Climate Change Data

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