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