Epiroc
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Safety
- Digitalization
- Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Roll out of diesel-to-battery conversion kits for loaders.
- Commitment to providing its full range of mining equipment in battery-electric versions by 2030.
- Development of an electric trolley truck system (in collaboration with Boliden and ABB).
Social Achievements
- Live Work Elimination (LWE) program to reduce work-related injuries.
- Focus on a safer and healthier working environment for employees (e.g., remote operation of drilling rigs).
Governance Achievements
- Strategic acquisitions of cutting-edge companies in automation, digitalization, and electrification.
- Participation in EU-funded NEXGEN SIMS project for sustainable and efficient carbon-neutral mining operations.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Halve CO2 emissions by 2030 (across the entire value chain).
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19.
- Complex inbound transport of components and outbound delivery of finished products.
Mitigation Strategies
- Teams working hard to ensure efficient delivery to customers.
- Strategic acquisitions to strengthen supply chain and provide solutions for automation, digitalization, and electrification.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 13
Epiroc aims to halve CO2 emissions by 2030, aligning with the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 13 (Climate Action).
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Battery-electric versions of mining equipment
- Diesel-to-battery conversion kits for loaders