Prototal Holding AB
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:2433 tonnes CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:49 tonnes CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:100 tonnes CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:2284 tonnes CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:64%
Total Energy Consumption:377 MWh
Waste Generated:532 tonnes
ESG Focus Areas
- Positive Solutions and Collaborations
- Positive Operations and Outsourcing
- People and Society
Environmental Achievements
- Introduced a new grease cartridge based on recycled plastic, with 40 million units produced annually.
- Built a powder system that upcycles used material, reducing carbon footprint by 20% for specific materials in Denmark.
- All waste powder recycled or reused in the UK, with unusable powder used as road paint filler.
Social Achievements
- 50% female and 50% male management team in the UK.
- Active participation in higher vocational education, offering traineeships and participation in education programs in Sweden.
- No accidents or near misses recorded in the UK.
Governance Achievements
- Developed and adopted a Sustainability Strategy in 2022.
- Sustainability is a recurring topic on the board’s agenda, with quarterly follow-ups at senior management and board levels.
- Established a “Whistle Blower System” for anonymous reporting of issues.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Operating net positive impact in production and supply chain by 2030.
- Carbon neutral production and supply chain by 2030.
- 100% renewable and fossil-free energy sourcing by 2030.
- Zero waste by 2030.
- 100% safe, clean, and responsible supply chain by 2030.
- 100% carbon neutral/carbon positive solutions by 2030.
- 100% circular solutions by 2030.
- 100% safe and healthy solutions for people and planet by 2030.
- Motivated, empowered and competent workforce by 2030.
- Equal opportunities for all employees by 2030.
- A zero-accident environment by 2030.
- A trusted employer and partner with high ethical standards by 2030.
- Positive impact in our communities and in society at large by 2030.
Environmental Challenges
- Climate impact of fossil-based raw materials.
- Limited availability of bio-based polymers suitable for 3D printing.
- Securing 100% renewable energy sourcing.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing offerings based on three principles for a circular economy: design out waste and pollution, keep materials and products in use, and regenerate natural systems.
- Moving towards using only raw materials and chemicals that cause no harm.
- Increasing the use of polymers certified by credible, third-party certification systems.
- Actively seeking opportunities to produce renewable energy on-site.
- Working with energy efficiency and energy-saving programs.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Developing a supplier approval program ensuring responsible sourcing and adherence to Prototal’s Code of Conduct.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and processes.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 12
- 13
- 15
- 17
The report mentions alignment with several UN SDGs, but doesn't provide specific details on how initiatives contribute to each goal.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- New grease cartridge based on recycled plastic.