Climate Change Data

Bong

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-2023)

Reporting Period: 2022-2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:22,848 tonnes of CO2e (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:642 tonnes CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:94 tonnes CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:22,112 tonnes CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:1/2 ton CO2e / €k turnover

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced electricity consumption by 46% between 2021 and 2023, resulting in a reduction of 171 tonnes of CO2.
  • Developed a machine to reduce paper waste in e-commerce bag production by 6%.
  • Launched the e-Green range (100% paper e-commerce bag) and AirPro Green range (plastic-free padded e-commerce bag).
  • Launched h-Green, a paper bag range made from recycled paper.
  • Reshored production of premium paper bags to Europe, reducing carbon footprint.

Social Achievements

  • Established a partnership with a sheltered employment center (ESAT) to integrate people with disabilities.
  • Implemented a strategy to retain medically unfit employees through workstation adjustments.
  • Implemented a robot for palletizing products to reduce repetitive gestures and load-carrying.
  • Created a company vegetable garden promoting employee wellbeing and biodiversity.
  • Organized an Open House Day for employees and their families.

Governance Achievements

  • Created a CSR committee in 2020 to define and implement CSR projects.
  • Signed the United Nations Global Compact in 2016.
  • Achieved Ecovadis Gold medal in 2023.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 80% response rate on supplier CSR questionnaire.
  • Use guaranteed energy from renewable sources.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption on the main production site.
  • Develop packaging for products with low environmental impact.

Environmental Challenges

  • Some customers reverted to Asian suppliers after the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing cost over CSR.
  • High energy prices in 2022.
  • Reducing carbon emissions across the entire supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focus on reducing energy consumption and emissions.
  • Developing new machines and processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  • Working with suppliers to improve their CSR performance.
  • Promoting local production and reshoring.
  • Educating customers on the benefits of sustainable sourcing.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: CSR questionnaire sent to all suppliers in 2023.

Responsible Procurement
  • Using paper from sustainably managed forests (99% + PEFC™ or FSC© certified).
  • Sourcing inks and glues meeting specific environmental criteria.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes in packaging and environmental protection.
Opportunities
  • Developing more sustainable products and processes.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSC®, PEFC™, NF Environnement, Imprim’Vert

Third-party Assurance: Ecovadis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)

Bong's initiatives contribute to these goals through energy efficiency, waste reduction, sustainable product development, and employee wellbeing.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • e-Green, AirPro Green, h-Green, e-Double, g-Green ranges.

Awards & Recognition

  • Ecovadis Gold medal