Climate Change Data

Nobina AB

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-03 to 2022-02, 2022-03-01 to 2023-02-28)

Reporting Period: 2021-03 to 2022-02

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:183,809 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:61,165 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:10,507 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:112,137 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:82%
Water Consumption:192,914,400 m3/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Work environment
  • Sustainable supply chain
  • Anti-corruption

Environmental Achievements

  • Increased renewable fuel share to 82% (81% in 2020/21)
  • 81% of drivers using eco-driving
  • ~400 electric buses in service (increasing to 600 in 2022)

Social Achievements

  • Launched inclusive leadership training for 550 managers and key employees
  • Participation in CEOs for Diversity and Inclusion action programme
  • Consistently 10–15 percent higher customer satisfaction than competitors in Nobina Care

Governance Achievements

  • Zero cases of corruption reported or identified in internal audits
  • Updated Supplier Code of Conduct with stricter demands on social topics and human rights
  • Well-established whistleblower function

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2e emissions per driven person-kilometre by at least 46% by 2030/31 (2019/20 as base)
  • 100% renewable fuel consumption by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Pandemic impact on employee well-being and sick leave
  • Supply chain disruptions (implied)
  • Increased fuel prices
Mitigation Strategies
  • Protective glass shields installed on buses
  • Revised driver introduction course
  • Active contract management and dialogue with PTAs
  • Proactive work in marketing and developing attractive public transport solutions

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Number not specified, but increasing due to electric bus purchases

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct (based on UN Global Compact, UN SDGs, UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ILO Declaration)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Increased fuel prices
  • Shortage of renewable fuels
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 39001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: RevR12 (limited assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Initiatives contribute to these goals through job creation, sustainable transport solutions, and resource efficiency.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Electric buses
  • Travis app

Reporting Period: 2022-03-01 to 2023-02-28

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:179,482 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:66,752 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:10,104 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:103,442 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:78%
Total Energy Consumption:955 million kWh/year
Water Consumption:176 million liters/year
Carbon Intensity:641 gCO2e/vehicle kilometer (2022/23)

ESG Focus Areas

  • People
  • Planet
  • Society

Environmental Achievements

  • 78% of fuel consumption was renewable.
  • 71% of drivers used eco-driving, reducing CO2 emissions by 11,600 tonnes.
  • Approximately 700 electric buses in operation (20% of the fleet).

Social Achievements

  • Continued participation in forums promoting gender equality in the transport industry.
  • New ways to cooperate with job centers, municipalities, schools, and stakeholder groups.
  • Developed new leadership criteria emphasizing coaching and support.

Governance Achievements

  • Zero cases of corruption reported or identified in internal audits.
  • No significant cases of non-compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Internal Code of Conduct ('We are Nobina') implemented.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reduce CO2 emissions per passenger kilometer by at least 46% by 2030-31 (compared to 2019-20)
Medium-term Goals:
  • 100% renewable fuel consumption by 2030
  • 90% of drivers using eco-driving by 2030
  • At least 40% female managers by 2027/28
  • At least 40% female drivers by 2032/33
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce short-term sick leave below 2.1%

Environmental Challenges

  • Shortage of staff impacting operations and sick leave.
  • Increased emissions per kilometer due to fuel switch in Norway.
  • Risks associated with lithium and cobalt mining in the electric bus supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Proactive work with recruitment and more attractive shift schedules.
  • Working with PTAs to identify solutions to reduce emissions.
  • Targeted supplier audits to address human rights concerns in the supply chain.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct for suppliers
  • Supplier Risk Self Assessment
  • Audits and site visits by independent party

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events impacting operations and supply chain
Transition Risks
  • Increased demand for renewable fuels outstripping supply
  • Higher carbon dioxide taxes

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001

Third-party Assurance: Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB (limited review)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
  • Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
  • Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Nobina's contributions to these goals are detailed within the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Electric buses
  • Hydrogen-hybrid buses (pilot project)