COESIA S.p.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, 2020, 2021)
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:43,501 t CO2eq/year
Scope 1 Emissions:14,315 t CO2eq/year
Scope 2 Emissions:19,433 t CO2eq/year
Scope 3 Emissions:9,753 t CO2eq/year
Total Energy Consumption:99,660.71 MWh/year
Water Consumption:132,273 m3/year
Waste Generated:8,869 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Who we are: Group overview, Values, ethics
- Our people: Key asset, driving force
- Our future: Innovation, supplier relations, community, environmental impact
Environmental Achievements
- Improved processes and introduced new technologies to reduce environmental impact
- 89% of waste production is non-hazardous, with around 67% going to recycling
- ISO 14001 environmental management system covers 44% of Coesia population.
Social Achievements
- Launched Coesia Summer Camp for children of employees in Bologna
- Implemented People Performance Dialogue (PPD) performance management system, with 72% employee participation in 2018
- Provided 26 hours of training per employee on average
- OHSAS 18001 certified safety management systems cover 50% of the total population (+25% compared to 2017).
Governance Achievements
- Issued international Code of Ethics and Anti-Corruption Guidelines, available in multiple languages
- Implemented an Anti-Corruption System and whistleblowing platform
- Established a risk and opportunity management strategy integrated into the operating model of all Group Companies
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Improving gender balance in the workforce
- Managing a complex global supply chain
- Increasing energy consumption due to expansion and adverse weather conditions
Mitigation Strategies
- Raising awareness of the positive impact of gender diversity
- Developing longstanding partnerships with suppliers and implementing a vendor rating process
- Investing in energy conservation and efficiency interventions, such as LED lighting systems and high-performance heating systems
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Suppliers’ Code of Ethics covering labor practices, human rights, health, safety and environmental protection
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- SC+ (Volpak): Reduces material waste by 70%
- Celsius 20 (Cerulean): 100% reduction in waste from temperature measurement
- Emmeci digital line: Highly reduced material waste
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:35,761 t CO2e (Scope 1, 2 location-based, 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:10,913 t CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:19,597 t CO2e (location-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:5,251 t CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:406,534 GJ
Water Consumption:121,001 m3
Waste Generated:7,903 tons
Carbon Intensity:Reduced by 12% vs 2019
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced emissions intensity by 12% vs 2019
- Reduced waste produced by 13% vs 2019
- Reduced water consumption by 16% vs 2019
- +89% self-produced and consumed energy from photovoltaic systems
Social Achievements
- Launched several employee wellbeing initiatives (MAST Foundation programs, etc.)
- Reduced employee turnover from 5.6% in 2019 to 4.2% in 2020
- Provided over 119,000 hours of learning and development in 2020 (14.4 hours per employee)
- Donated over €4.4 million in PPE and medical devices to support communities during the pandemic
Governance Achievements
- Implemented and updated Organization, Management and Control Model (MOG) in accordance with Legislative Decree no. 231/2001
- No confirmed incidents of bribery, significant violations of laws, or legal actions related to anti-competitive behavior in 2018-2020
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations, supply chain, and travel
- Increased cyberattacks due to remote work
- Need to reduce environmental impact and increase sustainability
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented safety measures and remote work options to address the pandemic
- Enhanced Global Security Operation Center (GSOC) capabilities to combat cyberattacks
- Implemented Lean Six Sigma projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- Invested in renewable energy sources (photovoltaic systems)
- Developed sustainable packaging solutions and materials
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Ethics defining high ethical standards
- Focus on local sourcing (90% of direct spending with local suppliers in 2020)
- Reverse Factoring program offering suppliers access to subsidized credit
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Sealing system for food containers (IPI patent)
- Nappy with super absorbent core (GDM patent)
- Packaging for smoking products without plastic overwrap (G.D patent)
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:37,878 t CO2eq (Scope 1, 2 location-based, 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:460,350 GJ
Water Consumption:144,790 m3
Waste Generated:9,372 tons
Carbon Intensity:20.3 t CO2eq/M€ (2021)
ESG Focus Areas
- Health and labor protection
- Social responsibility
- Environmental issues
- Sustainable growth
- Business ethics
- Supply chain responsibility
- Customer centricity
- Innovation
- Operational excellence
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced emissions intensity by -6% vs 2020
- Reduced water consumption by -1.3% vs 2019
- 90% non-hazardous waste
- +147% increase in self-produced energy from renewable sources vs 2020
Social Achievements
- 6,319 employees (77.1%) participated in the People Performance Dialogue
- 165,000+ hours of learning and development provided (20.2 hours per employee)
- Zero incidents with severe or fatal injuries
- Initiatives to support local communities, including donations of PPE and medical devices
Governance Achievements
- Updated Code of Ethics
- Updated Anti-Corruption Guidelines and Organization, Management and Control Model
- No confirmed incidents of bribery, significant violations of laws, or legal actions related to anti-competitive behavior during 2019-2021
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic and scarcity of electronic components
- Increased cyberattacks due to the widespread adoption of remote working
- Pandemic-related challenges impacting operations and employee well-being
Mitigation Strategies
- Flexibility towards suppliers and collaborations to ensure procurement continuity
- Enhanced functionalities and investigative capabilities of the Global Security Operation Center (GSOC)
- Implementation of guidelines for protecting devices and company information
- Redesigning workspaces, adopting safeguards, ensuring greater air exchange, and enabling remote work where possible
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Ethics
- Vendor rating process
- Risk assessment program
- Reverse Factoring program
- Sustainability Roadmap
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards
Certifications: OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Recyclable paper straws packaging
- Space kitchen
- Innovative attached bottle cap
- 100% paper package for laundry pods
- reVIVO aseptic packaging solutions
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed