Ramirent Plc
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2013)
Reporting Period: 2013
Environmental Metrics
Waste Generated:2,127 tonnes (total waste, excluding Norway, Europe East and Europe Central)
ESG Focus Areas
- Customer focus (proactive solutions)
- Competent workforce (knowledge-based company)
- Health and safety
- Environmental impact (greener operations)
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions through logistics optimization and use of biofuels and electricity in equipment (specific figures not provided)
- Implemented energy-efficient machinery (e.g., quiet lifts, bi-energy equipment)
- Initiated a pilot project using an electric car in Sweden
Social Achievements
- Improved employee engagement and commitment (above benchmark)
- Developed customer service and sales training programs
- Launched Ramirent Academy for employee training
- Participation in Tekniksprånget trainee program in Sweden
Governance Achievements
- Developed a corporate-wide sustainability strategy
- Established a common Sustainability Framework
- Implemented a new reporting form for health and safety non-conformities
- Established Group level HR function, Health and Safety Network, and Quality & Environment function
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- 20% cut in energy consumption by 2020 (Ramirent Finland)
Medium-term Goals:
- Implement group-wide Sustainability Strategy
- Increase sustainability data gathering
- Share and implement good case practices across countries
- Monitor and report on progress
Short-term Goals:
- Continuous improvement of customer experience
- Healthy level of employee turnover
- Injuries below industry level
- Harmonising safety walk guidelines
- Reducing waste generation
- Improving coordination of logistics and transport
- Reducing/substituting most harmful chemicals
- Making environmentally friendly machinery available in our assortment
Environmental Challenges
- Lower market activity in Europe Central
- Need to reduce the number of suppliers
- Addressing the risk of losing silent knowledge due to retiring baby boomers
- Harmonizing safety and environmental practices across different countries
Mitigation Strategies
- Streamlined operations in Europe Central
- Strategic goal to decrease the number of suppliers
- Focus on attracting and retaining talented employees, employee training and development
- Established Group level HR function, Health and Safety Network, and Quality & Environment function to share best practices and harmonize working methods
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Careful monitoring of supplier operations; compliance with local and international standards; focus on environmentally sustainable solutions and safety; aim to reduce the number of suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy (limited assurance)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient machinery (e.g., quiet lifts, bi-energy equipment)
- EcoSolve™ solutions for energy-efficient construction sites
- Environmentally friendly oil and gas
Awards & Recognition
- Rami Innovation Award for "Tryggare Byggare" (Safer Construction) campaign in Sweden