Climate Change Data

ADA Cosmetics International GmbH

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-01 to 2022-12, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021-01 to 2022-12

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:3,641 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:504 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:3,137 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:37% (electricity)
Total Energy Consumption:6,966,022 kWh/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:489.75 tons/year (Germany only)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate protection
  • Product ingredients
  • Employee appreciation
  • Animal welfare
  • Supply chain responsibility
  • Circular economy

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions (Scope 1 & 2) from 3,585 tons in 2021 to 3,641 tons in 2022 (Note: This shows a slight increase, not a reduction. The report mentions a target of 35% reduction by 2026).
  • Switched to 100% renewable electricity for all office and production sites in Germany since 2012.
  • Implemented cold process in production of cleaning products, saving 45kg of CO2 per metric ton of finished product.
  • Increased Cradle to Cradle Certified performance level from BRONZE in 2019 to SILVER in 2023.
  • Achieved a B+++ score (RecyClass) for the new Chopard Hotel Collection due to sustainable material choices.

Social Achievements

  • Invested €90,000 in employee training in 2022.
  • Recruited 16 new apprentices in Germany in 2022.
  • 75% takeover rate for apprentices, dual students, and interns in Germany in 2022.
  • Average employee tenure of 7.1 years in 2022.
  • Supported the ‘Hanauerland Werkstätten’ facility for people with disabilities, ordering over 180,000 products from them in 2022.
  • Participated in World Cleanup Day in 2022.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented integrated management systems at headquarters and production sites for environmental issues, safety, and compliance.
  • ISO certifications for environmental and safety management systems in Germany and the Czech Republic.
  • Regular compliance audits at headquarters.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Convert entire company car fleet to 100% renewable energy by the end of 2026.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce total Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% by the end of 2026.
  • Define further eco-design criteria for product development by 2023.
  • Issue Diversity & Inclusion policy by 2023.
  • Implement a whistleblowing system by 2023.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Climate change and its impact on operations and supply chains.
  • High workload and lack of resources for some employees.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Targeted reorganization to relieve excessive workloads.
  • Targeted hiring of new employees to address missing competencies.
  • Implementation of feedback mechanisms and employee surveys to address concerns.
  • Investing in energy-efficient systems and processes.
  • Setting a science-based target for Scope 3 emissions.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Responsible Sourcing Policy
  • Product Ingredients Policy
  • Raw Material Requirements for New Development Policy
  • Responsible and Sustainable Sourcing of Palm Oils Policy
  • Non-Animal Testing Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 (Czech Republic and Germany), ISO 14001:2015 (Czech Republic and Germany), ISO 45001:2018 (Czech Republic), Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Game-Changer collection
  • Chopard Hotel Collection

Awards & Recognition

  • Silver medal from EcoVadis (2022)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:53.658 tCO2e (location-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:586 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:2.693 tCO2e (location-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:49.906 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:27.2%
Total Energy Consumption:7.394.645 kWh
Water Consumption:25.247 m3
Waste Generated:664 tons
Carbon Intensity:467.55 tCO2e/Mio. € (location-based)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Circular Economy
  • Climate Protection
  • Product Ingredients
  • Employee Well-being
  • Sustainable Supply Chain
  • Animal Welfare

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced waste by 20% compared to 2022 (664 tons in 2023)
  • Manufactured 20% more dispensers and 33% fewer small portion bottles than in 2022
  • Increased share of RSPO-certified palm oil to almost 93% (aiming for 100% by end of 2025)
  • Developed a pioneering mono-material pump dispenser designed for full recyclability
  • 100% renewable electricity for all office and production sites in Germany, Austria, and the UK; 350 kWh of renewable energy per year in Czech Republic

Social Achievements

  • Implemented an external whistleblowing system (Compliance One), receiving three complaints in 2023
  • Updated Group Code of Conduct in 2023 to include all fundamental human rights
  • Created a Menopause Policy and provided awareness courses to UK staff
  • Donated more than 41 tons of body cleansing and care products to 19 different organizations worldwide
  • Joined Sedex in 2023 to promote sustainable supply chain solutions

Governance Achievements

  • Awarded a Silver medal by EcoVadis for the second consecutive year in 2023
  • Pledged to support the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) on human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption
  • Carried out a Compliance Audit in Germany in 2023 to ensure adherence to global standards

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030
  • Set ambitious Scope 3 targets in 2024
  • Achieve ISO certification at Malaysian site in 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption at production sites and offices
  • Achieve 100% RSPO-certified palm oil by the end of 2025
  • Train all ADA employees on the updated Group Code of Conduct by the end of 2024
  • 45% of dry and set accessory items to have no plastic in their primary packaging by the end of 2024

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change and its impact on global stability and human rights
  • Supply chain risks related to human rights and environmental impact
  • Reducing Scope 3 emissions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Joined Sedex for sustainable supply chain solutions
  • Conducting a Human Rights Risk assessment and Biodiversity Risk Assessment
  • Setting science-based targets to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030; planning to set ambitious Scope 3 targets in 2024
  • Implementing various initiatives to reduce water consumption and waste generation
  • Developing new sustainable products and packaging

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Responsible Sourcing Policy
  • Supplier Code of Conduct & Ethics
  • Non-animal testing certification requirement
  • Updated supplier scorecard with sustainability criteria
  • New supplier onboarding process

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, UN Global Compact, EcoVadis, Cradle to Cradle

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 (Czech Republic and Germany), ISO 14001:2015 (Czech Republic and Germany), ISO 45001:2018 (Czech Republic), Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

Various initiatives contributing to these goals are described throughout the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Mono-material pump dispenser
  • Plastic-free accessories
  • Refillable solutions
  • Products with high share of natural ingredients

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Silver medal (2023)