Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental protection
• Social equality
• Economic development
• Human rights
• Diversity and inclusion
• CO2 emissions reduction
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved 80% clean energies (up from 41% in 2020)

Social Achievements

• 88% employee engagement rate in Werfen Voices survey
• Launched Business Partner Compliance Audit Program
• Implemented actions based on employee feedback from Werfen Voices survey

Governance Achievements

• Became a signatory member of the UN Global Compact
• Launched Business Partner Compliance Audit Program
• Developed a strategic sustainability plan with initiatives designed to integrate social, environmental and economic considerations into core values, culture and day-to-day operations
• Appointed a head of corporate sustainability

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic impacting commercial activities and customer engagement
• Supply chain disruptions

Mitigation Strategies

• Adapted go-to-market strategies and customer support approach
• Developed and arranged an array of digital and virtual events
• Consolidated Commercial Operations in North America
• Organized to face challenges brought by the pandemic, ensuring the safety of employees and continued supply of products

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Business Partner Due Diligence and Compliance Training programs
• Business Partner Compliance Audit Program

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, MDSAP

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental protection
• Social equality
• Economic development

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by offsetting 21% of total car emissions through UN-certified projects.
• 92.45% of total annual electrical power consumption came from clean energy sources (exceeding the annual goal of 71%).
• Launched a Sustainable Company Cars Policy.
• Implemented ISO 14001 in manufacturing sites.

Social Achievements

• Raised €80,604 for Ukrainian Humanitarian Crisis through a global fundraising campaign.
• Contributed to numerous local initiatives impacting communities worldwide (details in report).

Governance Achievements

• Continued implementation of numerous social actions around the world.
• Implemented online compliance manual training program with eight new courses and 63 live sessions.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Minimizing the impact of CO2 emissions from company cars and product transport.
• Reducing overall CO2 emissions.

Mitigation Strategies

• 3-year plan to reduce CO2 emissions.
• Sustainable Company Cars Policy.
• Carbon offsetting projects.
• Increased use of clean energy sources.
• Energy sobriety plan in France.
• Optimizing product transportation and packaging.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 23 audits in 2022

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 1
• SDG 2
• SDG 3
• SDG 4
• SDG 5
• SDG 6
• SDG 7
• SDG 8
• SDG 9
• SDG 10
• SDG 11
• SDG 12
• SDG 13
• SDG 15
• SDG 16
• SDG 17

Werfen's initiatives contribute to these goals through various environmental, social, and governance actions (detailed in the report).

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• São Paulo Diversity Seal Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Human Rights
• Labor Rights
• Environment
• Anti-corruption
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Sustainable Products
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Community Investment
• Employee Wellbeing

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 40% (estimated)
• Achieved 88% clean energy share (small decrease from 92% due to Immucor acquisition)
• Offset all car emissions for the year
• Eliminated single-use plastic water bottles (pre-Immucor acquisition)
• Implemented ISO 14001 in 5 technology centers
• Waste reduction initiatives in ISO 14001 certified sites
• Installation of solar panels in facilities
• Consolidation of shipments to reduce CO2 emissions

Social Achievements

• Supported 95 different organizations with 200 social and environmental actions
• Over 86,000 active instruments providing clinical results globally
• Acquisition of Immucor expanding portfolio to Transfusion and Transplant
• Numerous employee wellbeing initiatives (blood drives, volunteering, fundraising, etc.)
• Employee development favorability at 69%

Governance Achievements

• Implemented 15 new sustainability policies
• Conducted first Climate Change Impact Study
• Received an ESG Risk Rating of 20.8 from Morningstar Sustainalytics (Medium Risk)
• ESG EU annual reporting (Climate Change Law, CSRD, EU Taxonomy)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change physical risks (extreme weather, heat waves, wildfires)
• Climate change transition risks (regulatory changes, market shifts, technology replacement)
• Supply chain disruptions
• Achieving complete CO2 elimination in the short to medium term

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing measures to adapt facilities to climate change
• Assessing impact on value chain and developing mitigation strategies
• Exploring climate opportunities through innovative initiatives
• Consolidating shipments, using sustainable materials, implementing renewable energies
• Carbon offsetting projects
• ISO 14001 certification

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Collaboration with suppliers to optimize shipments and reduce emissions
• Identification and acquisition of new, more sustainable suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Heavy precipitation
• Heat waves
• Tornadoes
• Wildfires

Transition Risks

• Technology changes
• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Energy efficiency improvements
• Fleet electrification
• Shipment consolidation
• Improved building efficiency
• Renewable energy use
• Backup power generation

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, CSRD, EU Taxonomy

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Morningstar Sustainalytics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 1
• SDG 2
• SDG 3
• SDG 4
• SDG 5
• SDG 6
• SDG 7
• SDG 8
• SDG 9
• SDG 10
• SDG 11
• SDG 12
• SDG 13
• SDG 15
• SDG 17

Specific objectives and actions planned for each SDG

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed