LEM HOLDING SA
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-04 to 2023-03, 2023-04 to 2024-03)
Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:104959 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:39 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:4066 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:100454 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:259.8 gCO2/CHF
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Human Rights
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Ethical Conduct
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 footprint by 37 tons in Scope 1 and 2; Significant improvement in total direct energy usage per output scaling factor, declining from 5’599 kWh/FTE in 2021 to 4’471 kWh/FTE in 2022.
- New headquarters in Meyrin, Geneva, reduced CO2 emissions by more than 50% compared to former offices.
Social Achievements
- Improved Global Engagement Index by 2 percentage points compared to 2020; Reduction of voluntary turnover from 10% in 2021 to less than 7% in 2022.
- Hired more than 150 new talents across the world; One third of manager/leadership positions and one fourth of non-managerial positions filled internally.
- Donated to the Swiss Red Cross in support of Ukrainian refugees; Extended assistance and support to those in need in Turkey and Syria after the earthquake.
Governance Achievements
- Expanded Executive Committee with new members; 99.8% of employees signed the Code of Conduct.
- Aligned ESG reporting to the NASDAQ ESG Reporting Guide 2.0; Executive Committee directly oversees climate-related risks from April 1, 2023.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- CO2 neutral (net zero) in Scope 1 and 2 by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Lockdowns in China impacting production and supply chains; Component shortages; Geopolitical challenges; Market adjustments and component shortages impacting growth in some businesses and regions; Geopolitical tensions causing slowdowns.
Mitigation Strategies
- Teams established second sources for components; Enhanced communication with customers and suppliers; Fair allocation of components across customers; Investments in new production plant in Malaysia; Continued investment in R&D (8-10% of sales); Close cooperation with partners along supply chains; Use of train and sea freight for outbound transportation.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct covers suppliers and vendors; All new suppliers of direct materials must have valid ISO 14001 certification
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather conditions
Transition Risks
- Geopolitical tensions; Supply chain disruptions
Opportunities
- Growth in renewable energy and electric vehicle markets
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: NASDAQ ESG Reporting Guide 2.0, UNGC
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015
Third-party Assurance: EcoVadis
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
LEM's products and initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable energy solutions, innovation in electrical measurement, responsible production practices, and climate action initiatives.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Integrated current sensors (ICS); DC meter for charging stations; Sensors for solar panels and wind turbines
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:192,841 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:172 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:623 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:192,045 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:87%
Total Energy Consumption:7,082,493 kWh
Waste Generated:357 tons
Carbon Intensity:475 gCO2e/revenue (market-based)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Waste
- Circular economy
- Consumer information
- Own workforce – working conditions
- Business ethics
- Conflict minerals
- Child labor
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 (market-based) emissions by 80% compared to 2022.
- Reached 87% renewable electricity across the business compared to 37% in 2022.
- Reduced waste generated by 33% compared to 2022 (from 529 tonnes to 357 tonnes).
Social Achievements
- Introduced a new Labor & Human Rights Policy.
- Launched a new onboarding program with a 4.7/5 satisfaction score.
- Decreased global voluntary turnover rate to 6% from 7% in 2022.
- Delivered 18,800 hours of training, exceeding the target of 12 hours per indirect employee.
Governance Achievements
- Completed a Double Materiality Assessment (DMA).
- Established a sustainability department.
- Linked a portion of Executive Management and senior leaders' short-term incentives to GHG emissions reduction targets.
- Introduced a new whistleblowing process with a 98% employee training completion rate.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2040 (Scope 3)
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2040.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 (market-based) emissions by 90% by 2025.
- Achieve zero work-related accidents and incidents by 2024.
Environmental Challenges
- Disruptions in production lines, damage to assets, supply chain disruption caused by adverse weather events.
- Inability to develop and deploy products meeting changing customer demand for more sustainable products.
- Depletion of non-renewable resources.
- Potential for financial loss or damage due to failure to comply with business ethics regulations.
- Risks associated with conflict minerals and child labor in the supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
- Transitioning from air freight to rail and sea freight for intercompany transportation.
- Investing in EACs and renewable energy tariffs.
- Implementing a comprehensive whistleblowing process.
- Developing a new and enhanced due diligence program and risk assessment approach.
- Integrating human rights checks into quality audit processes.
- Developing a human rights risk assessment process aligned with international standards.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Procurement Risk Assessment
- Supplier General Requirements Manual
- Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Adverse weather events
Transition Risks
- Changing customer demand for sustainable products
Opportunities
- Developing low-carbon technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, ESRS
Certifications: ISO 14001
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- OLCI sensor
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Bronze Medal