New Toyo International Holdings Ltd
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:5,367 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:1,736 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:3,631 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:44,947 GJ
Water Consumption:19.87 megaliters
Waste Generated:1,951 tonnes (non-hazardous), 168 tonnes (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:42.37 tCO2e/S$ million revenue (FY2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Care
- Supplier of Choice
- Responsible Employer
- Governance and Ethics
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy intensity by approximately 17% in FY2022 (0.355 TJ/S$ million revenue)
- Reduced GHG emission intensity by approximately 14% in FY2022 (42.37 tCO2e/S$ million revenue)
- Reduced total volume of water used from 21.20 megaliters in FY2020 to 19.87 megaliters in FY2022
- Recycled 73% of non-hazardous waste (1,415 tonnes) and 27% of hazardous waste (46 tonnes) in FY2022
- Installed solar panels in Vietnam factory
Social Achievements
- Increased total headcount by 26% from 367 in FY2021 to 464 in FY2022
- Maintained zero cases of discrimination in FY2022
- Zero work-related fatalities or high consequence work injuries in FY2022
- Supported various community engagement initiatives in Singapore and Vietnam
Governance Achievements
- No significant instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations in FY2022
- No recorded incidents of breaches of customer privacy or losses of customer data in FY2022
- No legal actions for anti-competitive conduct, antitrust or monopoly practices in FY2022
- No incidents of corruption reported or confirmed in FY2022
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Align with Singapore’s decarbonisation pledge of net zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Develop Scope 3 inventory and decarbonization plan
- Set GHG reduction targets
- Assess sustainability impact at each stage of product value chain
- Increase recycled material content used at each site
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce work-related accidents and lost days; achieve zero work-related fatalities in FY2023
- Maintain a Good performance rating (4 out of 5) in customer satisfaction in FY2023
- Achieve zero cases of discrimination in FY2023
- Maintain zero occurrence of corruption incident
Environmental Challenges
- Shortage of manpower and challenges in staff retention in operations and production-related jobs
- Increased energy consumption due to increased production at sites in UAE and Malaysia
- Increased non-hazardous waste generation due to increased production in Malaysia and waste from new product development
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing various measures to improve energy use and efficiency (efficient motors, LED lighting)
- Exploring the feasibility of utilizing renewable energy sources
- Regular machine maintenance and limiting machine downtime
- Tracking and monitoring waste generated to identify improvement opportunities
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events (cyclones, floods)
Transition Risks
- Stricter climate-related regulations
- Technology obsolescence due to transition to lower-carbon economy
Opportunities
- Replacing some pre-processed materials with renewable packaging materials to reduce customer climate footprint
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, TCFD Recommendations
Certifications: ISO 9001 (Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam sites)
Third-party Assurance: Internal review by internal auditor
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Gender equality
- Clean water and sanitation
- Decent work and economic growth
- Responsible consumption and production
- Climate action
- Peace, justice and strong institutions
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Renewable packaging materials
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:146,563 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:1,615 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:3,773 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:141,175 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:1%
Total Energy Consumption:42,446 GJ/year
Water Consumption:19.4 Ml/year
Waste Generated:1733 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.17 tCO2e/ton of production (Scope 1 & 2); 4.50 tCO2e/ton of production (Scope 1, 2 & 3)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Energy Efficiency
- Water Security
- Biodiversity
- Waste Management
- Supplier Sustainability
- Product Quality
- Anti-Corruption
- Employee Well-being
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Community Engagement
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 6% reduction in total energy consumption compared to FY2022
- 9% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 absolute emissions compared to FY2022
- 2.3% reduction in water withdrawal compared to FY2022
- 100% recycling rate for Non-Hazardous Waste and 93% recycling rate for total waste generated
- 0.053 ton/ton waste intensity per production volume compared to FY2022’s 0.058 ton/ton
- 2% increase in the proportion of renewable materials used compared to FY2022
Social Achievements
- 1% reduction in employee turnover compared to FY2022
- 42% increase in average training hours per female employee compared to FY2022
- Investment in communities including participation in SICC May Day Charity, scholarship sponsorship and donation for social causes.
- 38% reduction in rate of recordable work-related injuries compared to FY2022
Governance Achievements
- Established six guiding principles for New Toyo’s transition towards sustainability and enhancement in our sustainability capabilities.
- External verification of Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Carbon Neutral by 2040 (Absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions)
- Net zero emissions by 2050 (Absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions)
- Zero accidents Group-wide each year
Medium-term Goals:
- 50% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity by 2030
- 30% energy from renewable sources by 2030
- 25% reduction in total waste generated by 2030
- 35% reduction in total water withdrawn by 2030
- Net zero deforestation of managed forests in our supply chain and net positive impact on forests in our supply chain by 2030
- 30% women in management roles
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Increased carbon pricing and evolving sustainability reporting requirements could translate to higher compliance costs.
- Unfamiliarity with novel technology and solutions necessitates careful navigation when investing in alternative and energy-efficient machinery.
- Logistics disruption, supply chain interruption and closure resulting from extreme weather events.
- Changing consumer preferences amidst the growing urgency surrounding environmental sustainability. Consumers’ likelihood to switch to competitors offering more sustainable solutions could erode our market share.
- Implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility and the trend towards non-packaging solutions impact our traditional revenue streams.
Mitigation Strategies
- Invested in research and development (“R&D”) to explore recyclable packaging materials with innovative barrier technologies.
- Initiatives range from lean manufacturing and efficient use of raw materials to product design, and product range and process optimisation.
- Investment in the installation of solar panels at our facilities and initiating Scope 3 GHG emissions inventory.
- Actively exploring initiatives to decarbonize our operations, such as replacing diesel-fuelled equipment with electrical alternatives.
- Embedding climate-related risks and opportunities into our core decision-making and business strategy.
- Actively engaging and educating suppliers within its value chain regarding climate-related issues.
- Communicating expectations for all our suppliers to demonstrate environmental stewardship and adhere to relevant environmental laws and regulations via our Supplier Code of Conduct.
- Ensuring that our suppliers attain certification to minimize the environmental footprint associated with our products.
- Improving the circularity of our products, working on our adaptability to the emerging challenges and understanding market dynamics.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Increased severity of extreme weather events such as floods affecting production
Transition Risks
- Increased pricing of GHG emissions
- Costs to transition to lower emissions technology
- Changing customer behaviour
Opportunities
- Opportunities for energy efficiency technologies to reduce overall energy consumption
- Expansion of product range to sustainable and renewable solutions could expand the stream of revenue
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Universal Standards 2021, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: Intertek Deutschland GmbH (limited assurance for Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7
- Goal 9
- Goal 12
- Goal 13
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Board and paper with recyclable barriers and ability to preserve food and liquid over time
Awards & Recognition
- 2023 Most Transparent Company Award for the Material Category (NTA)
- Ho Chi Minh City Green Business Award (NTVN)
- Silver EcoVadis Medal (PBC, 2023)
- Silver EcoVadis Medal (NTA, 2022)