Climate Change Data

Zetes SA/NV

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-2022)

Reporting Period: 2021-2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1625.863 tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2)
Scope 1 Emissions:997.562 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:628.301 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:10.33% of total electricity use
Total Energy Consumption:5647.819 MWh/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:78.930 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Impact
  • Sensitivity (Human Rights, HRM, Diversity & Inclusion, Occupational Health & Safety)
  • Integrity (Fair Operating Practices, Information Security, Product Quality)
  • Partnership (Responsible Supply Chain, Stakeholder Collaboration, Community Engagement)

Environmental Achievements

  • Installation of PV panels in Brussels (producing 170.44 MWh green electricity in 2021, 10.33% of total electricity use)
  • Increased use of electric and hybrid cars in the fleet (10.53% in 2021)
  • Digitalization of eID application process, eliminating up to 30 tons of paper waste
  • ISO 14001 certification for Zetes CardS, Zetes Confidens, and Zetes Express in Ruisbroek

Social Achievements

  • Increased employee headcount to 314 by the end of 2021
  • Implementation of initiatives to support work-life balance (flex-time, childcare leave, work and life support program)
  • Participation in the MOSIP Partner Program
  • Partnership with Belgian Federation of Food Banks

Governance Achievements

  • Establishment of a CSR steering group and a CSR & Compliance Committee
  • Becoming a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact in 2022
  • Implementation of Panasonic's compliance program, including training on Code of Conduct and compliance awareness sessions
  • ISO 27001 certification for TSP activities

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Contribution to Panasonic's Environmental Vision 2050 (net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Installation of solar panels at Ruisbroek production plant in 2023
  • Launch of a bike-lease program for personnel in 2023

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased energy consumption in 2021 due to the end of lockdowns and some heating inefficiencies
  • Limited options for sustainable alternatives in government-issued identification documents due to strict security demands
Mitigation Strategies
  • Corrective measures taken to prevent misuse of heating in 2022/2023
  • Integration of ecological alternatives for PVC and Polycarbonate cards (rPET-G and cellulose)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Responsible minerals procurement

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core Option

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 9001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
  • Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)
  • Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

Zetes' solutions and internal actions contribute to these goals through various initiatives

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • MD6000e green pallet labeller
  • Electric version of MD3000
  • Sustainable alternatives for PVC and Polycarbonate cards

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed