Climate Change Data

Grolman International Distribution

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-2022, 2022 and 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021-2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:582 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:582 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:28 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 3 Emissions:350.863 tCO2e (2021)
Carbon Intensity:2.017 tCO2e/million EUR (2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Human Rights
  • Responsible Supply Chain
  • Diversity and Equal Opportunity
  • Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery
  • Data Privacy and Security
  • Employee Well-being

Environmental Achievements

  • Increased purchase of renewable electricity in several offices (Benelux, Nordics, UK, Spain, Italy) and headquarters in Neuss, Germany switched to 100% renewable electricity.
  • Transitioning car fleets to electric vehicles in Benelux, Nordics, and UK.
  • Developed a company-wide corporate carbon footprint calculation for scopes 1, 2, and 3.
  • Received SBTi validation for NetZero reduction targets across scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2050.
  • Reduced direct fuel consumption in 2021 and 2022.

Social Achievements

  • Launched standalone human rights policy.
  • Revised Code of Conduct in 2022.
  • Conducted CSR training including human rights topics.
  • Implemented various programs and policies to promote work-life balance.
  • Maintained 0% lost-time injury frequency rate (LTIFR).

Governance Achievements

  • Established a standalone human rights policy.
  • Revised Code of Conduct.
  • Implemented an independent whistleblowing channel.
  • Developed Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Policy.
  • Conducted country and business partner risk analysis.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reduce scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2019 baseline (Net Zero).
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 46% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 4.2% per year from 2019 baseline until 2030.
  • Expand renewable energy use in offices.
  • Increase electric car fleet.
  • Install solar panels at headquarters.
  • Train 80% of staff in energy and environmental management.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic and other factors.
  • Potential human rights abuses in the global supply chain.
  • Managing climate-related risks in the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Offered hybrid work arrangements and reduced business travel to minimize disruptions and emissions.
  • Conducted a fundamental rights risk analysis using the World Justice Project Rule of Law Index.
  • Implemented a supplier assessment process to ensure compliance with human rights standards.
  • Developed a climate action plan to reduce emissions across the value chain.
  • Engaged in sustainability workshops with suppliers.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable procurement strategy
  • Supplier assessment including human and labour rights standards
  • Supplier Declaration
  • Conflict Minerals Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SBTi, UNGC

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • Goal 5: Gender Equality
  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

The report details how various initiatives contribute to these SDGs.

Reporting Period: 2022 and 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:293,917 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:833 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1,654 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:291,430 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:16%
Total Energy Consumption:6,408,008 kWh/year
Waste Generated:89 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:4 tCO2e/t sold products

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Waste Management
  • Product Innovation and Circularity
  • Human Rights
  • Human Capital
  • Health, Safety and Wellbeing
  • Diversity and equal opportunity
  • Sustainable Procurement
  • Business Ethics
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Anti-Bribery
  • Data Privacy and Security

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 14% from the 2019 baseline year.
  • Reduced Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by 7% from the 2019 baseline year.
  • Transitioned to 100% green electricity in several offices (Germany, Benelux, Nordics, UK, Spain, and Italy).
  • Installed a green roof in the Neuss office.
  • Initiated installation of photovoltaic solar panels in the Neuss headquarters.
  • Received EcoVadis Platinum Rating.

Social Achievements

  • 80% of targeted employees trained in self-organisation practices.
  • Average of 96 training hours per employee per year.
  • 0% Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) at the head office and warehouse.
  • 37% of leadership team are women.
  • 20% female representation in the highest company governance body.

Governance Achievements

  • 100% of targeted suppliers signed the supplier code of conduct.
  • Initiated partnership with IntegrityNext for ESG risk management.
  • No confirmed corruption incidents.
  • No confirmed information security incidents.
  • 100% of employees trained in data privacy and security.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reduce scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2019 baseline year.
  • Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 50% renewable energy consumption in offices and sites globally by 2030.
  • 100% electric car fleet in Benelux, Nordics, and UK by 2026
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions by 46% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline year.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical challenges and environmental catastrophes.
  • Data collection challenges for Scope 3 emissions.
  • Need to improve data coverage on minority and vulnerable group representation.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Maintained essential product availability.
  • Embraced hybrid work arrangements.
  • Re-evaluated business travel to lower carbon footprint.
  • Intensified efforts to reduce emissions and enhance energy efficiency.
  • Improved data quality for Scope 3 emissions.
  • Partnership with IntegrityNext for supply chain risk management.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of global strategic suppliers engaged on Code of Conduct; Partnership with IntegrityNext for risk assessment and audits planned for high-risk suppliers.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Declaration
  • Code of Conduct
  • International human and labour rights standards
  • IntegrityNext platform for risk assessment and monitoring

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Severe storms, floods, heatwaves
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Circular economy initiatives

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SBTi, UNGC

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3: Good health and well-being
  • Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
  • Goal 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
  • Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
  • Goal 13: Climate action
  • Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals

Grolman's initiatives contribute to these goals through various environmental, social, and governance programs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Fully or partly bio-based products
  • Recycled or waste-based materials
  • Biodegradable/compostable products
  • Mass balance approach products

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Platinum Rating