Climate Change Data

SODECIA – Participações Sociais, S.G.P.S., S.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:39.6 ktCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:20,320.3 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:19,303.5 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:27,281.7 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:29%
Total Energy Consumption:530,824.3 GJ/year
Waste Generated:460 kt/year
Carbon Intensity:0.06 tCO2e/FTE in 2023

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced GHG emissions (scope 1 and 2) by 12.15% compared to 2021 despite adding a new operating unit.
  • Reduced overall carbon footprint remained stable compared to 2022.
  • Achieved a zero carbon footprint of scope 2 in Brazil.
  • Installed photovoltaic panels in Nitra, Slovakia, generating 3.6% of total electricity consumed.

Social Achievements

  • 73.7% of employees underwent performance evaluations.
  • Implemented various initiatives to support local communities (e.g., donations, ecological walks).
  • Zero fatalities from work accidents or occupational diseases.

Governance Achievements

  • Continued review and disclosure of Group's governance documents.
  • Implemented procedures and policies to integrate sustainability criteria with customers and suppliers.
  • Revised supplier management process and implemented a specialized tool for risk management.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2035.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon footprint by 10% by 2023 (compared to 2019).

Environmental Challenges

  • Economic slowdown due to high interest rates and strikes in the automotive industry.
  • Increase in waste production due to business growth.
  • High energy consumption despite investments in renewable energy.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Invested in energy efficiency solutions (solar panels, efficient lighting).
  • Implemented Kaizen methodology to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  • Developed Carbon Footprint by Part methodology to analyze and develop green products and processes.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 151 suppliers evaluated in 2023 based on environmental and social criteria.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier portal
  • Initial Supplier Statements and Warranties
  • Supplier’s Manual
  • Integration of ESG considerations

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards version 2021

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers & Associados – Sociedade de Revisores Oficiais de Contas, Lda.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13: Climate Action

SODECIA's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and actions related to employee well-being, community engagement, resource efficiency, and emissions reduction.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products designed for weight reduction and use of recycled materials.
  • Development of green products and processes.