Climate Change Data

QleanAir AB (publ)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1710 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:68.4 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:34.0 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:1507.6 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:248 MWh
Waste Generated:177 tons (combustible)
Carbon Intensity:93.8 tCO2e/MSEK

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate
  • Emissions to air, soil and water
  • Working environment, health and safety
  • Reduced resource extraction – reuse and recycling
  • Equality & diversity
  • Human rights & anti-corruption
  • Product quality
  • Financial performance
  • Customer & partner collaborations

Environmental Achievements

  • Delivered 71 billion cubic meters of clean air in 2022.
  • Collected 41 tons of cigarette ends, preventing microplastic and toxic substance release.
  • Collected 177 tons of combustible waste for energy recovery.
  • 36% of reclaimed units reused.
  • Approximately 10 tons of carbon and 1,600 carbon filters recycled in Japan.

Social Achievements

  • Developed internal training materials on CSR, SDGs, anti-corruption, and GDPR.
  • Provided LEED training in the US.
  • Two health and safety incidents in 2022, none serious.
  • 78% of employees would recommend QleanAir as a workplace (75% response rate).
  • Supported various charities and initiatives globally (e.g., blood donation drives, disabled fund in China, English training in Poland).

Governance Achievements

  • Regular external IT audits (latest in late 2022) with no major deficiencies.
  • All strategic suppliers signed the Supplier Code of Conduct.
  • No cases of suspected corruption or human rights violations.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2045.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve an average annual organic growth rate of around 10%.
  • Maintain an EBIT margin of 15-20%.
Short-term Goals:
  • Improve processes to support business in new and old product areas.
  • Launch training materials on CSR, SDGs, anti-corruption, and GDPR.

Environmental Challenges

  • Market uncertainty due to war, energy crisis, and inflation.
  • Supply chain disruptions and component shortages.
  • Changes in customer priorities.
  • Financial performance did not meet targets in 2022.
  • Challenges in the European market (competition, smoking legislation).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Flexible rental models to help customers.
  • Close relationships with customers, producers, and service partners.
  • Local supply chain to reduce vulnerability.
  • Launch of QleanAir Connect IoT platform for remote control and troubleshooting.
  • Implementation of a new operational and strategic governance model in 2023.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual audits and assessments of strategic partners.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct signed by all strategic suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
  • SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
  • SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)

QleanAir's solutions contribute to these goals through improved air quality, sustainable product lifecycle, and reduced environmental impact.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • High Protection HEPA filter (neutralizes viruses and bacteria through nanotechnology).