Senior plc
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 18% reduction in energy consumption compared to 2019
- 15,600 tCO2e reduction in GHG emissions (2020 vs 2019)
- 93% recycling rate of waste in 2020
Social Achievements
- First global employee survey conducted in 2020 to gather feedback on COVID response
- Launched a Global Engagement Survey in 2021
- Six businesses transitioned from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001
Governance Achievements
- Third-party hosted whistle-blowing hotline available in multiple languages
- Annual Control Self Assessments including questions related to the Code of Conduct
- Annual Internal Audits testing areas of governance, including the Code of Conduct
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- 80% of suppliers by spend (covering purchased goods and services and capital goods) will have science-based targets by 2025
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2025 (compared to 2018 baseline)
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible Sourcing Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001 (one operating business)
Third-party Assurance: External verification of Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 19% Reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2018 base year (2020 – 18.6%)
- 93% Recycling Rate (2020 – 3%)
- 36% of electricity sourced from renewable energy in 2021 (increase from 25% in 2020)
Social Achievements
- 81% of employees completed Employee Engagement Survey (2020 – 64% response to global Covid employee survey)
- 18 Lost time Injuries (2020 – 21)
- 50% Percentage of women on Senior plc Board (2020 – 43%)
- 94% of employees completed Annual Code of Conduct Training (2020 – 94% of global workforce)
- £200,000 donated to UNICEF to support its COVID-19 Vaccines appeal
Governance Achievements
- 94% of employees completed Annual Code of Conduct Training
- All employees received Information Security training in 2021
- Training on Money Laundering and the Corporate Criminal Offence Act rolled out to Finance staff and those with external-facing roles
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net Zero emissions by 2050
- 80% of suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2025
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2025
- 95% Recycling Rate by 2025
- Reduce Lost Time Injury Rate to 0.3 by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Transition risks related to changing customer demand for lower emissions products
- Costs to transition to lower emissions technology
- Failure to invest in low emissions technology
- Increased pricing of GHG emissions
- Exposure to litigation due to failure to manage climate-related issues
- Increased stakeholder concern or negative stakeholder feedback
- Extreme weather events causing damage and operational disruption
- Changes in precipitation patterns and water scarcity impacting operations
Mitigation Strategies
- Progress against Science Based Targets
- Energy efficiency projects
- Supplier engagement through CDP to align with environmental goals
- Investment in research and development through Advanced Technology Collaboration Forum
- Development of a sustainability finance framework
- Incorporation of sustainability considerations in strategic acquisitions
- Scenario analysis to understand potential impact of climate change
- Development of Business Continuity Plans for each site
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 94 of 340 key suppliers provided information in 2021
Responsible Procurement
- Science Based Targets for suppliers
- CDP Supplier Programme
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Changes in precipitation patterns and water scarcity
Transition Risks
- Market changes due to consumer preference for lower emissions products
- Increased pricing of GHG emissions
- Technological substitution of existing products
Opportunities
- Development of new low-emission products
- Increased demand for Senior’s products supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, SBTi
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: Independent verification in accordance with ISAE 3410
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Advanced battery cooling module for electric trucks and buses
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 3.6% reduction in total Scope 1 and 2 emissions (market based) in 2022 compared to 2021.
- Achieved a 4.9% reduction in Scope 2 emissions in 2022 (market based) compared to 2021.
- Achieved a 94.8% waste recycling rate in 2022 (increase from 93.1% in 2021).
- 41% of electricity sourced from renewable supply (36% in 2021).
- Awarded an ‘A’ by CDP for its 2022 Climate Change disclosure, placing it in the top 2% of disclosing companies and the only company in the Aerospace & Defence Sector to achieve the highest ‘A’ rating.
Social Achievements
- Reduction in the Total Recordable Injury and Illness Rate of around 21% compared to 2021.
- No work-related employee or contractor fatalities occurred in 2022 with no major injuries.
- Initiated three major global safety initiatives: Senior Golden Rules for Safety refresh, hand safety reduction program, and a new ergonomic assessment program.
- Senior Aerospace Mexico celebrated five years with no lost time injuries.
