SKAKO A/S
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2014, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2023-01 to 2023-09)
Reporting Period: 2014
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Not disclosed
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:1,350,000 kWh (goal for 2019); 1,417,902 kWh (2018); 1,858,637 kWh (2017)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Human rights
- Working environment
- Anti-corruption
- Equality
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption (kWh) in production sites due to the closing of the Lille production site. Note that the report does not provide quantified data for 2018, only a comparison to 2017.
Social Achievements
- Improved average employee satisfaction score (goal of at least 3.5, actual score not provided).
- Reduced number of on-the-job accidents (0 in 2018, compared to 28 in 2017 and 16 in 2016).
- 100% of employees completed the Employee “Code of Conduct” e-learning in 2018 (goal for 2019).
Governance Achievements
- Established an internal whistleblower scheme.
- Developed an Employee “Code of Conduct” e-learning program.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase the percentage of women in management to 20% within three years.
- Increase the percentage of women on the Board of Directors to at least 20% by 2022.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce energy consumption year on year in production sites (2019).
Environmental Challenges
- Restructuring of SKAKO Concrete not fully completed in 2018, resulting in lower than expected cost savings (DKK 3.5m achieved vs. DKK 6m target).
- Some major projects in SKAKO Concrete delivered lower than expected profitability.
- Low order book at the beginning of 2018, leading to delays in several large projects.
- Hesitation in investment decisions in several European markets, lengthening the decision-making process.
Mitigation Strategies
- Restructuring of SKAKO Concrete finalized in 2018, with expectations of improved cost savings in 2019 and beyond.
- Increased focus on the recycling segment in SKAKO Vibration.
- Strong order book entering 2019, including a large order (DKK 25m) in Morocco for SKAKO Vibration.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% of main suppliers signed the Supplier “Code of Conduct” (2018)
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier “Code of Conduct” addressing environmental impact and employee rights.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:828,828 kWh (2019); 1,417,902 kWh (2018); 1,858,637 kWh (2017)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Human rights
- Working environment
- Anti-corruption
- Equality
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption (kWh) due to closing of production site in Lille, although a small increase is expected in 2020 due to the acquisition of Dartek.
- Further development of high-pressure washing system for mixers to reduce water consumption.
- Development of ROTOCONIX mixer expected to lead to technologies that help customers save cement.
Social Achievements
- All employees completed internal code of conduct e-learning.
- Average employee satisfaction score of 3.9 (goal >3.5).
- Decline in average sick days.
- Established a voluntary vaccination program to further reduce sick days.
- Extended whistleblower scheme to external parties.
Governance Achievements
- Established an audit committee.
- Formulated remuneration policies for the Board of Directors and Executive Management (to be approved at the general assembly).
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase the share of women in management to 20% within three years.
- Increase the share of women on the Board of Directors to at least 20% by 2022.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce energy consumption year on year in production sites.
- Have all suppliers sign the Supplier “Code of Conduct”.
Environmental Challenges
- Decreased revenue from the German car manufacturing industry in H2 2019.
- Gross profit margins in SKAKO Concrete not at a satisfactory level.
- Uncertainty regarding order intake in SKAKO Concrete for delivery in the second half of 2020.
- Hesitation in investment decisions in several European markets and the German car manufacturing industry.
- Uncertainty added by the Corona virus to customer demand, SKAKO’s ability to deliver, and potential impact on SKAKO’s supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
- Initiated S2020 Profit Enhancement Program in SKAKO Concrete to improve earnings, standardization, optimization of key products, delivery performance, sourcing, and sales.
- Acquisition of Dartek to strengthen presence in the recycling sector.
- Continuous monitoring of the Corona virus situation.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 82% of main suppliers signed the Supplier “Code of Conduct” (2019)
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier “Code of Conduct” specifying principles for suppliers to follow regarding environment and employee rights.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ROTOCONIX mixer (expected to lead to technologies that help customers save cement)
- Online monitoring system for equipment (expected to be finalized in 2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Governance Achievements
- Adopted policies on corporate social responsibility.
- Established a whistleblower scheme.
