Climate Change Data

Bruks Siwertell Group AB

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:860 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:503 kton CO2e (estimated)
Renewable Energy Share:28%
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Health and safety
  • Employee satisfaction
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Product development
  • Reduce and limit CO₂ and greenhouse gas emissions
  • Reduce energy use
  • Reduce waste
  • Anti-corruption
  • Supply chain management
  • Management systems

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions (scopes 1 and 2) by 7% from 922 tons in 2022 to 860 tons in 2023.
  • Increased share of renewable energy sources to 28% in 2023 from 24% in 2022.
  • Implemented extensive waste sorting, handling, and recycling initiatives across all sites.
  • Implemented ISO 14001 management system at FTG Cranes, Bäckefors, Sweden.

Social Achievements

  • Conducted health challenge for all personnel, resulting in an 8.2% increase in physical activity.
  • Conducted regular employee surveys (three a year).
  • Conducted education sessions on health, nutrition, and exercise for all personnel.
  • Conducted sustainability training for all personnel.
  • Conducted anti-corruption training for all new personnel.

Governance Achievements

  • Conducted anti-corruption training for all personnel (96% completion rate).
  • Introduced sustainability elements in supplier Codes of Conduct contracts and agreements.
  • Invested in risk analysis system.
  • Implementation of Group and local action plans.
  • Integration of new business unit into sustainability work.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • 50% reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2030.
  • 100% renewable energy by 2030.
  • Zero waste in our office units by 2030.
  • 30% female managers by 2030.
  • 30 eNPS score by 2030.
  • 100% compliance with Codes of Conduct for both suppliers and customers by 2030.
  • 100% of work processes updated and improved by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce waste; manage waste correctly; seek circular solutions.
  • Map Group-wide climate impact; carry out climate calculations throughout all business areas.
  • Lifecycle product development; optimize product development based on a product’s entire lifecycle.

Environmental Challenges

  • Uncertainties and lack of documentation as to the origin of raw materials, and conditions regarding the environment and human rights in the value chain.
  • Risk of climate-impacting greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.
  • Risk of unethical behavior, distortion of competition, and damage to the brand due to operations in various countries and use of agents.
  • Dependence on handling fossil fuels (coal).
  • Geopolitical risks affecting business operations.
  • IT risks related to cybersecurity and data protection.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing supply chain follow-up and due diligence procedures.
  • Promoting electrification of transportation.
  • Implementing Code of Conduct and due diligence procedures, conducting anti-corruption training.
  • Diversifying operations and supporting the transition to renewable energy sources.
  • Rolling out business and value chain geographically to spread risk.
  • Real-time monitoring of networks and devices, crisis management, and cybersecurity training.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Codes of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Decarbonization of industries served
Opportunities
  • Growth in renewable energy and biofuel sectors

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol

Certifications: ISO 14001 (at Bäckefors site)

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte AB

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Contributes to nine of the 17 UN SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Enclosed conveying systems minimizing dust and spillage.
  • Wood processing technology for renewable energy industries.

Awards & Recognition

  • IBJ Environment Protection Award (2023)