Montana Aerospace AG
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:130,579 tCO2e (location based) or 94,921 tCO2eq (market based)
Scope 1 Emissions:~21% (location based) or ~29% (market based) of total GHG emissions
Scope 2 Emissions:~79% (location based) or ~71% (market based) of total GHG emissions
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:Decrease by more than 35% of CO2 in relation to total net sales since 2020.
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social Responsibility
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Increased share of renewable energy at several facilities.
- Reduced total water consumption related to total net sales by 30% since 2020.
- Recycled almost 100% of cuttings, clippings, and scrap internally.
- Used approximately 70% recycled aluminum to produce components.
- Implemented augmented reality tools to cut carbon emissions and reduce travel.
Social Achievements
- Launched several employee development programs (Buddy Program, Mentorship Program, Talent Program, First Time Management Program, Sales Academy).
- Implemented a Group-wide job levelling system to increase clarity and transparency.
- Achieved zero fatalities among employees & contractors.
- Maintained a positive employee engagement survey.
Governance Achievements
- Rolled out company-wide Code of Conduct.
- Released a group-wide People Policy.
- Implemented a Whistleblower tool.
- 50% of locations completed environmental management certification audits.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Reduce CO2 emissions by expanding vertical integration of value chain
- Promote circular economy by implementing in-house recycling processes
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Data collection challenges due to heterogeneous conditions across 30+ global locations.
- Inertia and reluctance to progress regarding ESG within the company.
- Difficulty in finding and retaining well-skilled personnel on a global level.
- Integrating unique cultures and traditions of various acquired companies into a cohesive whole.
Mitigation Strategies
- Established a new global ESG team with central coordination and local teams.
- Addressing medium to long-term cost effects caused by lack of ESG measures.
- Utilizing several resources to ensure job postings reach potential candidates, swift and efficient hiring process, and tailored assessments and interviews.
- Utilizing tools to create company cohesiveness (e.g., Corporate Identity rollout, Group-wide newsletter).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier selection process considers quality, safety, cost, anti-corruption practices, responsible sourcing, human rights due diligence, environmental practices, and protection of intellectual property.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Unforeseeable effects of climate change resulting in higher costs.
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Transition to renewable energy sources; development of energy-efficient products; lightweight products reducing energy consumption.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 4 (Quality Education)
- Goal 5 (Gender Equality)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Montana Aerospace contributes to these goals through various initiatives detailed in the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Lightweight products for aerospace and mobility sectors; components for generators, transformers, and electric motors.
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:2,820,190 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:42,375 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:123,159 tCO2e/year (market based)
Scope 3 Emissions:2,678,875 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:46.4% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:493,660 MWh/year
Water Consumption:329,617 m3/year
Waste Generated:26,186 tons/year (Hazardous: 11,060 tons; Non-Hazardous: 15,126 tons)
Carbon Intensity:1.97 kg CO₂e/€
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate and emissions
- Resources inflows
- Energy
- Waste
- Materials
- Resource outflows
- Supplier environmental assessment
- Supplier social assessment
- Occupational health and safety (own workforce)
- Diversity and corporate culture
- Water consumption
- Working conditions (own workforce)
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced non-renewable energy consumption by 14.28% compared to 2022
- Increased renewable energy consumption by 48.08% compared to 2022
- Established in-house copper recycling capability at ASTA's Três Corações plant in Brazil
- Inaugurated a photovoltaic power plant at UAC in Da Nang, Vietnam, generating approximately 6,000 MWh of clean energy per year
- Increased recycled input materials used from 49% to 55%
Social Achievements
- Launched Grow @ Montana Aerospace initiative, including Leadership Refresher Program and other employee development programs
- Implemented a new Supplier Code of Conduct
- Improved S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) score from 17 to 28 (+64.7%)
- Zero work-related fatalities
Governance Achievements
- Established a Conflict of Interests Policy
- Decided to establish an ESG Committee in 2024
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-Zero target commitment (SBTi)
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase the share of renewable energy used across the Group by installing solar panels at multiple sites
Short-term Goals:
- Complete ESG Risk Assessment in 2024
- Set targets within the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) framework in 2024
Environmental Challenges
- High energy consumption leading to GHG emissions
- Bauxite mining polluting water streams
- Manufacturing operations generating waste
- Risks related to the physical impacts of climate change
- Risks related to the transition to a lower-carbon economy
- Managing and retaining talent
- Exposure to fraud or illegal activities
- Data privacy breaches
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing augmented reality (AR) tools to minimize travel
- Implementing continuous monitoring of equipment for operational readiness and energy efficiency
- Continuous education of employees on climate protection
- Job Bike program
- Implementing a yearly comprehensive carbon inventory at ASTA
- Implementing detailed emergency response plans at ASTA
- Implementing a new Supplier Code of Conduct
- Introducing a “Climate Risk Team” in 2024
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events
- Increased operating costs due to climate change
Transition Risks
- Policy and legal risks
- Technology risk
- Market risk
- Reputation risk
- Carbon pricing
- Availability of resources
- Energy availability
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 9001, IATF 16949, EN9100 + AS 9100, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EN 15088, EN 1090, ISO 3834, ISO 17025, ISO 50001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 4 (Quality Education)
- 5 (Gender Equality)
- 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
- 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- 13 (Climate Action)
The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Lightweight components for aircraft
- Components for generators, transformers, and electric motors
- Sustainable insulation systems
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed