Climate Change Data

Euro Pool Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:78.6% (EPS depots)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Circularity
  • Climate Change
  • Sustainable Transport
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Employee Health and Safety
  • Employee Training and Development

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced carbon footprint by 14.9% at EPS and 8.5% at LPR compared to 2017.
  • Implementation of Project Cyan, transitioning to green folding trays, reducing transport movements and CO2 emissions.
  • Expansion of CoolRail, increasing rail transport and reducing CO2 emissions.
  • 78.6% of EPS depots running on green energy.
  • Installation of energy-efficient centrifuges in several depots, saving 25% energy in the washing process.
  • Reduced travel distances by more than 150,000 kilometers in LPR's RED project, saving 121.34 tonnes of CO2.

Social Achievements

  • Integration of e-learning into HR system, expanding training opportunities.
  • Management training courses on soft skills, performance reviews, and recruitment.
  • Implementation of projects to support core values at LPR.
  • ISO 45001 certification at EPS.
  • BREAAM certificate for depot in Massalaves (Spain).

Governance Achievements

  • EcoVadis Platinum status for LPR.
  • Integration of core values into function profiles, leadership, and performance management.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • All EPS and LPR depots to run on green energy by 2025.
  • All EPS depots to use energy-efficient centrifuges by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon footprint per movement by 20% by 2025 (compared to 2017).

Environmental Challenges

  • Covid-19 pandemic impacting efficiency of routings.
  • New rules governing EU-UK trade.
  • Varying legislation about wastewater and potable water quality across countries.
  • Ensuring sufficient green trays on stock and available at the right location during Project Cyan transition.
  • Availability of green energy contracts for all depots.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementation of business continuity plans and country-specific measures to address Covid-19.
  • Extensive preparation and planning for Project Cyan.
  • Collaboration with customers to secure green energy contracts.
  • Investigation of wastewater treatment options to reuse water in washing process.
  • Strategic planning and network optimization to minimize transport movements.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Responsible sourcing of wood (LPR); collaboration with tray suppliers for innovation and sustainability.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products; expansion of rail and water transport.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, BRC Global Standard, PEFC Chain of Custody, EcoVadis Platinum, BREAAM

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 7, SDG 9, SDG 12, SDG 13, SDG 17, SDG 8

Activities contributing to achieving the SDGs are defined under each strategic pillar (People, Planet, Partners).

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Foldable green trays; banana tray.

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Platinum (LPR); Logistics of the Year 2021 (LPR RED project)