Climate Change Data

Croma-Pharma GmbH

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:8,495 t CO2e (location-based); 7,538 t CO2e (market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:1,082 t CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:806 t CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:6,608 t CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:46.2%
Total Energy Consumption:9,812 MWh/year
Water Consumption:19,802 m3/year
Waste Generated:186 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Water and marine resources
  • Resource use and circular economy
  • Own workforce
  • Workers in the value chain
  • Consumers and end users
  • Business conduct

Environmental Achievements

  • Introduction of ISO 14001:15 environmental management system.
  • First-time publication of corporate carbon footprint for scopes 1-3.

Social Achievements

  • Achieved Family and Career certification.
  • Reduced discard rate of filled syringes with rubber stoppers from 7.5% to 3.0%.

Governance Achievements

  • Revision of the Code of Conduct for Employees and development of a Code of Conduct for Business Partners.
  • Introduction of corporate risk management (ISO 31000).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Climate neutrality of the company for scope 1+2 by 2035
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce fresh water consumption in production by 20% by 2030
  • 0% virgin plastic in secondary and tertiary packaging by 2030
  • Recyclable product group from own cosmetics line by 2030
  • Increase the procurement volume of renewable and recycled secondary and tertiary packaging by 15% by 2030
  • Increase EU procurement volume (raw materials, production, packaging) for in-house production to 90% by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • 0% landfill waste by 2025
  • Calculation model for company-wide GHG emissions and energy consumption by 2025
  • Calculation model for company-wide water consumption, withdrawal, and recirculation by 2025
  • Calculation model for company-wide waste by waste type and recycling method by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • High energy consumption
  • High fresh water consumption
  • High volume of waste
  • High employee expenses
  • Recruitment problems
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Potential for human rights violations in the value chain
Mitigation Strategies
  • Energy efficiency measures, use of green energy, and self-generated energy.
  • Water efficiency and water management measures.
  • Resource efficiency programme, efficient waste management system, and increased use of secondary materials.
  • Employee retention measures (employee benefits, development programs, home office policy).
  • Focus on European suppliers, ESG screening of business partners.
  • Code of Conduct for Business Partners, whistle-blower scheme.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct for Business Partners
  • ESG screening of business partners
  • Focus on European suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Shifts in climate patterns
Transition Risks
  • Increased CO2 pricing
  • Increased production costs due to environmentally friendly production processes
Opportunities
  • Cost reduction for packaging licenses
  • Reduction of material costs

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards)

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, Family and Career Audit

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16

Initiatives contribute to these SDGs through various environmental, social, and governance measures.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • New recyclable cosmetics line (planned)

Awards & Recognition

  • Family and Career Audit