Climate Change Data

Scandinavian Biogas Fuels International AB (publ)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:52,806 tonnes CO2e (Sweden)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:17,152 MWh (Sweden)
Water Consumption:91,767 m3 (Sweden)
Waste Generated:4,513 tonnes (energy recovery) + 838 tonnes (landfill) (Sweden)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced emissions by 52,806 tonnes CO2e in Sweden (for produced biogas)
  • Achieved 90.5% emissions reduction for biogas production in Sweden compared to fossil fuels
  • Södertörn plant produced 18,760 tonnes of bio-fertiliser as fossil fertiliser replacement
  • 100% renewable fuel used by machinery in Sweden

Social Achievements

  • Launched an internal initiative to clarify and secure support for the Company’s values (Respect, Expertise, Joyfulness, and Passion!)
  • Arranged for an external review of work environment management in Sweden
  • Continued work with the safety committee
  • Developed a preventive healthcare policy and a rehabilitation policy

Governance Achievements

  • Secured financing for repayment of bond loan
  • Conducted share issues for a total value of SEK 146.8 million
  • Updated policy on workplace discrimination, harassment, and bullying

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Growth corresponding to a 20–30 per cent increase in average annual biogas sales and deliveries
  • Total capacity of one terawatt hour (1 TWh) achieved during the first stage
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve a total production volume of 1 TWh
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce drinking water consumption per produced biomethane energy unit by 50% by 2023
  • Reduce total amount of nutrients in wastewater by 30% by 2023
  • Reduce use of biogas for heat production per produced biomethane energy unit by 20% by 2023
  • Increase availability of own methane destruction units to 90% by 2023

Environmental Challenges

  • Long sales cycles for new contracts
  • Increased competition for organic material
  • Low market price of fossil energy
  • Political risks (changes in political engagement or tax laws)
  • Dependence on public authority decisions and permits
  • Accidents and environmental hazards
  • Operational risks (process adjustments affecting production volumes)
  • Disputes with Ulsan City regarding operations in South Korea
  • Claims from a supplier in Skogn, Norway
Mitigation Strategies
  • Well-conducted market studies, employees with local knowledge, experience in project completion
  • Strategic research and development activities to digest new substrates
  • Continued expansion into markets with stable conditions
  • Enhanced safety and security procedures
  • Development work to minimize production disruptions and maintenance costs
  • Updated assessment of the dispute in South Korea
  • Settlement agreement with the supplier in Skogn

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular supplier visits and collaboration with waste management operators

Responsible Procurement
  • Detailed quality requirements for feedstock
  • Random sampling
  • Code of conduct for suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for biogas, particularly liquid biogas (LBG)

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: SPCR 120 (bio-fertiliser)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
  • Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate action)

Biogas production directly or indirectly supports all SDGs; core business directly linked to six goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Biogas and bio-fertiliser

Awards & Recognition

  • Yongyun’s biogas facility named the most efficient in South Korea in 2013
  • Yongyun’s biogas facility designated a best practice facility by government authorities in 2015