DOMO Chemicals Holding NV
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:354 kT CO2eq (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:162 kT CO2eq
Scope 2 Emissions:192 kT CO2eq
Renewable Energy Share:4%
ESG Focus Areas
- Planet Care
- Responsible Employer
- Partner of Choice
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 Emissions by 10% vs 2019 (for 2021: 162kT Scope 1- 192 kT Scope 2)
- 8% reduction in steam consumption during the HMD distillation process at Belle-Etoile site, saving approximately 2,300 t CO2/year
- Reduced CO2 footprint by 1.573 t/yr at Domo Caproleuna due to steam production in catalytic combustion
Social Achievements
- Launched "Care to be Safe" program for employee safety and wellbeing
- Implemented performance review and career development plans for all existing exempt populations
- Launched first employee engagement pulse check survey
Governance Achievements
- Defined DOMO Beyond 35 practices and scoring framework
- Trained sustainability champions for self-assessment campaign
- Conducted first evaluation of all 35 practices by stakeholders
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Become carbon neutral by 2050
- Increase renewable electricity to 100% by 2040
- 30% recycled products sold globally by 2035
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase renewable electricity to 50% by 2030
- Increase female representation in middle and upper management to 35% by 2030
- Achieve 80% employee engagement score by 2030
- Achieve TRIR < 1 by 2030
- Reduce CO2 footprint of products by 20% by 2030
- 20% of recycled products sold globally by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Get first Group Ecovadis rating by Q3 2022
- Apply GRI standards for reporting
Environmental Challenges
- Limited supply market for green hydrogen in Europe
- Uneven distribution of men and women in different roles across the company
- Incomplete accident reporting
Mitigation Strategies
- Actively looking at ways to introduce green hydrogen into operations in the longer term
- Aiming to increase the combined representation of women in middle management and higher management
- Implementing a new code of conduct and Care to be Safe program
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Green hydrogen
- Energy efficiency gains
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Third-party Assurance: EY Bedrijfsrevisoren BV
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- TECHNYL® 4EARTH®
- Biodegradable fibers
Awards & Recognition
- 2018 European Product Line Strategy Leadership Award (Econamid range)
- Best Fabric & Fibre Innovation Award (2021 PCIAW®)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:284,734 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:112,500 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:172,234 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:18%
Total Energy Consumption:1,434 GWh/year
Water Consumption:22,470,000 m3/year
Waste Generated:9,246 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.35 tons CO2/tons of product sold in 2023
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Circular Economy
- Safety
- Employee Engagement
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Sustainable Supply Chain
Environmental Achievements
- 29% GHG reduction in scope 1 & 2 emissions against 2019 baseline
- 39% waste reduction (hazardous and non-hazardous) compared to 2019 baseline
- 18% renewable electricity usage across operations globally (up from 12% in 2022)
- 13% engineered materials from circular and bio-based sources
- 7% energy intensity improvement compared to the previous year
Social Achievements
- Launched Employee Assistance Program
- 71% employee engagement based on Pulse Check Engagement Survey
- 9.4% improvement in Global Safety Survey compared to 2021 results
- All sites achieved >85% safety score on leading initiatives
Governance Achievements
- Achieved EcoVadis Gold Medal
- Obtained ISCC+ certification for 3 production sites and 300+ PA6 and engineered materials products
- 80% of 80/20 suppliers signed the code of conduct
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2050
- 100% renewable electricity by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- 40% reduction in scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 2030 (vs. 2019 baseline)
- 20% circular and bio-based solutions by 2030
- 50% renewable electricity by 2030
- 80% employee engagement by 2030
- 35% women in management roles by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- CSRD compliance by 2026
- Maintain EcoVadis Gold Medal
- Explore extending ISCC+ to PA66 chain
- Investigate commitment to GHG scope 3 target
- Conduct third-party verification on GHG emissions reporting
Environmental Challenges
- Pace of GHG emission reduction slowed in 2023
- Need for operational cost efficiencies
- Changing geopolitical dynamics
- Crucial investments in decarbonization technologies
Mitigation Strategies
- Assessing ongoing measures to accelerate GHG emission reductions
- Considering all available methods to reduce GHG emissions (energy efficiency, renewable energy sourcing, fuel switching, value chain engagement)
- Robust financial strategy for funding key initiatives and investments in clean technologies
- Maximizing opportunities through subsidies and partnerships in clean energy and technology sectors
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 80% of 80/20 suppliers signed the code of conduct
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier code of conduct
- Sustainability criteria in supplier selection
- Environmental and social clauses in contracts
- Long-term energy sourcing strategy
- Recyclable and recycled packaging
- Green transportation solutions
- Sustainable raw materials (ammonia, bio-benzene, glass fiber)
- Mass balance solutions for raw materials
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Growth in e-mobility market
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISCC+, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949 (Belle-Etoile, Gorzów, Premnitz), ISO 45001, ISO 50001, UL RTI (for mechanically recycled polyamide)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- TECHNYL® 4EARTH® materials
- ISCC+ certified products
- Recycled polyamide with UL RTI rating
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Gold Medal
- Care to Be Safe Awards