Governance Achievements
- Board approved submission of Senior's Long-Term Net Zero targets for Scope 1, 2 and 3 to the SBTi for verification and approval.
- Incorporated calculations and accounting of carbon into the Group’s Capital Expenditure Request process.
- All employees received refresher training on Senior’s Code of Conduct.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve Net Zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2040
- Not disclosed
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2025 (from 2018 baseline)
- Achieve a 95% recycling rate by 2025
- 80% of suppliers by spend to have science-based targets by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Increased electricity usage of around 12% in 2022 due to business recovery.
- Potential for operational interruption and interrupted supply of products due to water scarcity in some operating locations.
- Need for continuous improvement in reducing Lost Time Injury and Illness Rate.
Mitigation Strategies
- Increased sourcing of low carbon/renewable electricity to mitigate increased Scope 2 emissions.
- Annual assessment of climate-related risks and opportunities, including analysis of water scarcity using the WWF Water Risk Filter.
- Initiation of energy conservation projects, including improving building insulation, upgrading energy-efficient lighting, and installing heat recovery systems.
- Investment in water filtration project in Cape Town (reducing metered water usage by >30%) and water harvesting in Mexico (reducing water usage by ~10%).
- Three major global safety initiatives to address frequent causes of lost time injuries.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 340 suppliers engaged through CDP in 2022
Responsible Procurement
- CDP Supplier Programme
- Responsible Sourcing Policy
- Science-Based Targets for 80% of suppliers by spend
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events (cyclones, floods, droughts)
- Water scarcity
Transition Risks
- Market shifts in consumer preferences
- Changes in climate-related regulations and policies
- Increased pricing of GHG emissions
- Costs to transition to lower emissions technology
- Influence of ESG on debt-rating agencies
Opportunities
- Development of new low-emission products
- Reduced reliance on fossil fuels for energy sources
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, SBTi, CDP
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Innovative thermal management solutions for large battery packs
- Lighter metallic components for aerospace applications
Awards & Recognition
- CDP ‘A’ rating for Climate Change disclosure
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Governance
- Employee Wellbeing
- Community Engagement
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Human Rights
Environmental Achievements
- 29.5% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions (market based) from 2018 baseline
- 95.1% waste recycling rate
- 48% of electricity sourced from renewable energy
Social Achievements
- Launched Human Rights Policy
- Reduced Lost Time Injury Illness Rate by 16% to 0.32
- Reduced Total Recordable Injury Illness Rate by 32% to 0.63
- 57% female representation on the Board
- Increased employee engagement initiatives
Governance Achievements
- SBTi verification of Net Zero 2040 targets
- CDP 'A' rating for climate disclosure and supplier engagement
- Implementation of new non-financial performance measures (carbon reduction and employee engagement) into annual bonus targets
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net Zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2040 (90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions from 2018 baseline)
- Achieve minimum 13.5% ROCE
- Reduce Lost Time Injury Illness Rate to 0.3 by 2025
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2025 (from 2018 baseline)
- 82% of suppliers by spend to have science-based targets by 2025
- Achieve a recycling rate of 95% by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions (Thailand supplier fire, material shortages)
- Inflationary pressures
- Customer pricing pressure
- Talent acquisition and retention
- Evolving climate change regulations and reporting requirements
Mitigation Strategies
- Proactive supply chain management, alternative sourcing strategies
- Price increases and surcharges
- Cost reduction initiatives, lean manufacturing
- Competitive compensation and benefits, employee engagement initiatives
- SBTi target setting, supplier engagement, robust risk management framework
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Over 300 suppliers engaged through CDP
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible Sourcing Policy
- Supplier engagement on science-based targets
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Increased pricing of GHG emissions
- Changing customer preferences
- Technology substitution
Opportunities
- Development of low-emission products
- Improved employee retention and recruitment
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, CDP, SBTi
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, Nadcap
Third-party Assurance: Independently assured Scope 1 and 2 emissions (limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through emission reductions, renewable energy use, and sustainable product development
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Battery cooling plates
- Electronics cooling
- Fuel cell components
- Additive manufacturing components
Awards & Recognition
- CDP 'A' rating for climate disclosure and supplier engagement