Uponor Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:6125 tCO2e/year (Scope 1) + 572 tCO2e/year (Scope 2) + 295000 tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
Scope 1 Emissions:6125 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:572 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:295000 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:99% of electricity
Total Energy Consumption:181725 MWh/year
Water Consumption:125844 m3/year
Waste Generated:12929 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:5.5 tCO2e/MEUR of Net Sales (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Maximising positive impact on customers, employees and society
- Minimising environmental burden by developing sustainable water solutions
- Reporting and assurance in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework
Environmental Achievements
- First reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in own operations compared to base year 2019
- 87% of new Uponor Blue products based on renewable raw materials
- 5% of purchased electricity from renewable sources
- 29% of plastic used came from recycled materials
- 6% reduction in energy consumption in relation to net sales
- 1% level at EcoVadis Gold
- 93% of waste recycled as material or energy
- First circular PEX pipe based on own production waste
- Nastola factory achieved carbon neutrality
- Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions decreased by 25% compared to 2022
- Scope 3 emissions decreased considerably
Social Achievements
- Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) of 29, surpassing the 25% top industry benchmark
- Rolling 12 months’ lost time injury frequency (LTIF) reached a record-low level of 4.0
- 27% female employees among top leaders
- Received the Gold level by the EcoVadis sustainability rating for the first time
Governance Achievements
- SBTi validated net-zero target
- ESG targets linked to management STI and LTI programs
- 100% coverage of employee Code of Conduct training
- 100% of spend covered by Supplier Code of Conduct
- 100% coverage of ESG training
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- Replicate Carbon Neutral Factory concept in other Uponor factories
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 75% by 2027 (2019 baseline)
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2027
- Offer sustainable alternative for 50% of product portfolio by 2027
- Cover 90% of product sales with EPDs by 2027
- 40% both male and female employees in top 50 management positions by 2027
Environmental Challenges
- Lower sales volumes impacting Scope 3 emission reduction
- Transitioning from natural gas and other fossil fuels to renewable fuels or electrified processes requiring more investments
Mitigation Strategies
- Increased share of green electricity in manufacturing
- Conversions of district heat and other heat sources to renewable energies
- Energy efficiency measures
- Careful identification of investments with the most significant impact on emission reduction
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Uponor Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather phenomena
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISCC PLUS
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 5: Gender equality
- Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation
- Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
- Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
- Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
- Goal 13: Climate action
Uponor's initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable product development, responsible business practices, and community engagement.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Uponor Blue products
- Circular PEX pipe
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Gold rating
- Great Place to Work Award (Germany, Poland, Spain, UK)
- Top Workplaces award (USA)