Climate Change Data

Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2022

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
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Direct greenhouse gas emissions intensity improved 2.3% year on year to 503 kilograms of CO2 per ton of cement.
  • Electrical and Thermal Intensity improved 3% year on year.

Social Achievements

  • Incorporated women as Mixer trucks operators.
  • 40% of new employees were women, increasing women's participation in the payroll by 50% compared to December 2021.

Governance Achievements

  • 100% of employees received training on the Company’s Integrity Program.
  • Held the first edition of Compliance Week.
  • Held the Program “Impulsar LOMA”, inviting 43 companies to an awareness day on ESG matters.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 470kg of CO2 per ton by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • High inflation scenario
  • Turbulence in energy inputs
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in greater capacity and efficiency
  • Maintaining a strong balance sheet with low indebtedness ratios

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

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

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Scope 3 Emissions:1,023,988,426 kg CO2e
Water Consumption:1,142,333.2 m3 (2023)
Waste Generated:3,198.1 tons (2023)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Social Responsibility
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 15.5% reduction in total water extraction
  • 10% reduction in waste generated
  • Reduction in absolute direct and indirect emissions due to improvements in operational drivers

Social Achievements

  • 1,200+ students from local schools visited Loma Negra plants
  • 81,893 people directly benefited from community programs
  • Implementation of the “Women in Concrete” program

Governance Achievements

  • 100% of Loma Negra and Recycomb employees received Integrity Program training
  • Established mandatory principles and procedures to prevent conflicts of interest
  • Annual customer satisfaction survey exceeding 2022 record

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality in concrete by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Maximize the use of energy from renewable sources by 2030
  • Do not exceed 465kg of CO2 per ton of cementitious materials by 2030
  • Promote the circular economy through thermal substitution and the use of alternative materials by 2030

Environmental Challenges

  • High energy consumption in cement production
  • CO2 emissions from cement manufacturing
  • Water stress in some operating regions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementation of energy efficiency measures
  • Use of alternative fuels and renewable energies
  • Water risk assessments and management plans

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 102 suppliers evaluated with social criteria, 93 with environmental criteria

Responsible Procurement
  • Risk assessments and due diligence
  • Sharing of Code of Business Conduct and Anti-Corruption standards
  • Prior certification of products and materials for critical supplies

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2021), SASB Standards (Construction Materials)

Certifications: RAMCC certification for CO2 emissions inventory and footprint (scopes 1 and 2)

Third-party Assurance: BDO Argentina (limited assurance on selected indicators)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 9
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13

The report mentions alignment with several SDGs, particularly through the 2030 Loma Commitments and various initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • CPN50 cement
  • Improved Plasticor formula
  • SOLUXA® line of concrete

Awards & Recognition

  • Premio Conciencia in the “Inclusion and employment” category
  • Recognition for aligning business strategy with UN Sustainable Development Goals