Climate Change Data

Rudolph Care A/S

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1570 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:1.96 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:8.11 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:1560 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:71%
Total Energy Consumption:197.4 MWh
Water Consumption:116 m3
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.0543 kg CO2 eq./gross profit in DKK thousands

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 1 CO2e emissions from 2.39 t to 1.96 t
  • Reduced Scope 2 CO2e emissions from 4.8 t to 8.11 t (Note: this seems to be an error in the report, as emissions increased)
  • Initiated projects exploring alternative packaging materials (paper pulp, compressed wood fibers, biodegradable seaweed plastic, coffee grounds), although none reached market due to various challenges.
  • Implemented 100% communal waste sorting in the office.

Social Achievements

  • Reduced sickness absence from 4.65% to 2.78%
  • Improved workplace safety by addressing fall risks and removing hazards.
  • Established a diversity committee to promote inclusivity.
  • Funded the repair of a local school roof in the Amazon, provided clean water, furniture, and writing utensils.

Governance Achievements

  • CEO compensation is 2.98 times the median employee salary (considered healthy distribution according to B Corp framework).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve Net Zero by 2040 (reducing Scope 3 emissions by at least 90% by 2040).
Medium-term Goals:
  • 100% closed-loop packaging by 2030.
  • Perform LCAs of all products by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 (compared to 2020 baseline).

Environmental Challenges

  • Difficulty in collecting high-quality data from suppliers for GHG inventory and LCAs due to complex supply chains and lack of data availability from many sub-suppliers.
  • Challenges in developing sustainable packaging due to requirements of Nordic Swan Ecolabel certification, odor, and packaging robustness.
  • Increased Scope 2 emissions due to increased office time in 2022 compared to 2021 (home-working during COVID-19).
  • Erroneous waste sorting in the office despite 100% communal waste sorting implementation.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Using a hybrid method (primary and monetary data) for GHG inventory calculation, aiming for solely primary data in the future.
  • Ongoing exploration of alternative packaging solutions.
  • Reviewing electricity consumption and switching to better energy-rated appliances.
  • Implementing energy-generating and energy-improving measures to reduce power and heat consumption.
  • Continuous work on improving correct waste sorting practices.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Working with suppliers to identify reduction measures for Net Zero by 2040.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: B Corp, Nordic Swan Ecolabel, Ecocert COSMOS Organic

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 15
  • SDG 17

The company aligns its activities with these SDGs through various initiatives described in the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed