Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Resource management and environmental protection
• Occupational health and safety
• Sustainability in the supply chain
• Innovation
• Employees and society
• Compliance and business integrity

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 52,766 kg at the Wimpassing site by using a sustainable transport mix (lorry/rail/water) in 2018.
• Reduced water consumption by 10% per 1,000 Green Gloves compared to conventional nitrile examination gloves.
• Significant reduction in waste and scrap rates for wire rope production.

Social Achievements

• Launched whistle-blower platform “SemperLine”.
• BSCI audits conducted at Sopron and Kamunting production sites.
• Implemented global IT system “SuccessFactors” for HR processes.
• Launched Talent Academy for future managers.

Governance Achievements

• Established a comprehensive Group-wide compliance management system.
• Launched whistle-blower hotline “SemperLine”, resulting in one termination of employment.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High share of raw materials costs in total product price.
• Raw material availability and price fluctuations.
• Increasing transparency in supply chains requiring integration of ecological and social criteria.
• Disposal regulations limiting waste reduction opportunities for gloves.
• Data limitations due to different systems and manual consolidation.

Mitigation Strategies

• Introduction of integrated product system “World Class Manufacturing (WCM)” for operational excellence.
• Focus on using secondary raw materials (recycled carbon black and recycled rubber).
• Implementation of a new software solution for data acquisition (to be operational in 2019).
• Self-evaluation on the international supplier platform “ecovadis”.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Over 50% of suppliers with purchase volume > EUR 100,000 completed self-declaration; on-site audit conducted for one critical supplier.

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Policy based on UN Global Compact, ICC Charter, ILO Conventions.
• Business Partner Checks (mandatory for high-risk countries).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option (2016, with some 2018 standards)

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, OHSAS 18001

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft m.b.H.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3, 8, 9, 11, 12, 16, 17

Semperit contributes to these goals through products, responsible production, and partnerships.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Green Glove

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Energy
• Greenhouse gas emissions
• Raw materials
• Material use
• Waste
• Water
• Health & safety
• Diversity & inclusion
• Human rights & social standards
• Sustainability in the supply chain
• Compliance & anti-corruption

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved energy intensity improvement targets in two out of four segments through process optimization.
• Achieved waste & scrap rate improvement targets in three out of four segments through process adjustments.
• Increased the use of recycled materials in mixing by more than 25% compared to 2017 (although the 2020 target was not met due to supplier bottlenecks).
• Significant reduction in material consumption (silicone and polymer) at German sites by optimizing surface treatment processes.
• Increased efficiency in solvent use at Chinese and Polish sites.
• Developed and evaluated the potential of a photovoltaic plant for the Wimpassing plant (Austria).

Social Achievements

• Successfully managed the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining production with minimal restrictions and ensuring employee safety.
• Implemented a Zero Recruitment Fee Policy in Malaysia and initiated the reimbursement of recruitment fees to over 1,500 employees.
• Conducted social audits at selected locations.
• Improved internal replacement rate for management positions.
• Increased the proportion of non-European managers.
• Increased the proportion of female managers.

Governance Achievements

• Revised and published the Code of Conduct.
• Published the annual Modern Slavery Act Statement.
• Joined the UN Global Compact and the “Together for Sustainability” initiative.
• Implemented a Group-wide risk management system.
• Conducted an annual ESG Risk & Opportunity Assessment.
• Implemented Group-wide business partner checks.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on global supply chains and operations.
• Supplier bottlenecks for recycled carbon black.
• Limited technical possibilities in rubber recycling.
• Increasing market requirements for sustainability.
• Climate-relevant transition risks (rising costs, stricter limits, special market requirements).
• Low proportion of women in management.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed numerous measures to protect employees and maintain production during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Developed alternative sourcing strategies for recycled carbon black.
• Intensified research and development efforts in recycling options for rubber.
• Launched a Group-wide sustainability strategy development process.
• Integrated ESG risk management into the existing company-wide risk management.
• Implemented various initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion, including the Talent Academy and People Days.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct
• Supplier Policy
• Supplier self-evaluation tool
• Business partner checks
• Participation in TfS (Together for Sustainability)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Increasing extreme weather events
• Rising global temperatures
• Intensification of heat waves and droughts

Transition Risks

• Rising costs due to regulatory requirements and market shifts.
• Stricter limits on emissions.
• Lack of integration of sustainability aspects into corporate strategy.

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Competitive advantage through sustainable practices
• Access to sustainably oriented finance flows.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (Core option), TCFD recommendations

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001 (preparing for ISO 45001), ISO 50001 (Deggendorf and Hückelhoven sites)

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft m.b.H. (limited assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3 (Good health and well-being)
• SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
• SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
• SDG 13 (Climate action)
• SDG 5 (Gender equality)
• SDG 16 (Peace, justice and strong institutions)
• SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)

Semperit's activities contribute to these goals through various initiatives related to employee health and safety, sustainable production practices, emission reduction, diversity and inclusion, ethical business conduct, and responsible resource management.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Flexline Plus hydraulic hoses
• Hose Wiki digital platform
• Transdura UCG conveyor belt
• High insulating gaskets
• Highly slidable gaskets
• Cradle to Cradle certified EPDM compounds
• Green Evo Star elastomer sheet
• Angled guide plate for railway construction

Awards & Recognition

• Green Dot award (Germany)
• Quality seal from Austrian Network for Workplace Health Promotion (Wimpassing site)
• MSOSH OSH Gold Award (Kamunting site)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• climate protection
• sustainable supply chains
• healthy and safe working environment
• diversity and inclusion
• supply chain screening

Environmental Achievements

• Systematically reducing energy, waste and CO2 emissions at all sites.

Social Achievements

• New focus on diversity and inclusion with specific targets for increasing the proportion of women in management positions.

Governance Achievements

• Compliance with the Austrian Corporate Governance Code.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Challenging market environment with economic slowdown and destocking by customers.
• High inflation and interest rate environment.
• Geopolitical uncertainties.

Mitigation Strategies

• Early countermeasures in the form of cost reductions.
• Intensified cost reductions mid-year.
• Product portfolio optimization.
• Streamlining of processes and increase in operating efficiency.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather
• Flooding
• Water shortages
• Droughts

Transition Risks

• Coal phase-out
• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Green mining initiatives

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: TCFD

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft m.b.H.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• SemperSilentPads
• Hybrid Handrail
• Products with up to 70% regenerated vulcanized waste