Datamars
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:3335 tCO2e/year (site-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:1020 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2139 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:176 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:33%
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 36% reduction in site-based emissions against base year (Scopes 1, 2, plus Scope 3 waste and water)
- Increased renewable energy to 33% of global purchased electricity in 2023
- 83% reduction in waste emissions between base year and 2023 in Thailand
- 65% of waste recycled in Thailand
- First two major sites achieved ISO50001 energy management certification
- Four major sites ISO14001 environmental management certified
- Sustainable packaging roadmap underway with first new high impact solution confirmed, eliminating 100% of PVC and reducing emissions profile by 62%
Social Achievements
- 30% women’s representation in leadership (10% increase since 2022)
- 50% of major operational sites have become ISO45001 Health & Safety Management certified
- Implementation of child labour and conflict mineral supplier assessments and new policy compliance, with 77% of our priority 1 suppliers confirming adherence and compliance
- Development of a Community Impact Strategy and impact programme
- 24/7 customer support in NZ and Ireland for smart farming solutions
- 65% engagement rate from Datamars Livestock Training Academy
Governance Achievements
- ESG Committee formalised within Board of Directors
- 100% completion of data protection and privacy training and policy acceptance across Europe
- Business risk assessment completed, with inclusion of climate physical and transitional risks
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net Zero emissions across the value chain by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- 100% renewable energy at Datamars by 2030
- GHG reduction targets for Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- 80% renewable energy for Datamars' global operations by 2025
- Carbon neutrality of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2026
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events (implied)
- Understanding and reducing water consumption and discharge (mentioned as a future focus)
- Scope 3 emissions (ongoing work to improve data collection and reporting)
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies (implied)
- Implementation of climate reporting platform and advancements toward real-time reporting
- Progressive evolution of Scope 3 GHG inventory to include employee commuting, business travel, product end of life, and packaging cradle to grave
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 77% of priority 1 suppliers confirmed adherence and compliance with new policies
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Child Labour Policy
- Conflict Minerals Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Devastating flooding in Brazil (mentioned as an event)
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts (implied)
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products (implied)
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SBTi
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 2 (Zero Hunger)
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
The report details how various initiatives contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Active Tag collars
- ID My Cow technology
- Find My Cow technology
- Sustainable packaging solutions