Advario B.V.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:41,660 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:28,694 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:12,966 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:5.7% (in Singapore)
Total Energy Consumption:497,312 GJ/year
Water Consumption:239,901 m3/year
Waste Generated:5,268 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.77 tCO2e/1000 t (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Growing with a clear sustainability focus toward new energies
- Reducing our environmental footprint while driving innovation
- Caring about individuals and communities
- Fostering talent while being inclusive and diverse
- Committing to good corporate governance
Environmental Achievements
- Galveston terminal in Texas operated using 100% carbon-free electricity
- Three terminals in Singapore have installed solar panels, providing approximately 5.7% of their annual consumption
- Substitution of combustion engine vehicles with electric carts and the use of LED lighting
- Reduced wastewater at the Advario Oman (ADO) site
Social Achievements
- Global Safety Day focused on the “Human Factor”, empowering employees to create an incident-free organization
- Significant improvement in safety performance with reduction of TRI rate in 2022
- First global CSR Summer volunteering initiative with 250 employees participating in local environmental clean-ups
- Donations to support those suffering from the Russo-Ukrainian war and other humanitarian efforts
Governance Achievements
- Implemented policies, campaigns and trainings on harassment, anti-trust and sanctions
- All teams and departments involved in anti-trust and sanctions have undertaken trainings
- Contractor requalification process included financial assessment and HSSE compliance assessment
- Advario Gas Terminal awarded a renewed gold rating in 2022 by EcoVadis
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net Zero GHG emissions from operations by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- 100% renewable energy purchase contracts at multiple sites
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve ISO 14001 certifications for all terminals by end of 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Increased absolute GHG emissions and emission intensity due to increased business activity in energy-intense products
- Russia’s invasion of Ukraine impacted operations, particularly in Finland
- After-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic influenced work
- Varying local regulations and facilities for handling waste materials limited recycling potential
Mitigation Strategies
- Detailed study to define baseline GHG emissions and identify decarbonization opportunities
- Roadmap to reduce absolute CO2 emissions developed
- Shifting Finland business to sustainable alternative revenue streams (biofuels)
- Exploring partnership opportunities involving innovative waste-to-value supply chain solutions
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Regular risk assessments; ESG qualification planned for key suppliers in 2023
Responsible Procurement
- Rigorous background checks prior to engaging business partners
- Adapting contracts to ensure compliance with German Due Diligence Supply Chain Act
- Supplier code of conduct under development
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISCC, EcoVadis
Awards & Recognition
- ILTA Safety Excellence Award (Advario North America)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:40190 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:12935 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:27255 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:451864 GJ/year
Water Consumption:395479 m3/year
Waste Generated:6831 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.68 tCO2e/1000 t throughput (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Reducing our environmental footprint while driving innovation
- Caring about individuals and communities
- Fostering talent while being inclusive and diverse
- Committing to good corporate governance
- Growing with a clear sustainability focus toward new energies
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint by implementing localized decarbonization plans and investing in energy efficiency at our terminals
- Reduced energy intensity ratio from 9.21 (2022) to 7.79 in 2023
- Texas City Terminal in Houston transitioned to a 100% renewable electricity contract
- Oman terminal converted hazardous waste into fertilizer
- Launched a new global Environmental Protection and Pollution Prevention standard
Social Achievements
- Oman terminal recognized by Oman’s Ministry of Labor for job creation efforts
- Various community engagement projects at different terminals (e.g., tree planting, plastic pollution awareness training)
- High response rate and encouraging engagement score in the 'My Voice' employee engagement survey
Governance Achievements
- Implemented Advario’s Code of Conduct, Sustainability Policy, and Quality Policy
- Established a Supplier Code of Conduct
- Increased efforts and prioritized information security and data protection
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Double the business by 2030 with a material share of revenue from renewables
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve Net Zero emissions from operations by 2040 (or sooner)
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Increase in safety incidents in the latter half of the year, primarily due to human error
- Market disruption and volatility affecting portfolio
- Collapse of the ethanol business in the USA
Mitigation Strategies
- Vigilant operators promptly reporting incidents enabling refinement of safety measures
- Successfully secured new contracts for different products in the USA, diversifying customer base
- Implementing Behavior Based Safety (BBS) in 2024
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISCC, EcoVadis
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Ammonia storage and handling, biofuels storage
Awards & Recognition
- 'Terminal of the Future' award