Sisterna B.V.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:111.6 tCO2e (Scope 1: 1.3, Scope 2: 8.5, Scope 3: 105.1)
Scope 1 Emissions:1.3 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:8.5 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:105.1 tCO2e
ESG Focus Areas
- People
- Planet
- Prosperity
- Peace
- Partnership
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a Gold EcoVadis rating, placing in the top 5% of companies assessed.
- Maintained a virtually unchanged carbon footprint compared to the previous year.
- Reduced carbon footprint in 2020 and 2021 due to transitioning from air freight to sea freight.
- Shipment of small packages is climate neutral.
- NDPE policy in place covering the EU deforestation law.
Social Achievements
- Maintained 78% women in the workforce.
- Zero occupational accidents.
- Absenteeism rate below the national average.
- All employees have access to an online training platform.
- Invested in a lounge area in the office.
- Ethics policy implemented.
- Annual contribution to charity (€500).
Governance Achievements
- Annual risk assessments conducted using the Fine & Kinney method.
- Addressing conflict and corruption in supplier questionnaires.
- Public access to most documents.
- Maintained ISO 16128, 9001:2015, and 14001:2015 certifications.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Further reduce carbon footprint.
- Explore electric/hybrid commercial vehicles.
- Increase information in Scope 3.
- Make all packaging sustainable by 2028.
- Add a new natural, sustainable emulsifier/surfactant to product range.
Short-term Goals:
- Improve employee satisfaction and home workplace.
- Offer periodic occupational health examinations to employees.
- Improve personal care sample packaging sustainability.
- Improve EcoVadis score.
Environmental Challenges
- Economic downturn in the EU and US impacting the market.
- Difficulty in sourcing SGRSPO-certified sucrose esters due to unavailability in Japan.
- Sisterna does not own its building, limiting direct control over energy sustainability.
Mitigation Strategies
- Intensified R&D efforts towards cost reduction.
- Purchasing RSPO credits to support sustainable palm oil production.
- Discussions with building owner regarding solar panels and heat pump installation.
- Exploring new natural emulsifiers and surfactants for a more sustainable product range.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- RSPO certified palm oil
- Due diligence process to prevent human rights violations
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Certifications: NEN-EN-ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, FSSC 22000:2013, RSPO, REACH, ISO 16128, COSMOS, NATRUE, FDA approved, Kosher
Third-party Assurance: EcoVadis (Gold)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 1
- SDG 2
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 6
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 10
- SDG 11
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 14
- SDG 15
- SDG 16
- SDG 17
Sisterna's initiatives align with various SDGs, focusing on people, planet, prosperity, peace, and partnerships.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Exploring new natural emulsifiers and surfactants
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Gold rating