Climate Change Data

Caesarstone

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-2020)

Reporting Period: 2019-2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:35,512,659 tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2)
Scope 1 Emissions:5,348 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:30,165 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:302,918 GJ/year
Water Consumption:50,388,000 m3/year
Waste Generated:165 tons/year (hazardous and non-hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:11.26 KgCO2e/SQM product in FY2020

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainable Products
  • Environmentally Responsible Production
  • Health & Safety
  • Social Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • 70% reduction in packaging waste for main raw material between 2015 and 2017
  • 95% of water used in the production process recycled
  • 24% reduction in water use per slab since 2015
  • 5% decrease in global GHG emissions (Scope 1,2)
  • 13% reduction in paper usage in production facilities from 2018 to 2020
  • Overall 2% waste reduction of hazardous and non-hazardous waste

Social Achievements

  • Launched Master of Stone program for fabricators focusing on health and safety
  • 72% reduction in Loss Time Injuries (LTI) from 2018 to 2020
  • 9% reduction of our rate of turnover in 2020 vs. 2019
  • Support for local community initiatives in Israel, including Yad LaYeled HaMeyuchad and Beit Taf Youth Hostel
  • Support for Camp Quality in Australia

Governance Achievements

  • Established Nuphar & Lotus programs to implement EHS best practices
  • No significant fines or non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws in 2020
  • No legal actions pending or completed during 2019-2020 alleging corrupt practices or anti-competitive behavior
  • Implemented a new performance review system resulting in an 18% increase in performance reviews in 2020 vs. 2019

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • 10% decrease by 2025 in energy consumption
  • 10% decrease per slab by 2025 in municipal water use
  • 2% overall waste reduction of hazardous and non-hazardous waste

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19
  • Finding a secondary use for sludge produced as a byproduct
  • Reducing styrene and silica emissions
  • Managing noise emissions from Sdot Yam facility
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented COVID-19 response plan including remote work, shift changes, and government furlough programs
  • Conducted a study to investigate potential commercial usage of Caesarstone sludge
  • Invested in RTOs, RCOs, dust filters, and scrubbers to reduce emissions
  • Completed a noise reduction project at Sdot Yam facility resulting in a 10-15% reduction in decibels

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 1-2 annual audits for major raw material suppliers, at least one audit every 3 years for smaller companies

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier code of conduct for responsible sourcing
  • Environmental and social criteria for supplier selection
  • Commitments from suppliers regarding human rights and labor standards

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, NSF, GREENGUARD GOLD, GREENGUARD

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13

Initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable products, responsible production, health and safety, and social responsibility

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Outdoor Collection

Awards & Recognition

  • Good Housekeeping Seal