Soudal Holding N.V.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Total Carbon Emissions:16,000+ tCO2e/year (Scope 1), 15,000 tCO2e/year (Scope 2)

Scope 1 Emissions:16,000+ tCO2e/year

Scope 2 Emissions:15,000 tCO2e/year

Water Consumption:10,000 m3/year (Turnhout)

Waste Generated:4,727 tons/year (Turnhout)

Commissioning of Plant 5, a highly automated and energy-efficient production site with an ‘outstanding’ BREEAM score.
99.9% less HFC propellants used in products.
Reduced wastewater discharge from Plants 1, 2, and 3 in Turnhout by 4 tonnes compared to 2022.
Increased use of recycled packaging materials (PCR) by 170 tonnes compared to the previous year.
Introduced sustainable Bluemint® steel in aerosol cans, reducing CO2 emissions during production.

Maintained low employee turnover, particularly among white-collar workers in Belgium (4.9%).
82% of employees in Turnhout participated in performance and development reviews.
Launched the ‘Thanks for Being (You)’ campaign to communicate Soudal's values and promote diversity and inclusion.
Organized ‘Intercultural Awareness’ training to foster understanding and collaboration among diverse teams.

No convictions for violating anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws.
No ongoing legal proceedings due to overdue payments.
Established an international ‘Code of Conduct and Ethics’ and rolled it out to all branches.

Long-term Goals:

Medium-term Goals:

Short-term Goals:

Finding enough new employees with the right profile.
Scope 3 emissions (indirect emissions in the value chain).
Lack of sustainable and cost-effective alternatives to propellants.
Limited availability of recycled packaging materials and sustainable raw materials.
Complex geopolitical situations impacting growth in certain regions.
Maintaining safety culture and standards across a growing global operation.
Increasing demand for raw materials leading to scarcity and price fluctuations.

Investing in automation and digitalization to reduce reliance on additional employees.
Developing a Climate Policy with emission reduction targets for 2030 and 2050.
Replacing HFCs with HFOs and working on products that no longer require HFOs.
Working with partners to increase the availability of recycled materials and explore alternative packaging.
Diversifying raw material sources to ensure a secure supply.
Implementing the ‘Soudal Safety Building’ program to standardize safety across all locations.
Developing a Supplier Code of Conduct and using the Sedex tool to screen suppliers ethically.

Sustainable purchasing policy; developing a Supplier Code of Conduct; using the Sedex tool to screen suppliers.

Increased demand for sustainable renovation solutions and energy-efficient buildings.

Frameworks Used: CSRD

Certifications: ISO 14001 (Turnhout)

Healthy House product range; HMX technology; isocyanate-free foams; water-based mounting adhesives.