Kornit Digital Ltd
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:168 tCO2e (Scope 1) + 1923 tCO2e (Scope 2) in 2020
Scope 1 Emissions:168 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:1923 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:15,775 GJ in 2020
Water Consumption:714 m3 in 2020
Waste Generated:393 tons in 2020 (63 tons non-hazardous, 330 tons hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Care
- People
- Governance
- Supply Chain ESG
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions per sqm compared to analog printing by up to 83%
- Refurbished approximately 700 ink print-heads for Kornit Digital Atlas systems
- Implemented two community-based forestry projects in Israel to offset carbon emissions from Atlas printer production (104% offset ratio)
Social Achievements
- Won the Human Resources Excellence Competition for Activities and Initiatives in COVID-19
- Maintained a 94% employee satisfaction rate
- Launched a global volunteering program during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Offered various support initiatives for employees and their families during the pandemic
Governance Achievements
- Board of Directors held 14 meetings in 2020 with a 98% average attendance rate
- All employees completed mandatory compliance training in 2020 with zero non-compliance incidents
- Implemented comprehensive chemical management policies
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Use 20% recycled content in ink bottles by 2025
- Increase community investment by 15% and funding by 20% by 2023
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce ink waste by ~60% by 2021
- Achieve 95% Starfire print heads refurbishment yield by 2023
- Reduce VOC emissions by at least 25% by 2023
- Eliminate Acute Toxic Amines, CMR, MIT and BIT from inks and products by 2023
- Increase investment in employee training by 40% and training hours by 10% by 2021
- Increase women in management by 50% and employees from under-employed populations by 3% by 2025
- 100% of new suppliers sign a written commitment regarding the Code of Ethics by 2022
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Increased energy expenses for cooling processes due to rising temperatures in Israel
- Risks related to chemical storage and national security circumstances in Israel
- Climate risks in global facilities (scarcity of materials, international regulations)
Mitigation Strategies
- Organizational resilience, positive approach, professionalism and agility to overcome pandemic challenges
- Careful consideration of energy expense increases in projections
- Extra measures to ensure chemical management policies are met and hazardous materials are secure
- Evaluation of climate change risks under the TCFD framework
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Conflict Minerals Policy
- Compliance with ISO 14000, REACH, and RoHS
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Increased temperatures leading to higher energy costs for cooling
- Scarcity of critical materials from suppliers
Transition Risks
- Changes in international regulations related to chemicals management
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and processes
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- NeoPigment™ Eco-Rapid Ink Set
- R-Series printheads with recirculating ink system
- Atlas MAX system with MAX Technology
Awards & Recognition
- EDP Award 2020 for NeoPigment™ Robusto Softener
- IT Excellence Award for Kornit Digital’s IT Department
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:3220.3 MTCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:740 MTCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:2480.3 MTCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:10% (estimated savings from solar panels)
Total Energy Consumption:31607 GJ
Water Consumption:4094 m3
Waste Generated:846 tonnes
Carbon Intensity:11.9 MTCO2e per million USD revenues in 2022.
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Water Conservation
- Waste Management
- Sustainable Sourcing
- Overproduction Prevention
- Product Safety
- Ethical Marketing
- Inclusivity
- Employee Health and Safety
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Community Engagement
- Anti-Corruption
- Cybersecurity
- Data Privacy
Environmental Achievements
- Installed 1,000 square meters of solar panels at the new ink manufacturing site in Kiryat Gat.
- Increased non-hazardous waste recycling from 56% in 2021 to 88% in 2022.
- Introduced a new flushing solution reducing VOCs by over 12 metric tons monthly.
- Released Kornit Atlas MAX POLY, enabling customers to use on-demand technology on polyester and blends.
Social Achievements
- 47% of new hires were women (compared to 29% in 2021).
- Provided employees with an average of ~6 hours of professional and personal development training.
- Established a cross-functional task force to improve employee engagement.
- Created a dedicated training program on managing diverse teams for all managers and team leaders.
Governance Achievements
- Obtained ISO 45001 certification for 20% of facilities.
- One whistleblower complaint filed, dismissed after investigation.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 75% by 2030.
- Achieve energy-efficient certification for all facilities by 2030.
- Reduce 50% of VOC emissions through customer production processes by 2030.
- Divert 90% of non-hazardous waste from landfills by 2030.
- Develop and implement a “Kornit Index” for inclusiveness in all partnerships with fashion designers by 2030.
- Provide every employee with at least 30 hours of professional training annually by 2030.
- Achieve an eNPS of 80% by 2030.
- 70% of all customers will undergo safety training via a designated digital portal by 2030.
Medium-term Goals:
- Perform ESG audits of 20% of material suppliers by 2027.
- Achieve a workforce of 40% women with women holding 40% of managerial roles by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Establish an evaluation index to enable customers to track and monitor water conservation impact by 2025.
- Achieve full gender pay parity by 2025.
- Implement a requirement for all employees in technical positions to complete at least six hours of safety training annually by 2025.
- Obtain ISO 45001 for all facilities by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Expected increase in some environmental metrics due to the opening of a new ink manufacturing site and a strategic acquisition.
- Decrease in eNPS and employee engagement scores compared to the previous year.
- Challenging macroeconomic environment impacting progress on long-term sustainability goals.
Mitigation Strategies
- Improving data quality and calculation methodologies.
- Establishing a cross-functional task force to analyze employee survey results and develop action plans.
- Focusing on supporting customers, partners, and employees through macroeconomic headwinds.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: No audits performed in 2022. Initiated development of a sustainable procurement framework.
Responsible Procurement
- Development of a sustainable procurement framework.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB
Certifications: bluesign® System Partner, ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX®
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
- SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
The report details how Kornit's initiatives contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Kornit Atlas MAX POLY
Awards & Recognition
- bluesign® System Partner