Johnson Matthey Plc
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-04 to 2022-03, 2022-04 to 2023-03)
Reporting Period: 2021-04 to 2022-03
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
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Air pollution
- Resource conservation
- Water consumption
- Waste reduction
- Health and safety
- Diversity and inclusion
- Community investment
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standard: Core option
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Avieco
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 7
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Ethics and Compliance
- Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- On track for a reduction in scope 1+2 CO2e emissions from a 2019/20 baseline. Progress against 2030 targets closely monitored by the Societal Value Committee.
- Raised climate ambition to put us firmly on SBTi’s .5˚C pathway to net zero for 2029/30. This commits us to reducing Scope 1+2 and Scope 3 emissions by 42% by 2030, compared to 2019/20 levels.
Social Achievements
- Reviewed progress and provided feedback on the roadmap to achieve our diversity and inclusion goals.
- Approved a standalone human rights policy.
Governance Achievements
- Assessed and approved a refreshed group strategy
- Monitored the transformation programme
- Appointed Barbara Jeremiah as an independent non-executive director
- Approved investments and strategic partnerships linked to our strategic milestones
- Reviewed previous strategic decisions and evaluated the learnings to further improve governance processes
- Implemented changes to improve the Governance Framework and simplified committees at GLT level
- Approved changes to simplify the Delegation of Authority Framework
- Approved updates to policies to ensure alignment with best practice
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve greater than 40% of female representation across professional management by 2030
- Reduce Scope 1+2 and Scope 3 emissions by 42% by 2030, compared to 2019/20 levels
- 50 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions avoided per year by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce our cost base by £150m over three years
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Impact of Covid-19, Russia/Ukraine conflict, and other geopolitical and economic issues on risk environment and financial reporting processes.
- Automotive customers constraining production volumes (Clean Air)
- Lower precious metal prices and lower refinery intake volumes due to lower scrap levels (PGMS)
Mitigation Strategies
- Comprehensive improvement programme across JM’s financial and operational controls, including raising awareness and simplifying requirements.
- New form of site extended audit covers several core processes based on an assessment of risk.
- Flexibility of assurance plans to respond to emerging risks.
- Group transformation and cost reduction targets
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Global Human Rights Policy
- Conflict Minerals and Cobalt Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Severe weather related impacts
Transition Risks
- Introduction of carbon taxes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
- Hydrogen Technologies
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UK Corporate Governance Code 2018, TCFD
Third-party Assurance: PwC
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Hydrogen technologies
- Catalyst coated membranes (CCMs)