Climate Change Data

Mill International

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Product Innovation
  • Durability
  • Circularity
  • Production, value chain, and social responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced styrofoam in packaging by 10 tons in 2023; aiming to eliminate 50 tons of styrofoam and all non-recycled plastic by 2024.
  • Transitioned to 100% recycled and recyclable plastic bags in 2024.

Social Achievements

  • Long-term partnerships with manufacturing partners in China, monitored closely by Mill and external parties.
  • All factories have signed an updated supplier Code of Conduct and have regular third-party audits related to working conditions.

Governance Achievements

  • Complies with the Transparency Act required by Norwegian authorities and the OECD’s guidelines for multinational companies.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions by 2035 for scopes 1 and 2, and by 2050 for scope 3.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2027.
  • Reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 to 2027.
Short-term Goals:
  • By 2025: 80% of all Mill panel heaters sold are equipped with smart energy-saving technology.
  • By 2025: 100% sustainable packaging.

Environmental Challenges

  • Heating is a major source of energy consumption, often relying on fossil fuels.
  • Inefficient heating systems increase energy waste and costs.
  • Cloud solutions for smart technology will require significant energy consumption in the future.
  • Many products are replaced instead of repaired.
  • Production challenges related to raw materials, energy consumption, waste, and worker welfare.
  • Transparency in workers’ welfare is not always present.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in energy-efficient smart electric heating solutions.
  • Designing products for longevity and repairability (5-year warranty, 10-year spare parts commitment).
  • Using recycled materials in products and packaging.
  • Partnering with a green energy cloud service provider (AWS).
  • Implementing clear environmental standards and third-party ISO certifications for factories.
  • Long-term partnerships and close collaboration with suppliers to ensure decent work and ethical standards.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Regular third-party audits related to working conditions.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Long-term partnerships with selected manufacturing partners

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13: Climate Action

Mill's initiatives contribute to these goals through energy-efficient products, sustainable packaging, responsible supply chain management, and commitment to reducing emissions.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Energy-efficient smart electric heaters
  • Smart WiFi plug
  • Heat pump
  • Air purifier
  • Indoor air quality sensor

Awards & Recognition

  • First place in the category “Reduction of unnecessary plastic” in Grønt Punkt Norway’s annual Plastic Promise Award
  • Winner of Plast Løftet 2024
  • Red Dot Design award
  • ‘Best in Test’ by Tek.no
  • IF Design award
  • Smart Home Product of the Year
  • Supplier of the Year by Elektronikkbransjen