Sempermed
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Waste Generated:100 tons/month of nitrile waste (before recycling initiative)
ESG Focus Areas
- Energy & Emissions
- Waste & Water
- Health & Safety
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Respect for Human Rights
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Ethics
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 12% in sempercare® green and semperguard® green glove production compared to standard nitrile glove production.
- Reduced water consumption by 17% in sempercare® green and semperguard® green glove production compared to standard nitrile glove production.
- Reduced energy usage in the production process of sempercare® green and semperguard® green gloves compared to standard nitrile glove production.
- Developed climate-neutral sempermed® glove.
- Developed a recycling initiative turning nitrile glove waste into flip-flops.
Social Achievements
- Implemented a zero-recruitment fee policy for foreign workers in Malaysia.
- Established a workers' council in Malaysia to address worker concerns.
- Provided financial assistance to schools for children with intellectual disabilities in Malaysia.
- Donated medical gloves to front-line personnel and local communities.
- Improved workers' accommodations at Latexx Village & Ivor Hostel in Malaysia.
Governance Achievements
- Published a new Groupwide Code of Conduct in 2021.
- Implemented a “Business Partner Check” for new and existing partners.
- Joined the “Together for Sustainability” (TfS) initiative in 2021.
- Consistently conducts BSCI audits at production sites.
- Achieved platinum medal from EcoVadis.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- 30% lower energy consumption & emissions by 2030
- 30% less waste & lower water usage by 2030
- Reduce water consumption in Malaysian plant by 30% by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- High water consumption in glove manufacturing.
- Nitrile waste sent to landfills.
- High recruitment fees paid by foreign workers in Malaysia.
Mitigation Strategies
- Building a Wastewater Treatment facility to recycle water.
- Developing a recycling initiative to upcycle nitrile gloves into flip-flops.
- Implementing a zero-recruitment fee policy and reimbursing workers for fees paid.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Groupwide Supplier Policy
- Business Partner Check
- TfS initiative participation
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: BSCI
Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young (for some data)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- sempercare® green
- semperguard® green
- climate-neutral sempermed® glove
- flip-flops made from recycled gloves
Awards & Recognition
- Platinum medal from EcoVadis