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:848,268 kWh/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Human rights
- Working environment
- Anti-corruption
- Equality
Environmental Achievements
- Realized 17.9% lower consumption of kWh in 2021 compared to the goal of 1,000,000 kWh. This is mainly caused by lock-down period in spring 2021.
- Launched Green Plant Vision to optimize concrete production to reduce environmental footprint.
- Increased focus on reducing energy consumption, recycling of crushed concrete, reduction of cement, less use of water and reuse of aggregates in concrete production.
Social Achievements
- 95% of SKAKO employees passed the SKAKO Employee Code of Conduct e-learning.
- Extended the whistleblower scheme to external parties.
- Revised its global setup for monitoring sick days.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained its gift policy throughout 2021.
- Received no reported violations of anti-corruption laws and regulations, and SKAKO Employee Code of Conduct in 2021.
- Board of Directors approved remuneration policies for the Board of Directors and Executive Management.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Become CO2 neutral
Short-term Goals:
- Increase the share of women in management to 20% within three years
- Have all suppliers sign SKAKO’s Supplier Code of Conduct
Environmental Challenges
- Covid-19 pandemic, supply chain shortages, freight price increases
- Low order intake in Q1 and Q2 2021, particularly in plant sales
- Low market level in North America for SKAKO Vibration
Mitigation Strategies
- Cost efficiency measures
- Strong order intake in H2 2021
- Implementation of a new focused sales strategy and systematic follow-up on goals and results
- Specific training program for plant sales and aftersales
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 85% of main suppliers signed the Supplier Code of Conduct in 2021
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:790,316 kWh (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Human rights
- Working environment
- Anti-corruption
- Equality
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced kWh consumption by 7.0% compared to a goal of 850,000 kWh, due to switching to LED lighting and heat pumps in Denmark and solar collectors in France.
Social Achievements
- Employee survey performed in 2023.
- 8 on-the-job accidents in 2023 (considered unsatisfactory by management).
Governance Achievements
- Maintained gift policy throughout 2023.
- No reported violations of anti-corruption laws and regulations.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Grow Recycling segment revenue by at least 50% by the end of 2028, while maintaining an EBIT ratio of around 10%.
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase the share of women in management to 20% within three years.
- Achieve at least 40% women on the Board of Directors by 2027.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce energy consumption to 505,000 kWh in 2024 (Vibration activities only).
Environmental Challenges
- High growth in activities may prevent sufficiently fast energy consumption reduction.
- Increasing illness rate due to epidemics.
- Insufficient internal information on corrective actions.
- Unintentional violations of safety standards.
- Performance appraisal interviews not carried out on time due to business travels.
- Lack of transparency in compliance with SKAKO’s Supplier “Code of Conduct”.
- Historically male-dominated industry with limited access to female candidates.
- Employee “Code of Conduct” e-learning not prioritized.
Mitigation Strategies
- Revising global setup for monitoring sick days.
- Producing an annual employee satisfaction survey.
- Processes in place to ensure low-scoring departments receive guidance on improvement.
- Enforcing a gift policy.
- Introducing an internal whistleblower scheme.
- Developing an Employee “Code of Conduct” e-learning.
- Requiring candidates of both genders in the recruiting phase and taking into account the underrepresented gender at succession planning.
- Continuously communicating the basic principles of data ethics to SKAKO staff.
- Implementing annual review of data stored in CRM system.
- Securing that all customers and suppliers are confirming their consent with data stored in CRM.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 90% of main suppliers signed Supplier “Code of Conduct” (2023)
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier “Code of Conduct”
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: IFRS
Reporting Period: 2023-01 to 2023-09
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Increased focus on ESG data and refurbishing existing plants, reusing spare parts in new plants.
Social Achievements
- Implemented a more focused aftersales strategy with additional aftersales managers in several countries; increased focus on customer satisfaction.
- Sharing of knowledge between business units to strengthen each unit.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase in aftersales in coming years with new strategy and increased focus on customer satisfaction.
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Dampening of activity on Concrete markets; decrease in aftersales revenue.
Mitigation Strategies
- Market research for aftersales implementation at the end of 2023; proactive approach to customer care; increased focus on plant projects, particularly in the United States and German-speaking countries; refurbishment strategy.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: IAS 34
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed