Coster Tecnologie Speciali S.p.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:155.320 tCO2e/year (Scope 3 recalculated with new emission factors)
Scope 1 Emissions:1.119 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:567 tCO2e/year (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:155.320 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:84% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:55.492.277 kWh/year
Water Consumption:663.056 m3/year
Waste Generated:3.131 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Supply Chain
- Water Footprint
- Waste Management
- Employee Well-being
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Community Partnerships
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute market-based Scope 1 + Scope 2 CO2 emissions by 36% vs 2021
- Reduced waste disposal to landfill by 78% vs 2021
- 84% green electricity at Group level
- 79% green electricity in Europe
- Two sites obtained environmental and energy certifications (ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 respectively)
- Increased recycled plastic products by 5 new references in PCR
Social Achievements
- Launched 2nd year of CosterCares program worldwide, with 20 seminars and 878 participants
- Vocational guidance for employees’ children
- Community volunteering activities across multiple locations
- Donations to after-school program in India
Governance Achievements
- Established a new purpose and vision
- Published new group policies
- No reports to Whistleblowing scheme
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve several sustainable goals by 2030 (detailed KPIs in report)
Medium-term Goals:
- Scope 1 & 2 neutrality (market based) by 2027
- Scope 3 reduction targets achievement by 2028
Short-term Goals:
- Zero Waste to Landfill management program (first goal in 2024)
- Extension of energy certifications (ISO 50001)
- Worldwide extension of environmental certifications (ISO 14001)
Environmental Challenges
- Global political, economic, social, and environmental uncertainty
- Supply chain disruptions
- High inflation rates
- Prolongation of world conflicts
- Difficulty obtaining reliable data for some sites
Mitigation Strategies
- Resilience and transformation of threats into opportunities
- Purchasing strategy to reduce dependence on strategic suppliers
- Geographical diversification and product mix to increase sales
- Limited use of external financial sources
- Assumption of consistent data for French offices due to data unavailability
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 87% of top 15 suppliers assessed by CSR audit in 2023
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Sustainability requirements in supply contracts
- SMETA IV Pillars audits
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 4 (Quality Education)
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Coster's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and actions detailed in the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Refillable BOV
- Digital Printing technology
- Products with PCR plastics
- POM-free products
Awards & Recognition
- ADF Innovation Award 2023 (Refillable BOV)
- BAMA Aerosol Packaging Award 2023 (Digital Printing technology)
- EcoVadis Gold medal