Desktop Metal, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:257 kg CO2-eq (binder jetting) vs 415 kg CO2-eq (sand casting)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:4% volume of powder lost during recycling after 16 cycles
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Waste Reduction
- Material Efficiency
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 38% in the production of steel scrolls compared to traditional sand casting.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Uncertainty about the life cycle emissions of binder jetting versus conventional manufacturing.
Mitigation Strategies
- Conducted a life cycle assessment (LCA) study with Yale University to provide empirical evidence of binder jetting's environmental benefits.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Yale University
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed