Desenio Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:18232.38 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:0 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:21.14 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:18069 tCO2e/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Expanded FSC® certificate to include both brands of Desenio Group.
- Initiated partnership with Planetly to improve carbon management through data collection, reduction strategies, and offsetting measures.
- Decreased CO2 emissions from poster production by almost 32% in 2021 compared to 2019.
Social Achievements
- Increased the percentage of factories participating in the Social Audit Program from 28% to 83%.
- Achieved zero major non-conformances and zero non-compliance issues in breach of the Code of Conduct during 2021.
- Lowered sick-leave rates during 2021.
- Adapted workplaces to new hybrid ways of working.
Governance Achievements
- 100% of suppliers signed the Supplier Code of Conduct.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Reach carbon neutrality
Medium-term Goals:
- Reach carbon neutrality (long-term goal, timeframe not specified).
Short-term Goals:
- Complete logistics carbon footprint by end of 2022.
- Achieve 100% valid social audits in high-risk countries by end of 2022.
- Eliminate plastic in outbound distribution packaging by 2022.
Environmental Challenges
- Insufficient data for complete carbon footprint calculation in 2021 (especially logistics).
- Challenges in finding a sustainable, durable, and cost-effective alternative to plastic air-fill cushions.
- Difficulty in removing plastic shrink-wrap from frames without increasing product damage.
- Covid-19 related delays and cancellations of social audits in Asia.
Mitigation Strategies
- Partnered with Planetly for improved data collection and carbon management.
- Ongoing work to complete logistics carbon footprint by the end of 2022.
- Ongoing investigation into alternatives to plastic packaging materials.
- Conducting shipping trials to find a solution for plastic shrink-wrap.
- Striving to perform valid social audits in 100% of factories in risk countries before the end of 2022.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 83% of factories in high-risk countries performed and passed a social audit in 2021.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct (100% of suppliers signed)
- Social Audit Program
- Environmental requirements in Supplier Code of Conduct (environmental management systems, pollution minimization, sustainable energy and water use, GHG emission reduction).
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol
Certifications: FSC®
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 15 (Life on Land)
FSC certification contributes to sustainable forest management.
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- People (Social Sustainability)
- Planet (Environmental Sustainability)
Environmental Achievements
- Started collaboration with a new printing company in the USA, resulting in shorter lead times, reduced transport needs, and minimized climate impact.
- Launched new dark oak frames partly made from waste material from other oak frames, resulting in reduced waste and improved utilization of raw materials.
- Very low levels of waste in poster production, with all waste recycled.
Social Achievements
- 100% of suppliers signed the Code of Conduct.
- 33% of factories in high-risk countries completed and passed a social audit (down from 83% in 2021 due to Covid-19 restrictions).
- Implemented Gender Equality Plan.
- Sick leave at 3.92%, in line with the Swedish average.
Governance Achievements
- FSC® certified since 2019 (multi-site since 2021).
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Covid-19 restrictions delayed or cancelled social audits.
- Risk of non-compliance with laws and regulations across 35 markets.
- Risk of non-compliance with Supplier Code of Conduct in the complex global value chain.
Mitigation Strategies
- Comprehensive mapping of FSC® processes and regular training.
- Regular business intelligence to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Annual independent social audits for suppliers in high-risk countries.
- Continuous improvement of risk management processes.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 33% of factories in high-risk countries in 2022.
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct signed by 100% of suppliers.
- Social audit program for high-risk suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 15 (Life on Land)
FSC certification contributes to sustainable forest management.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Dark oak frames made partly from waste material.
Reporting Period: 2023
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:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Sustainability
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Majority of wood-based products were FSC® certified.
- Inbound and outbound air shipping used in <5% of all deliveries.
- Replaced plastic transport packaging with a reinforced plastic-free box.
Social Achievements
- 80% of suppliers in high-risk countries completed and passed independent social audits.
- All suppliers communicated the Code of Conduct to subcontractors.
- 17 internal job promotions.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce employee sick leave in 2024.
Environmental Challenges
- Marginal increase in employee sick leave compared to 2022.
Mitigation Strategies
- Training programs implemented for fire safety, CPR, crisis management, occupational health and safety, stress management, and time management.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 80% of suppliers in high-risk countries
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed