Armacell International S.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
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:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Energy Efficiency
- Circular Economy
- Safety
- Environmental Protection
- Social Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- Reprocessed 9,353 metric tons of recycled PET material, saving over 13 metric tons of CO2 equivalents.
- 99.8% of PE process scrap recycled and returned to production.
- 15 plants environmentally certified to ISO 14001:2015.
- Energy management systems at Münster and Friesenhofen certified to ISO 50001:2011.
- Reduced water consumption by 13.4%, energy consumption by 3.6%, and CO2 emissions by 16.4% (per metric ton of finished goods).
Social Achievements
- Launched Spot Awards program in India to recognize employee achievements.
- Organized 53 standardized safety-related tool training courses.
- Supported various community initiatives, including Wunschstern (Star Wishes), local food drives, and Special Olympics.
- 78% of 400+ global employee survey action plans completed.
- Four plants received WAM Bronze Awards for implementing world-class manufacturing practices.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented strong liquidity monitoring tools.
- Maintained a cash balance of €57.9 million.
- Hedged variable interest rate with euro interest rate swaps.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Weakening US dollar (4% impact on top line).
- Inflated raw materials and transportation costs.
- Foreign exchange headwinds in EMEA and AMERICAS.
- Decline in oil & gas-related project business.
- Lower sales in Australia, South Korea, and ASEAN countries.
Mitigation Strategies
- Introduced regional measures to offset rising raw material and transportation costs (raw material surcharges and sales price increases).
- Implemented productivity action plans to enhance manufacturing performance.
- Marketing and sales excellence programs (WAM SME) to outperform market growth.
- Acquisitions to expand market position and production capacity.
- Demand generation activities to drive project and acoustic business.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Collaboration with converters for return of sorted residual material.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001:2011, ISO 45001:2018, OHSAS 18001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ArmaGel
- ArmaFlex LS
- ArmaShape
Awards & Recognition
- Innovative Product of the Year Award (ArmaGel HT)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:644,389 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:34,246 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:49,773 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:560,370 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:15% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:473,138,872 MJ/year
Water Consumption:143,953 m3/year
Waste Generated:14,240 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Investing in our people
- Protecting our planet
- Enabling governance
- Furthering sustainable growth
Environmental Achievements
- 15% renewable energy consumption
- 3 billion PET bottles reused
- 8,888 tons of production scraps reused
- 67% of production waste recycled and recovered
- -2.5% production-related CO2e emissions
Social Achievements
- 64% employee engagement index
- 92% leadership vacancies staffed locally
- 14.4 average training hours per employee
Governance Achievements
- 9 supplier audits performed
- 100% of new joiners trained on Code of Conduct
- Zero critical IT incidents
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- 40% products with EPDs
Short-term Goals:
- <0.24 lost-time accident frequency rate
- 80% leaders staffed locally
- 65% employee engagement index
- -3% CO2e emissions
- -3% energy consumption
- -3% water withdrawal
- 70% waste recycled and recovered
- 100% of new joiners trained on Code of Conduct
- Zero critical IT incidents
- 10 supplier audits
- 50% suppliers assessed
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing GHG emissions
- Reducing energy consumption
- Reducing water withdrawal
- Improving waste management
- Ensuring supplier compliance
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in renewable energy sources
- Optimizing production processes
- Implementing waste reduction initiatives
- Conducting supplier audits and self-assessments
- Improving data collection and reporting methodologies
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 9/year
Responsible Procurement
- Armacell Supplier Code of Conduct
- Sustainable Procurement Policy
- ESG-related questions in supplier self-assessment
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB Construction Materials Industry Standard
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 14: Life Below Water
Armacell's products and operations contribute to these goals through energy efficiency, resource conservation, waste reduction, and the use of recycled materials.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ArmaPET® Eco50
- ArmaFlex® Ultima with FlameDefense™ technology
Awards & Recognition
- NIA Platinum Safety Excellence Award
- NIA 2024 Premier Industry Manufacturer