Climate Change Data

SDK FREJA A/S

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-05 to 2023-04)

Reporting Period: 2022-05 to 2023-04

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:871,094 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:22,623 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2,712 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:845,749 tCO2e/year
Waste Generated:3,056 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 2 emissions by 7.5% compared to FY 2021/2022
  • Reduced energy consumption by more than 50% at some sites
  • Increased waste recycling rate to 62% (12 percentage points increase from previous year)

Social Achievements

  • Achieved 37.5% female representation on the Board of Directors (exceeding the 33% target)
  • Maintained employee turnover rate below 15% (13.4%)
  • Reduced LTIFR to 3.9 per 1,000,000 working hours (significantly lower than the previous year's 10.3)

Governance Achievements

  • Consolidated two IT systems into one SDK FREJA Corporate Quality Management System
  • Obtained new ISO 9001 certifications for 4 entities and ISO 14001 for 2 entities
  • All employees completed Code of Conduct training

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% by 2040
  • Achieve 100% company cars on alternative fuels by 2035
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 2 emissions by 10% by 2025
  • Recycle 65% of waste by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Increase in Scope 1 emissions due to fleet expansion and transfer of Time Chartered vessels from Scope 3 to Scope 1
  • Indirect Scope 3 emissions remain a significant challenge (97% of total carbon footprint)
  • Limited influence on Scope 3 emissions from subcontractors
  • High costs associated with waste sorting into various fractions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in energy optimization and sustainable energy production (solar power)
  • Collaborating with customers and subcontractors to find sustainable solutions
  • Transferring Time Chartered vessels from Scope 3 to Scope 1 emissions to take direct responsibility
  • Implementing a new Resource and Waste Policy to improve waste sorting and recycling

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 2 audits in 2022/2023

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct for suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Transition Risks
  • Changes in legislation
  • New technologies
  • Climate impact taxes
Opportunities
  • Investment in new technology
  • Investment in energy optimization and sustainable energy production

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas Protocol

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001