Linamar Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:474,869 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:0.0%
Total Energy Consumption:7,240,780.71 GJ
Water Consumption:1,289.4 ML
Waste Generated:229,041.03 tonnes/year
Carbon Intensity:59.97 tCO2e per million $ of Revenue
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Responsibility
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented a global data gathering and verification system to fully disclose Scope 1 & 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
- Installed rooftop PV solar panels at 20 locations, generating approximately 7,000,000 kWh of renewable electricity.
Social Achievements
- Maintained a global injury frequency rate of 3.97, below the industry rate.
- Launched several initiatives to attract and develop young female talent in STEM, including scholarships and skills camps.
- Pledged $1.5M to The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario to address youth mental health.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Global Sustainability Council.
- Approved a Board Diversity Policy establishing objectives for diversity at the board management level.
- Implemented an EthicsPoint anonymous and confidential reporting channel.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2050 inclusive of our products and our supply chain
Medium-term Goals:
- More than 50% of forecasted Mobility revenue by 2026 are for Non-ICE related components.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Rising inflationary costs
- Labor shortages
- Global pandemic
- Competition for personnel
- Technological change
- Dependence on certain customers
- Public health threats (COVID-19)
- Weather events affecting crop yields
- Changes in tax laws
- Evolving environmental regulations
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed and implemented extensive data gathering and verification systems.
- Established a Sustainability Council to monitor and evaluate risks.
- Diversification of products across technologies and geographies.
- Internal Research & Development and Acquisition investments in sustainable technologies.
- COVID-19 Global Task Force and Action Response Plan.
- Maintaining back-to-work health and safety protocols.
- Monitoring regulatory developments and communicating with customers.
- Lean manufacturing philosophy to eliminate waste.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Quality Manual (includes prohibitions on child or forced labor, abusive employment or corrupt business practices, and defines policy on conflict mineral sourcing).
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
- Flooding
- Drought
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
- Technological change
- Dependence on certain customers
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Growth in electrified vehicle market
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 4 (Quality Education)
- Goal 5 (Gender Equality)
- Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Electrified propulsion systems
- Lightweighting technologies
- Renewable power generation
Awards & Recognition
- 2022 5 Star Safety Culture list
- Top Women in Safety award
- Best Safety Communications Program honorable mention
- Best OHS Team honorable mention
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:302,966.37 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:160,057.10 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:142,909.27 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:0.06%
Total Energy Consumption:7,164,006.08 GJ
Water Consumption:31,875.91 ML
Waste Generated:226,313.46 tons
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Renewable Energy
- Waste Management
- Water Usage
- Energy Consumption
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Fair Labour Practices
- Ethical Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 3% reduction of Total (Scope 1 + 2) Emissions in 2023 vs. the 2022 Adjusted Baseline
- Achieved a 20.33% reduction of Emissions per Dollar of Revenue
- Implemented Energy Savings equaling 288,000 GJ in FY23 and an additional 67,680 GJ YTD 2024
- New renewable energy solar panel installs came online globally in 2023 (China, India, Mexico)
Social Achievements
- Zero product recalls in its mobility segment in 2023
- Global total injury frequency rate (TIFR) of 4.47, 0.82% lower than the average global industry rate
Governance Achievements
- Published Forced and Child Labour Report and Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy on website
- Recorded 0 monetary losses incurred as a result of legal proceedings associated with anti-competitive behavior regulations
- Significantly improved Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Climate Change scoring from D- to B
- MSCI ESG Rating improved from B in 2019 to A in 2023
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Carbon Neutral by 2050
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions (implied)
- Data integration challenges for newly acquired facilities
Mitigation Strategies
- Actively working on data integration process for newly acquired facilities
- Continuing refinement to global Sustainability data collection processes and systems
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Certifications: ISO 45001