Climate Change Data

Nobian Industrial Chemicals B.V.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2653 kton CO2-eq (Scope 1+2)
Scope 1 Emissions:101 tons CO2-eq
Scope 2 Emissions:1957 kton CO2-eq
Scope 3 Emissions:241 kton CO2-eq
Renewable Energy Share:35% (2021), aiming for 50% by 2025 and 100% by 2040
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:96,568 1000 m3
Waste Generated:13,874 tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Circular Economy
  • Care for People and Communities

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced carbon emissions by 40% since 1990
  • Increased renewable energy share by 35% since 1990
  • Installed a new electric boiler at Mariager site to run on excess wind power
  • Partnered with energy companies to purchase guarantees of origin from biomass projects

Social Achievements

  • No fatal incidents involving employees or contractors in 2021
  • Only two lost-time injuries involving contractors in 2021
  • Actively engaging with communities around mining locations
  • Introduced a new set of company values focused on safety and care

Governance Achievements

  • Successfully obtained green hydrogen certification for Delfzijl, Rotterdam, and Bitterfeld plants
  • Implemented a comprehensive compliance program including an ethics hotline
  • Introduced a new set of company values

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Carbon neutral by 2040 with 100% renewable energy
Medium-term Goals:
  • 70% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 (compared to 1990)
  • 66% share of renewable energy by 2030
  • First salt cavern for renewable energy storage ready for use by 2026
Short-term Goals:
  • 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2025 (compared to 2020)
  • 50% renewable energy by 2025
  • Have 25% of electricity-based production capacity available for grid stabilization by 2023

Environmental Challenges

  • Record high energy prices and increased risks in 2021
  • Fluctuating electricity supplies from renewable sources
  • Need for large-scale renewable energy storage solutions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing salt caverns for renewable energy storage
  • Partnering with Vattenfall to adjust chlorine production based on renewable energy availability
  • Initiating power purchase agreements (PPAs) for wind parks
  • Investing in energy efficiency projects

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 65% of suppliers assessed on sustainability in terms of spend using EcoVadis

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Business Conduct & Ethics; all business partners must comply

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Increased greenhouse gas prices
  • More stringent regulations
  • Investment costs of transitioning to lower emissions technology
Opportunities
  • Use of lower-emission energy sources
  • Co-development of new downstream products
  • Energy storage

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: DNV

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Grow Greener Together program aligns with these goals

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Green hydrogen, caustic soda, and chlorine
  • Investigating low-carbon methanol production

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed