Climate Change Data

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