Climate Change Data

Citribel NV

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:260,142 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:1.11 PJ (2023)
Water Consumption:2,559,842 m3 (2023)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Circular Excellence and Innovation
  • Care for our Planet
  • Care for our People
  • Sustainable Procurement
  • Good Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced water consumption by 25% between 2021 and 2023
  • Reduced groundwater usage by 50% since 2016
  • Successfully transformed most waste streams into valuable products
  • Implemented a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant generating electricity and selling excess to the grid
  • Implemented a hot water circuit to recycle excess heat, saving energy equivalent to the annual consumption of over 1000 households

Social Achievements

  • Onboarded 26 new colleagues in 2023, with 27% being female
  • Achieved a low employee turnover rate of 6.5% in 2023
  • Introduced “The Health Compass” initiative, offering voluntary additional medical assessments to employees
  • Increased average number of training days per employee significantly (155% increase from 2021 to 2022)

Governance Achievements

  • Established a whistleblowing portal for confidential and anonymous reporting
  • Updated Code of Conduct encompassing 11 core principles
  • Implemented LEAN methodologies for process enhancement
  • Obtained numerous certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, GMP+, Non-GMO IP, Non-GMO verified, Halal and Kosher, ISO 14001

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve full circularity
  • Expand the use of Code of Conduct among suppliers
  • Develop a comprehensive diversity and inclusion policy
Short-term Goals:
  • Further reduce water consumption
  • Further reduce energy consumption
  • Implement a solar panel installation (2025)

Environmental Challenges

  • Maintaining energy efficiency while undergoing a transitional phase in production
  • Managing packaging materials while upholding hygiene standards and logistical efficiency
  • Addressing gender imbalance in the workforce, particularly in production departments
  • Full integration of sustainability criteria into supplier assessments and contract reviews
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing additional measures to further curtail energy consumption and elevate energy efficiency
  • Collaborating with packaging suppliers and clients to develop sustainable packaging solutions
  • Addressing unconscious gender bias practices and increasing representation of women in production teams
  • Conducting a comprehensive review of procurement policy and incorporating sustainability criteria into supplier assessments

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct
  • Regional focus on suppliers
  • Risk assessment methodology

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, CSRD (in progress)

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, GMP+, Non-GMO IP, Non-GMO verified, Halal, Kosher

Third-party Assurance: EcoVadis (Gold Medal)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Citribel is a participant of the ‘VOKA Charter Duurzaam Ondernemen’ and has been working on contributing to all 17 SDGs for 5 years.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • MycaNova® (mycelium-based leather alternative)
  • Citrofert® (potassium calcium salt fertilizer)
  • Citrogips® (gypsum powder)
  • Nutribond® (low potassium vinasse)

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed