Arcese Trasporti SpA
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:32,753 tCO2e/year (Scope 1)
Scope 1 Emissions:32,753 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2,274 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:265,841 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:7.3% (photovoltaic)
Total Energy Consumption:434,845 GJ/year
Waste Generated:2,463.3 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.851 tCO2eq/km (truck fleet)
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance & Ethics
- People
- Environment
- Quality and Innovation
Environmental Achievements
- Increased LNG vehicles in fleet in line with Scope 1 emission improvement objectives
- Switched to bio-LNG supplies, reducing tCO2eq by more than 99% compared to traditional LNG
- Reduced total energy consumption by 5.1% compared to 2020
- Reduced truck fleet fuel consumption by 5.5% compared to 2020
- 50% of sites upgraded to LED lamps in 2021
Social Achievements
- Launched ‘Birthday day off’ initiative
- Improved inclusion of all employees through employee-driven communication and surveys
- Deployed People Strategy, including new smart working policy and onboarding program
- Implemented exit interview process
- Increased training activity with 10,054 hours completed (68% increase from 2020)
Governance Achievements
- Maintained high level of surveillance and updated Organization Management and Control Model
- Improved network security
- Developed Supplier Code of Conduct
- Implemented cloud platform DocuSign for contract management, reducing paper consumption
- Implemented a digital process for delivery documentation (POD and eCRM) in UK, Sweden, and Germany
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero emissions
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase intermodal share in production setup and open new intermodal connections
- Increase collaboration with clients to customize more sustainable solutions
- Finalize and share Sustainability parameters with suppliers
- Develop internal policies to facilitate more sustainable commuting solutions for employees
- Implement the Supplier Portal platform
Short-term Goals:
- Implement the “Flexibility and Responsibility” policy
- Extend the “plastic-free water dispenser” solution to other Italian offices
- Complete the implementation of the CO2 emissions calculation tool
- Implement environmental requirements into the assessment process for supplier selection
- Implement new CO2 emission calculation tool
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Cyberattack on December 15, 2021
- COVID-19 pandemic
- Shortage of drivers
- General increase in fuel costs
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies
- Shut down all systems to prevent malware spreading after cyberattack; rebuilt core IT infrastructure in less than 48 hours
- Implemented MFA, advanced MDR Cybersecurity solution, and multi-tier architecture to prevent future cyberattacks
- Implemented smart working modality for white-collar workers
- Improved packaging procedures, handling methods, and cargo stowage criteria to reduce damage events
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Auditing of the most important carriers, turnover related
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Qualification process for suppliers
- DocuSign platform for contract management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
- Development of intermodal transport solutions
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Intermodal transport solutions
- Bio-LNG fuel
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Gold Medal
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:32,107 tCO2eq
Scope 1 Emissions:32,107 tCO2eq
Scope 2 Emissions:2,379.13 tCO2eq
Scope 3 Emissions:262,722.12 tCO2eq
Renewable Energy Share:6.7%
Total Energy Consumption:430,098.79 GJ
Water Consumption:4511 ML
Waste Generated:2,481.04 tons
Carbon Intensity:0.857 tCO2eq/km (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Integrity
- People
- Environment
- Quality and Innovation
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 1.09% compared to 2021
- Reduced truck fleet fuel consumption by 4.49% compared to 2021
- Increased share of LNG-powered vehicles in the fleet
- 99.9% of non-hazardous waste sent to recycling
Social Achievements
- Launched the first Arcese Academy, training 9 participants for LTL operations
- Reduced employee injuries by 36.8% compared to 2021
- Implemented a new smart working policy
- Launched "Arcese for women in Ukraine" fundraising project
Governance Achievements
- Improved EcoVadis rating to Gold Medal, ranking in the top 2% of companies in its sector
- 100% of governance members received e-training on anti-corruption
- No incidents of corruption reported in the last three years
- No legal actions for anti-competitive behaviour recorded
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase intermodal share in the production set-up
- Implement and test new sustainable fuels
- Increase the share of Arcese sites with “plastic-free water dispenser” solution
- Implement the Supplier Portal platform
Short-term Goals:
- Finalize the new CO2 emissions calculation tool
- Implement Green Router for FTL and LTL transport activities
- Finalize HR department organization to support the People Strategy
- Implement Supplier Code of Conduct
Environmental Challenges
- Automotive industry slowdown due to electronic chip shortage
- Intermodal network infrastructure issues reducing capacity
- Lack of drivers from subcontractors due to the war in Ukraine
- Energy crisis increasing cost of alternative fuels
- Lack of customer willingness to invest in premium fuels
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementation of a Vendor Lifecycle Management (VLM) platform
- Development of a new CO2 emissions calculation tool
- Implementation of Green Router for emission monitoring
- Introduction of Hybrid vehicles in the car fleet
- Testing of BEV vehicles and HVO fuel agreements
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Auditing of the most important carriers, turnover related
Responsible Procurement
- Compliance with Arcese Code of Ethics and applicable laws
- Development of a Supplier Code of Conduct (to be shared in 2023)
- Qualification process for suppliers
- Use of Enterprise Content Management software (ARXivar)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Gold Medal
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:29.142 tCO2eq/year (Scope 1)
Scope 1 Emissions:29.142 tCO2eq/year
Scope 2 Emissions:3.338 tCO2eq/year
Scope 3 Emissions:292.900 tCO2eq/year
Renewable Energy Share:5% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:400.180 GJ/year
Waste Generated:2.188 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.840 tCO2eq/km (truck fleet)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Consistent reduction in employee injuries
- Investment in alternative fuels, electric mobility, and long-haul intermodal transport
- Switch to Bio-LNG supplies
- Start of HVO supply
- Progressive upload to LED warehouse lighting
- Photovoltaic system in main branches installed
Social Achievements
- Launched global Diversity and Inclusion task force
- Introduced People Academy, a digital learning platform
- Extended Global Employee Survey at global level
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of an automatic system response when the SOC (Security Operation Centre) identifies a possible threat
- Implementation of supplier code of conduct
- All application/software moved to cloud solution
- Updated procedure and instruction about Whistleblowing
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Carbon neutrality by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- Decarbonization strategy
- Increase intermodal production share up to 3%
Short-term Goals:
- Corporate Carbon Footprint in 2024
- Implement by Q4 WAVE 2 of VLM Project
- Increase waste sorting disposal at the branches with environmental certification
- Proceed with the implementation of water dispenser at least on additional three branches
Environmental Challenges
- Escalating costs alongside declining rates and volumes in the logistics industry due to global geopolitical landscape
- Supply chain disruptions
Mitigation Strategies
- Defined Strategic Sustainability Roadmap
- Investment in alternative fuels, electric mobility and long-haul intermodal transport
- Vendor Lifecycle Management (VLM) platform for partners
- Global Employee Survey for feedback and action
- Development of alternative sourcing strategies (implied)
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Audits on site are carried out as well. Transport Purchasing department is responsible for auditing the most important carriers.
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for Business Partners
- Supplier assessment on sustainability issues
- VLM (Vendor Lifecycle Management) platform
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products (implied)
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, TAPA
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Various SDGs mentioned throughout the report
Initiatives aligned with various UN SDGs, as detailed in the report.
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Gold Medal