Constellium SE
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:8.8 million mt CO2eq (5.92 mt CO2eq/mt shipped)
Scope 1 Emissions:1130 k mt CO2eq
Scope 2 Emissions:702 k mt CO2eq
Scope 3 Emissions:7000 k mt CO2eq
Renewable Energy Share:0%
Total Energy Consumption:19,081 TJ
Water Consumption:24.98 million m3
Waste Generated:189,236 tons
Carbon Intensity:5.92 mt CO2eq per mt of product shipped in 2023
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Circular Economy
- Employee Health and Safety
- Gender Diversity
- Supplier Responsibility
- Community Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Increased recycled metal input to 42% in 2023 (GRI 301-2 standards)
- 84% waste recycling rate in 2023
- Reduced water withdrawal by 11.5% vs 2022
- 10% improvement in energy performance year-over-year at Neuf-Brisach after Smartmelt installation
Social Achievements
- Recordable Case Rate of 1.95 in 2023 (below 2 for the fourth consecutive year)
- Increased percentage of women in professional and management roles to 24% in 2023 (vs 21% in 2021)
- Launched ConstelliumCARES Fund, committing up to €1 million per year to support community projects
Governance Achievements
- 88% of key and high-risk suppliers signed the Supplier Code of Conduct in 2023
- 68% of Group annual spending on evaluated key and at-risk suppliers in 2023
- Implemented a digital platform across all sites for collecting and consolidating energy and GHG Scope 1 and 2 data
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Develop a zero-emission casthouse
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce our Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions intensity by 30% in 2030 vs 2021
- Increase our recycled metal input to over 750k mt by 2026
- At least 50% of all aluminium used to be from recycled sources by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce our Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 30% in 2030 vs 2021
- Reach a 1.5 Recordable Case Rate by 2025
- Increase the percentage of women in professional and management roles to 25% in 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Increased Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity in 2023 due to energy crisis in Europe, negative mix evolution, and inability of some facilities to adapt energy consumption to lower volumes
- Increased Scope 3 emissions intensity in 2023 due to increased footprint of imported primary metal ingots and low-emitting primary production curtailment in Europe
- Quality and availability of post-consumer scrap for aluminium recycling
- Competition for skilled workforce
- Gender diversity gap in workplaces
- Addressing the diverse needs of communities across three continents
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing new technologies (Smartmelt) and exploring options for a zero-emission casthouse
- Transitioning to renewable energy
- Improving own recycling processes, creating closed-loop recycling initiatives, working with stakeholders to increase scrap collection rates, and partnering for better scrap sorting
- Investing in talent development programs (Global Engineering Development Program, Leadership Development Program, Executive Leadership Program), improving communication, and building employee engagement
- Increasing diversity in hiring, supporting women’s career development, putting more women in leadership roles, and ensuring equitable pay practices
- Launching ConstelliumCARES Fund to support community projects
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 68% of Group annual spending on evaluated key and at-risk suppliers in 2023
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Sourcing Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct aligned with the UN Global Compact
- EcoVadis assessments for key and at-risk suppliers
- Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certification for metal suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events that may damage production facilities and disrupt value chains
Transition Risks
- New regulations around emissions trade schemes, market demand for material substitution, and negative perceptions of climate change-related actions
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and processes
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard (8 sites)
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit (limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
Constellium's initiatives contribute to these goals through decarbonization efforts, circular economy initiatives, responsible resource management, and sustainable product development.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- High Recycled Content (HRC) alloy for beverage cans
- New 5xxx alloy for automotive applications
- Airware® solutions for aerospace applications
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis platinum rating
- ISS-oekom Prime Status and B rating
- MSCI ESG Ratings AA rating
- Best Performer Award from Airbus
- Brandon Hall Group Award for Best Unique or Innovative Leadership Program