Climate Change Data

Hamilton Bonaduz AG, Hamilton Medical AG, and all its subsidiaries

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:231,667.7 tCO2e (2020)
Scope 1 Emissions:506.8 tCO2e (2020)
Scope 2 Emissions:1,346.2 tCO2e (2020)
Scope 3 Emissions:229,814.7 tCO2e (2020)
Renewable Energy Share:4.2% (2022)
Total Energy Consumption:10,321,432 kWh (2022)
Water Consumption:30,648 m3 (2022)
Waste Generated:Data for 2022 provided in the report but not in a readily quantifiable format.

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • People
  • Value Creation
  • Innovation

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced plastic waste by 12 tons per year by eliminating plastic drums for tube coiling.
  • Reduced polystyrene waste by 10 m3 per year by switching to recyclable AIRplus® air pillows.
  • Reduced waste and electricity consumption by using 3D printing instead of milling for FLUOREYE housings.
  • Improved packaging for Hamilton Heater Shaker 3G using recycled cardboard and plastic.
  • Developed Verso Q-Series storage systems with a natural refrigerant, reducing GWP by up to 1000 times compared to conventional refrigerants.

Social Achievements

  • Created 90 new jobs in 2022.
  • Increased percentage of female employees to 30.5%.
  • Improved employee safety culture and reduced workdays lost due to accidents.
  • Achieved a 4-star rating (out of 5) on Kununu, exceeding the industry average.

Governance Achievements

  • First EcoVadis sustainability assessment completed (40/100 points).
  • Hamilton Medical AG launched an environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001.
  • Developing a whistleblower hotline for all locations.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 (from 2020 baseline).
  • Reduce the CO2 intensity of Scope 3 emissions by 52% by 2030 (from 2020 baseline).
Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve at least “Bronze” status in the second EcoVadis assessment (2023).

Environmental Challenges

  • High greenhouse gas emissions from logistics and business travel.
  • Need to improve overall sustainability performance based on EcoVadis assessment.
  • Reducing the number of days employees are absent from work due to accidents or illness.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investigating relocation of distribution logistics and building a central high-bay warehouse.
  • Implementing a new company car directive incentivizing electric vehicles.
  • Encouraging reduced business travel through digital alternatives and remote work.
  • Investing in building services engineering for energy efficiency.
  • Implementing targeted measures to improve employee safety, involving both employees and supervisors.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Collaboration with suppliers to improve packaging and reduce waste.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas Protocol

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 13485 (Hamilton Bonaduz AG, Hamilton Medical AG, Hamilton Storage GmbH), ISO 14001 (Hamilton Medical AG, planned for implementation)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3
  • 5
  • 8
  • 12
  • 13
  • 16

The report details how Hamilton's initiatives contribute to these SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Verso Q-Series storage systems with natural refrigerant
  • Improved packaging for Hamilton Heater Shaker 3G
  • 3D printed FLUOREYE housings

Awards & Recognition

  • Top Company 2023 award