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Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:580,581 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:287,352 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:293,229 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:8.09%
Total Energy Consumption:4,076,107 GJ
Water Consumption:2,296,587 m3
Waste Generated:38,103 tons
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Circular Economy
- People
- Supply Chain
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 17.3% reduction in GHG emissions (scope 1+2) vs 2013
- 8% of RGBU's Energy Consumption Comes from Renewable Sources
- Implemented a heat recovery system at A Coruña plant, saving up to 70% in boiler gas consumption and 30% of the electric consumption of the stoves
- Utilizes waste heat from the Steeg plant to supply the local district heating system
- Installed 1 MWp solar photovoltaic panels at Banting plant, reducing CO2 emissions by 975 tons
- Secured 40% of electricity consumption through PPAs with green energy producers at Steeg plant
Social Achievements
- Launched Our Way to Excellence (OWEx) training program for talent development
- Launched Employer of Choice (EoC) program
- Organized the first Women's Week
- First equality plan approved at the Coruña plant
- Achieved eNPS scores of 67 at Coruña plant and 68 at Austria plant
- A Coruña plant received Great Place to Work® certification
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a robust Compliance program based on the Code of Conduct
- Enhanced transparency by allowing audits and achieving ISO and ECOVADIS certifications
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero Scope 1+2 GHG emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduction of Scope 1+2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from fiscal year 2013
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Fluctuating market demands
- Evolving landscape of global sustainability
- Significant decrease in prices and widespread financial losses in the GE industry due to oversupply of capacity
Mitigation Strategies
- Focus on long-term financial stability and sustainability
- Investing in new technologies
- Exploring opportunities in emerging markets
- Commitment to core values of innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, EU Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ECOVADIS Silver Medal
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
Initiatives such as renewable energy transition, energy efficiency, and carbon offsetting contribute to Goal 7 and Goal 13.
Awards & Recognition
- ECOVADIS Silver Medal