Cambrex Karlskoga AB
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:2607 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100% electricity (origin labelled hydropower), 88% steam (bio-based)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:6,000 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Health, Safety and Environment
- Water and use of resources
- Biodiversity
- Working conditions and community involvement
- Responsible business
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced emissions to air (TOC and VOC) year over year.
- Met all targets for wastewater emissions in 2022.
- Reduced total water use despite economic growth.
- Implemented more than 25 energy efficiency measures resulting in savings of 9,226 MWh of steam and 1,814 MWh of electricity since 2019.
- 99% of steam supplied by partner will be from renewable sources by 2025.
Social Achievements
- Increased incident reporting (positive indicator of reporting culture), while decreasing serious incidents.
- Implemented process safety training for all production personnel.
- Introduced a new, more comprehensive work permit form for increased safety.
- Invested in a new modern sprinkler system for increased safety.
- Maintained staff turnover around 10%.
Governance Achievements
- All qualified suppliers must sign Cambrex's Supplier Code of Conduct or demonstrate an equivalent.
- Annual training for staff involved in procurement on Supplier Qualification Policy and ethics policy.
- Systematic procurement process to counteract bribery and corruption.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce total water use by 20% by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 52% by 2030 (2018 baseline).
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Periods of persistent heat increasing demands on ventilation and cooling/heating systems.
- Increased water flows impacting sewage systems and water treatment plant efficiency.
- Scope 3 emissions constitute approximately 90% of Cambrex's total emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Measures introduced to reduce extraneous rain and meltwater entering process wastewater system.
- Ongoing work to reduce Scope 3 emissions through various initiatives.
- Measuring all water usage, controlling manufacturing processes, and installing smart cooling/heating systems to reduce water use.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: A number of audits undertaken annually on critical suppliers.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Supplier Qualification Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme heat
- Extreme precipitation
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
- SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
- SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- SDG 15: Life on land
Initiatives contribute to these goals through water conservation, renewable energy use, sustainable manufacturing processes, and biodiversity protection.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed