Bitron Industrie S.p.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:51,641 tCO2e/year (Location Based)
Scope 1 Emissions:9,210 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:42,431 tCO2e/year (Location Based)
Renewable Energy Share:13.6% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:560,105 GJ/year
Water Consumption:215 Megalitres/year
Waste Generated:8,152 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Economic Performance
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Product Quality
- Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Ethics and Integrity in Business
- Customer Relations and Satisfaction
- Sustainable Use of Resources
- Human Capital Development
- Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
- Direct Environmental Impacts
- Innovation and Sustainable Product Development
- Local Community Development and Indirect Economic Impacts
- Employee Welfare and the Welfare System
Environmental Achievements
- Avoided approximately 337 tons of CO2eq emissions through photovoltaic plants and Guarantee of Origin certificates.
- Reduced total CO2e emissions by around 23% (from 66,648 to 51,641 tons).
- Reduced Scope 1 emissions by 32% and Scope 2 emissions by 20%.
- Reduced energy consumption by approximately 10%.
Social Achievements
- Maintained a stable level of employment.
- Increased the number of women employees to 47.2% of the total workforce.
- Implemented smartworking to improve work-life balance.
- Provided 55,634 hours of training (approximately 10 hours per employee).
Governance Achievements
- Updated sustainability policies and supplier code of conduct.
- No cases of discrimination, corruption, or regulatory non-compliance were recorded.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impacting production and operations.
- Reduction in orders from an electricity provider.
- Maintaining high safety standards during the pandemic.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented extraordinary safety protocols and strict measures to mitigate COVID-19 risks.
- Rescheduled deliveries and revised production programs.
- Implemented remote meetings and digital communication tools.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 745 suppliers qualified based on social and environmental criteria.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier code of conduct
- B-SupPort supplier management portal
- Supplier self-assessment questionnaires
- On-site visits
- Requirement of quality and sustainability certifications (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, SA 8000, ISO 27001)
- Compliance with ELV, RoHS III, REACH regulations, and Conflict Minerals legislation.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, TISAX
Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche S.p.A. (Limited Assurance)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Multistandard fast charging stations for electric vehicles
- New door switches for vehicles with capacitive sensors
- Intelligent water valve for automotive use
- Ultra Fast Charger for electric vehicles
Awards & Recognition
- FCH-JU Best Success Story 2020