Climate Change Data

Denis Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018-07 to 2019-06)

Reporting Period: 2018-07 to 2019-06

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:13,765 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:26%
Total Energy Consumption:10,171 MWh/year
Water Consumption:405,560 m3/year
Waste Generated:3,269 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced overall carbon footprint from energy usage further than the 15% target set initially.
  • Commissioned phase-1 solar energy roofing system in Malaysian factories, resulting in 26% of overall electricity consumption from renewable resources.
  • Reduced total quantity of waste generated by 11% compared to the first report.
  • Reduced GHG emissions from energy usage by 15% in Malaysia, 28% in Vietnam, and 20% in offices (calculated at constant activity).

Social Achievements

  • Implemented an educational program internally to ensure that the ESG ambition is understood and valued within the company.
  • Progress in implementing safety procedures internally and monitoring these processes.
  • Implemented actions to improve safety conditions in factories (e.g., changing floor coatings, installing CO2 meters).
  • Built an in-house clinic for three main manufacturing and logistics sites.
  • Implemented an Environment, Health and Safety Department (EHS).

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a zero-tolerance policy for any case of corruption, fraud, harassment, malpractice, and unlawful discrimination, complemented with a whistle-blower procedure.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Certify all buildings and facilities under Green Building scheme by 2030.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Cut greenhouse gas emissions from energy usage by 300 tCO2e by 2021.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce paper consumption by 10% by 2021.
  • Reach 100% sustainable palm oil supply by 2020.
  • Certify all buildings and facilities under Green Building scheme before 2030.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reluctance of some suppliers (banks and palm oil suppliers) to sign the code of conduct.
  • Challenges in achieving 100% sustainable palm oil supply (reached 99.75% in the reporting period).
  • High number of road accidents among employees commuting to and from work.
  • Need to improve the sustainability of the supply chain, particularly palm oil and tuna supply.
  • Need to improve HR best practice consistency across all DAP companies.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed and implemented a problem-solving strategy focusing on identifying weaknesses and implementing ad-hoc solutions.
  • Working towards 100% sustainable palm oil supply by 2020.
  • Planning to launch a safety program to raise awareness among workers about road safety.
  • Investing in a skilled HR regional manager to implement higher HR standards throughout the Group.
  • Focusing on awareness and best practice among all employees in the fight against corruption and bribery for the next ESG action plan.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier code of conduct
  • Green Procurement Policy (implemented in 2020)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 14001, Green Building certified (BCA GreenMark and GreenRE)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products with BPA-free linings

Awards & Recognition

  • ACES Top Green Company in Asia
  • SPA Merit Award