SHV Energy N.V.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:18,175,955 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:118,081 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:9,923 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:18,047,951 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:550,277 MWh
Carbon Intensity:3,107 kg CO2eq/t LPG (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Health, Safety and Well-being
- Innovation
- Environmental Sustainability
- Employee and Community Development
- Business Integrity
Environmental Achievements
- 7.7% reduction in CO2 emissions (vs. 2016 baseline)
- Launched a Global Open Innovation Challenge focusing on reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions, resulting in three winning partnerships and two potential collaborations.
- Secured land and began designing a first-of-its-kind rDME plant.
- Increased share of bioLPG in product portfolio.
Social Achievements
- Launched a new online Health & Safety incident and near-miss reporting tool.
- Improved driver training for transport contractors.
- Invested €2.5 million in learning and development.
- Invested >€890,000 in social investment and charitable contributions.
- 46 job rotations within Group Leadership Team and local Management Teams, 76% filled internally.
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG Reporting project team to prepare for CSRD.
- Ceased LPG imports from Russia despite financial impact.
- 100% of product and service categories covered by and assessed for compliance with product safety procedures.
- 69% of suppliers signed the Supplier Code of Conduct.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions (details to be provided in future reports)
Medium-term Goals:
- 25% of senior leadership positions held by women by 2030
- At least one member of each senior management team from an under-represented nationality by 2030
- Double SunSource’s capacity to one gigawatt in the coming years.
Short-term Goals:
- 25% reduction in kgCO2 emissions per tonne LPG distributed by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events (India)
- High price of vegetable oils and used cooking oil impacting bioLPG supply.
- Global labor shortage impacting employee turnover in filling plant and transportation roles.
- Increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events impacting operations.
- Supply chain challenges in the solar industry (India).
Mitigation Strategies
- Diversified network of bioLPG suppliers.
- More rigorous screening and training of new applicants.
- Scenario planning and detailed risk analysis to prepare for climate change impacts.
- Strategic plans to mitigate increased import duties in India.
- Exploring alternative sourcing strategies for LPG (e.g., USA).
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Focus on local suppliers (86% of procurement budget)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events (flooding, high swell, strong wind, heavy rain)
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Growth of sustainable fuels
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Distributing LPG and switching customers to cleaner energy sources contributes to reducing smoke exposure, improving air quality, and mitigating climate change.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- bioLPG
- rDME
Awards & Recognition
- WLPGA Innovation Award