Iochpe-Maxion S.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:289,116.2 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 Market-Based)
Scope 1 Emissions:174,516.8 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:114,599.3 tCO2e/year (Market-Based)
Scope 3 Emissions:3,559,753.3 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:24.5% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:5,904,145 GJ/year
Water Consumption:864.5 ML/year
Waste Generated:28,298.5 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.000272 tCO2e/kg produced (Scope 1 & 2 Market-Based) in 2023
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Corporate Governance
- Supply Chain Management
- Social Impact
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced combined Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas absolute emissions by 14.4% and relative emissions by 13.2% compared to 2022.
- Reached 2025 Roadmap Zero GHG emissions intensity reduction goal of 30% early with a 2023 reduction of 13.2%.
- Reduced water consumption intensity by 27.68% when compared to 2020.
- Achieved a 6.4% reduction in Scope 1 emissions compared to the base year of 2019.
- Decreased Scope 2 emissions by 56.7% compared to 2019 and 31.2% compared to 2022.
Social Achievements
- Launched Supplier Code of Conduct.
- Published a new Health, Safety and Sustainability Policy.
- Facilitated over 250 local activities covering D&I topics, with 60% participation from blue-collar employees.
- Improved employee engagement score to 83% and enablement score to 77%.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained the practice of compensation metrics tied to ESG objectives for senior-level executives.
- Joined the United Nations Global Compact.
- Implemented the Permits Management tool for global visibility of permit-related information.
- Improved Ecovadis score to 58, moving from the 50th to the 69th percentile.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase renewable electricity use to 90% by 2030.
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 70% by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2025 (already achieved).
Environmental Challenges
- Addressing Scope 3 emissions, particularly purchased goods and services (99.2% of Scope 3 emissions).
- Managing risks related to climate change, including emerging carbon pricing mechanisms, changing customer behavior, extreme weather events, and increased raw material costs.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued advancement in understanding Scope 3 emissions, focusing on purchased goods and services.
- Implementing various initiatives to reduce carbon footprint, including capital and non-capital investments, process optimization, and energy-related projects.
- Developing contingency plans to maintain production capacity during extreme weather events.
- Working with supply chain teams to acquire more green metal options to reduce Scope 3 CO2 footprint.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 149 suppliers assessed (47% of total spend) in 2023.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- ESG criteria integrated into Supplier Risk Management Procedure
- AI-based platform for monitoring and mitigating risks among essential suppliers
- CDP and SAQ assessments
- Sustainability Supplier Award
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Cyclone, hurricane, typhoon
Transition Risks
- Emerging regulation carbon pricing mechanisms
- Changing customer behavior
- Increased cost of raw materials
Opportunities
- Resource efficiency
- Energy source diversification
- Resilience (production capacity diversification)
- Access to new markets (green steel and aluminum)
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, SASB Standards, TCFD Recommendations
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001, IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015
Third-party Assurance: Independent third-party assurance for GHG emissions data and financial results; internal verification for other information.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Various initiatives contribute to these goals as described throughout the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Green Wheel Transformative Project (ultra-low CO2 wheels)
- Lightweight inner valve truck wheel
- Industry’s lightest truck steel wheel
Awards & Recognition
- Certificate of Recognition from Toyota Motors Europe