Climate Change Data

Rotovia hf.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-2023)

Reporting Period: 2022-2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:280,000 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Circular Economy
  • Employee Engagement
  • Gender Equality
  • Health & Safety
  • Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Sustainable Resource Management
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Surpassed 2023 recycling target of 2.5% achieving 3.6% recycling content.
  • Converted one oven to green energy in early 2024, saving approximately 390 MT of CO2e annually.
  • Installed 399 kW solar panel system in Deventer, producing 237 MWh (around 20% of site's electricity usage).

Social Achievements

  • 76% of Rotovia staff reported overall job satisfaction in 2023.
  • 62% of Rotovia staff would recommend Rotovia as a good workplace.
  • Implemented HR Monitor software to measure employee satisfaction and enable continuous improvement.

Governance Achievements

  • Established Rules of Procedures for the Board of Directors.
  • Approved a Code of Conduct with clear ethical standards and requirements.
  • Completed equal pay certification for Sæplast and Tempra.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Carbon-free rotomolding ovens by 2028.
  • 30% of products taken back by 2028.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve 20% recycling content by 2028.
  • Convert 25% of machinery to green energy by 2028.
  • Achieve 85% employee participation rate and 85% satisfaction rate by 2028.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 emissions by 5% in 2024, 7.5% in 2025, 10% in 2026, 12.5% in 2027, and 15% in 2028.
  • Achieve 4% recycling content in 2024.
  • Increase employee participation rate to 75% and satisfaction rate to 78% in 2024.

Environmental Challenges

  • Availability of recycled materials for rotomolding.
  • Transitioning rotomolding ovens from fossil fuels to green energy.
  • Meeting ambitious recycling targets.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Mapping product portfolio to identify suitability for recycled materials.
  • Identifying suppliers of recycled materials.
  • Issuing process guidelines for using recycled materials.
  • Gradually increasing recycling content in products.
  • Introducing a take-back service for customers.
  • Converting ovens to electricity and evaluating other energy sources like hydrogen.
  • Investing in renewable energy sources like solar panels.
  • Optimizing oven heating and cooling cycles to reduce energy usage.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Using recycled materials

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Transition Risks
  • Disruption in energy supply
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 50001:2018

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte ehf.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 2
  • 5
  • 8
  • 9
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 17

Rotovia focuses on these SDGs through its operations, including improving food safety, promoting diversity, improving operational efficiency, running sustainable operations, minimizing environmental impact, measuring and reducing emissions, complying with Operation Clean Sweep, and participating in international cooperation.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • VARIBOX IBCs (reusable up to 10 years)
  • Sæplast DMPC1450 Meat Log Container