy Consumption:19924 GJ/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:876 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:19.65 tCO2/M€ revenues (Market Based), 15.59 tCO2/M€ revenues (Location Based)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Innovation, research and development
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Diversity, inclusion, well-being and employee development
  • Ethics, integrity and compliance
  • Human Rights
  • Product quality and safety and customer satisfaction
  • Commitment to the environment
  • Cyber-security and privacy
  • Waste and effluents
  • Responsible management of materials
  • Value creation and brand identity
  • Energy consumption, emissions and climate change
  • Corporate Governance
  • Supply chain management

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by 23% compared to 2021.
  • Reduced Scope 1 emissions by 29% compared to 2021 (to 601 tons of CO2).
  • Reduced Scope 2 (Location-based) emissions by 16% compared to 2021 (to 818 tons of CO2).
  • Reduced Scope 2 (Market-based) emissions by 16% compared to 2021 (to 1187 tons of CO2).
  • Produced over 250 GJ of renewable energy in 2022 from a 100 kW photovoltaic system.
  • Reduced waste by 19% compared to 2020 (to 876 tons), with 75% recycled.

Social Achievements

  • Provided over 4,102 hours of training in 2022.
  • Reduced recordable work-related injuries from 11 to 2.
  • Implemented a new onboarding course for new hires.
  • Launched a welfare plan including Christmas bonus and shopping vouchers.

Governance Achievements

  • Adopted an Organization, Management and Control Model to prevent offenses.
  • No significant criticalities in internal audits related to non-compliance.
  • No cases of anti-competitive behavior, corruption, or non-compliance in 2022.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Define MBOs tied to the achievement of ESG objectives (2025).
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase self-generated/purchased electricity from renewable sources (2024).
  • Adopt UNI EN ISO 45001:2018 and UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 certifications (2024, 2025).
  • Adopt UNI EN ISO 14001:2015 certification (2025).
Short-term Goals:
  • Develop tools for monitoring and reporting environmental and/or social impacts on two product categories (2023/2024).
  • Implement a health promotion program for workers (2023).

Environmental Challenges

  • Rising costs and difficulties acquiring raw materials.
  • Potential non-compliance with future diversity laws/regulations.
  • Potential increase in turnover and loss of skilled staff.
  • Potential breaches of customer privacy and data loss.
  • Impacts related to potential non-compliance with regulations in waste disposal.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Continuous adaptability and expansion of product portfolio and global presence.
  • Ongoing skill development initiatives and review processes for employees.
  • Robust security measures, staff training, and security protocols.
  • Regular review of cybersecurity and privacy policies.
  • Reviewing environmental audit and compliance procedures, analyzing hazardous waste.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Compliance with current regulations and internal procedures.
  • Objective and transparent evaluation criteria.
  • Collaboration with suppliers to meet customer needs.
  • Compliance with applicable law and contractually agreed conditions.
  • Principles of fairness and good faith.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2021)

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
  • SDG 13 (Climate action)
  • SDG 3 (Good health and well-being)
  • SDG 4 (Quality education)
  • SDG 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure)

Uteco's activities contribute to these SDGs through initiatives such as renewable energy use, waste reduction, employee training, and sustainable product development.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Onyx Go flexographic printing press (energy-saving features)
  • Horizon 4.0 Triplex laminating machine (low energy consumption and reduced emissions)
  • Machines that work with water-based inks (reduce CO2 emissions by up to 15%)

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed