Lhoist Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:1176 kg CO2/t
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:34%
Total Energy Consumption:1246 GWh
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Carbon emissions reduction
- Resource valorization
- Biodiversity
- Community engagement
- Safety
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Employee well-being
- Sustainable supply chain
- Circular economy
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced combustion CO2 emissions per burnt ton by 11% compared to 2018 baseline.
- Achieved 34% renewable electricity share.
- Lime and dolime processing waste ratio of 3.2% (target <2.9%).
- 76% of active quarries have Biodiversity Management Plans.
- Launched LEVEL|GREEN™, low-carbon lime and mineral products with ~80% emission reduction compared to standard production.
- Implemented biomass wood pellets at several sites, reducing CO2 intensity of combustion emissions at Rety by 23%.
- Constructed a new photovoltaic park in Belgium, saving 2,100 tons of CO2 per year.
- Implemented zero-waste procedure for changing fuel lances in Central Europe, valorizing 500 tons of product per lance change.
- Repurposed combustion by-product in Malaysia for brick making.
Social Achievements
- Reached 30.1% women in professional and management roles.
- Reduced Lost Time Incident Rate to 4.0 (target 3.8).
- Implemented complaint management processes in all operations.
- Launched a well-being program in the UK including counseling, mental health app, and first aiders.
- Held suicide awareness workshops in the UK.
- Launched apprentice program for 40 women in Brazil.
- Anderson plant (USA) provided a new community center for Sherwood community.
Governance Achievements
- 96% of large sourcing projects (>€100k) integrated sustainability criteria in RFPs.
- 65% of procurement spend with suppliers accepting the Lhoist Supplier Code of Conduct.
- 100% of Lhoist divisions have circular economy initiatives.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- 50% reduction in carbon emissions from fuel combustion by 2030 (compared to 2018).
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Market evolutions difficult to anticipate.
- Safety performance not yet at desired level.
- Need for improved infrastructure to transport captured CO2.
Mitigation Strategies
- Adapting to market changes creatively.
- Continued commitment to "Go for Zero" safety ambition.
- Developing partnerships and infrastructure for CO2 transport and storage (EVEREST, GOCO2, CalCC, Peak Cluster projects).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Lhoist Supplier Code of Conduct
- Integration of sustainability criteria in RFPs
- Green alternative catalog for office supplies and lab consumables.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of low-carbon products (LEVEL|GREEN™), CCUS projects.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: EcoVadis
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: EcoVadis
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- LEVEL|GREEN™
- Oxyfertil®
Awards & Recognition
- European Innovation Fund grant for EVEREST project
- European Innovation Fund grant for CalCC project