Rusta AB (publ)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-05 to 2023-04, 2023-05 to 2024-04)

Reporting Period: 2022-05 to 2023-04

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:37% of distribution volume

ESG Focus Areas

Products
Environment
Social
Economic

Environmental Achievements

Reduced energy consumption by 12% in the distribution center and stores.
Saved more than 500 tonnes of virgin plastic from products and packaging.
37% of distribution volume transported by renewable fuels.
100% of container hauling transported with renewable fuels.
Saved 10,628 pallets (equal to 177 containers or trucks).

Social Achievements

Further developed external Code of Conduct and launched an internal version.
88% co-worker survey participation rate.
Maintained record low level of defective customer returns.
Launched e-learning about sustainability.
Increased efficiency in waste handling in Finnish stores.
Deepened cooperation with Doctors Without Borders.

Governance Achievements

Updated sustainability strategy with emphasis on human rights, climate, and biodiversity.
Implemented a new policy with increased sustainability emphasis for company vehicles.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:

Climate neutral by 2045 (GHG scope 1, 2, 3).

Medium-term Goals:

Climate neutral by 2030 (GHG scope 1,2).
Eliminate consumer packaging on 25% of all Rusta products until 2026.
By 2023 all plastic products sold by Rusta shall be made of recyclable plastic.
By 2025, 50% of all plastic used in Rusta products will be produced from renewable sources or from recycled material.

Short-term Goals:

Reduce customer returns related to poor quality by 15% annually.
Increase share of suppliers at level “Good” to 75% in accordance with social requirements in the Rusta Code of Conduct by 2023.
Reduce energy consumption in Finnish stores by 10%.

Environmental Challenges

Rising prices for raw materials and energy.
Economic recession and high inflation affecting consumers.
Supply chain disruptions.
Availability of sustainable materials.

Mitigation Strategies

Simple operations, centralized purchasing, and efficient logistics to maintain low prices.
Continuous improvements in quality and sustainability work.
Major measures to reduce energy consumption.
Increased share of recycled raw materials.
Reduced unnecessary plastic in products and packaging.
Improved supplier quality evaluation.
Developed alternative sourcing strategies.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 229 factories evaluated based on Supplier Quality Evaluation (SQE) guidelines in 2022/23; 249 factories evaluated according to social criteria; 245 evaluated according to environmental criteria.

Responsible Procurement

Code of Conduct
Supplier Quality Evaluation (SQE)
Supplier environmental evaluation
Regular visits to suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

Regulatory changes
Market shifts

Opportunities

Development of energy-efficient products
Sustainable lifestyle support

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

UN Sustainable Development Goals

1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17

Rusta aligns its operations with 11 of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

Reporting Period: 2023-05 to 2024-04

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,166,428 tCO2e/year

Scope 1 Emissions:154 tCO2e/year

Scope 2 Emissions:3,344 tCO2e/year

Scope 3 Emissions:1,162,929 tCO2e/year

Renewable Energy Share:84% (own operations)

Waste Generated:221,970 tons/year (hazardous) + 9,435,677 tons/year (non-hazardous)

Carbon Intensity:104.93 tCO2e/MSEK net sales