Bergman & Beving AB (publ)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31)

Total Carbon Emissions:1,931 tCO2e/year (Scope 1-2)

Total Energy Consumption:12,479 MWh/year

Carbon Intensity:0.259 tCO2e/MSEK (Scope 1-2)

Reduced packaging consumption (hg/m3) from 73.1 in 2022/2023 to 97.4 in 2023/2024 (Note: increase explained by new customer with diverse product range requiring extensive packaging)
Decreased percentage of air shipments across all divisions compared to previous years
Improved coefficient of fullness for outgoing freight due to improved processes and adaptation to customer needs
Guide Gloves became the first glove maker in the world to create an EPD for one of its glove models.
Itaab is investing in a powder coating line to reduce hazardous waste and emissions.

Improved Employee Index (EI) score to 81 in 2023 from 80 in 2022
High eNPS of 31, indicating high employee engagement and loyalty
Increased share of procurement volume from certified suppliers and suppliers who have signed the Code of Conduct
Elkington, a Bergman & Beving subsidiary, is a female-dominated company in a male-dominated industry.

Implemented a whistleblowing system for reporting suspected misconduct
Conducted a double materiality assessment in accordance with EU CSRD requirements
Regularly conducted audits by independent external consultants and internal trained personnel to ensure supplier compliance with the Code of Conduct

Long-term Goals:

Medium-term Goals:

Achieve 80% coefficient of fullness for incoming freight and 50% for outgoing freight
Decrease the percentage of air shipments
KGC plans to base all production in the EU by 2026

Short-term Goals:

Reduce packaging consumption
Complete Scope 3 emissions data
Increase the share of procurement from certified suppliers and suppliers who have signed our Code of Conduct
Increase the share of revenue from certified products and services

Supply chain risks associated with sourcing from countries like China, Pakistan, and Brazil
Scope 3 emissions data not fully covered, aiming for completion in the coming year
Male-dominated industry impacting gender diversity
Increased packaging consumption in 2023/2024 due to a new customer and changed order structure

Wholly owned subsidiaries in China and Brazil to better guide subcontractor selection and conduct audits
Collaboration with Aktiv Påverkan fund and Save the Children to identify and address child labor risks
Focus on more profitable business to offset increased emissions per revenue
Investment in a powder coating line at Itaab to reduce emissions and hazardous waste
Ongoing project to measure and monitor more areas across the value chain linked to materials, waste, and circular flows

Supplier Audits: Approximately 80 audits conducted during the year

Code of Conduct requiring suppliers to respect human rights and fair labor practices
Increasing share of purchases from certified suppliers and suppliers who have signed the Code of Conduct

Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive)

Certifications: ISO 14001 (several subsidiaries), ISO 9001 (several subsidiaries)

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte AB