Resomation Ltd
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Water cremation, a more environmentally friendly alternative to flame cremation and burial, is gaining traction in North America and is expected to be introduced in California and the Netherlands.
Social Achievements
- Engaging with the funeral industry, regulators, and local authorities to raise awareness of water cremation.
Governance Achievements
- Working with the FBCA's water cremation working group to collaborate with sector experts.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Introduce water cremation in the UK
Environmental Challenges
- Water cremation is not yet available in the UK due to regulatory hurdles and the need to build consensus within the funeral industry.
Mitigation Strategies
- Engaging with funeral directors, crematoria, and industry leaders to build a consensus on water cremation and its safe introduction in the UK.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Water cremation offers a lower carbon footprint compared to traditional cremation and burial.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Water cremation offers a lower carbon footprint compared to traditional cremation and burial.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Water cremation