United Malt Group Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, FY20)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment, Health & Safety
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Modern Slavery
- Climate Change
- Supply Chain Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- Initiatives in water, energy, and waste reduction (details in Sustainability Report)
- Commenced a detailed assessment of climate change risks and opportunities, including scenario analysis and TCFD implementation.
Social Achievements
- Developed a diversity and inclusion strategic plan with initiatives focused on seeking diversity, creating inclusion, and driving accountability.
- Modern Slavery Risk Programme development and alignment of supplier engagement across global operations.
- Modern slavery training for 275 key personnel.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Disclosure Committee to oversee continuous disclosure obligations.
- Implemented enhanced due diligence procedures for third parties, including standardized compliance information collection and risk assessment.
- Adopted a revised Risk Appetite Statement.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- 40% female representation on the Board by 2025
- 45% female representation in Senior Executives, Senior Leaders & Senior Managers by 2025
- 35% female representation in all other employees by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impacting planned site visits for non-executive directors.
- ESG risks in the supply chain, including modern slavery.
Mitigation Strategies
- Virtual tours of facilities provided to non-executive directors.
- Development of Modern Slavery Risk Programme and enhanced third-party due diligence procedures.
- Modern slavery training and updated supplier onboarding processes.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Compliance Information Declaration Form
- Enhanced due diligence for high-risk suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Health and Safety
- Product Quality and Safety
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Corporate Culture
- Climate Change
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Water
- Energy and Emissions
- Waste
- Governance
- Modern Slavery
- Cyber and Data Security
- Local Communities
- Responsible Consumption of Alcohol
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water consumption by up to 30% at Pocatello plant with Optisteep technology
- Reduced grid-supplied electricity by ~80% in Calgary with combined heat and power technology
- 15% reduction of waste to landfill
Social Achievements
- Increased female participation at Leadership level to 28% (from 26% in FY21)
- Became a signatory to the HESTA 40:40 Vision
- Collectively donated approximately $110,000 to community and charitable causes
Governance Achievements
- Complied with the 4th edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations
- Revised the Company’s Risk Management Framework to better incorporate ESG risks
- Submitted second Modern Slavery Statement to Australian Border Force
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions (timeline not specified)
Medium-term Goals:
- 45% female participation at Executive Leader, Senior Leader, and Senior Manager level by 2025
- 35% overall company-wide female participation by 2025
- Develop and implement a climate change strategy aligned with broader business priorities
Short-term Goals:
- Materially improve safety performance in 2023
- Conduct a gender pay review in FY23
- Reduce waste to landfill (initial target 10%, 15% achieved)
Environmental Challenges
- Safety performance did not meet expectations (Recordable Injury Frequency Rate increased)
- Canadian drought significantly impacted barley supply
- Global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, inflation, and supply chain disruptions
Mitigation Strategies
- Initiatives planned to revitalise safety commitment
- Imported barley from Denmark and Australia to augment Canadian supply
- Developing a robust roadmap for emissions reduction with external advisors
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Risk-based due diligence covering corruption and human rights risk
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Droughts
- Floods
- Extreme weather
- Soil depletion and degradation
- Impacts on barley quality
Transition Risks
- Changes in market, technology, and policy/regulation
- Consumer preferences shifting towards sustainable products
Opportunities
- Proactive decarbonisation
- Partnership opportunities with farmers and customers
- Investment in R&D for sustainable technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI (referenced core principles), TCFD, TNFD, SASB, UN Sustainable Development Goals
Certifications: ISO 45001 (ten sites transitioned), ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
Reporting Period: FY20
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment, Health & Safety
- Ethical Conduct
- Modern Slavery
- Anti-Bribery and Corruption
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Established a Whistleblower Protection Policy
- Adopted a Modern Slavery Policy and commenced an initiative to review global operations and supply chain focusing on modern slavery risks.
- Adopted an Anti-Bribery and Corruption Compliance Programme including policy, training, and due diligence procedures.
- Implemented a Code of Conduct promoting ethical behavior.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed