Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Energy Efficiency
• Indoor Air Quality
• Environmental Protection
• Workplace Safety
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 77% in shipping raw materials by using freight trains instead of trucks.
• Reduced carbon emissions by 30% in shipping finished goods to end customers due to a new centralized logistics platform.
• Reduced waste deposited in landfills in the US through recycling.
• Reduced finished goods scrap by 50% in the US.
• Electricity consumption dropped by 22% at the Haslingden plant in the UK (compared to 2007) and by 29% at Saint Martin Longueau, France (relative to 2006).
• Electricity consumption decreased by 37% in Ireland and 21% in Canada.
• New exhaust ventilation filtration system in Sweden will reduce energy consumption by an estimated 170,000 kWh/year.
• Reduced energy usage in three largest Swedish sales offices by 4%, 3.4%, and 8.4%.

Social Achievements

• Reduced short-term absenteeism due to illness by more than 50% and long-term sick leave rates by 80% in Sweden since 2003.
• Introduced a structured personnel fitness program at Camfil Farr Power Systems (CFPS) in Sweden.
• Trained 34 employees in Malaysia to create an in-house Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Supported the Sant Nischal Singhji (SNS) Foundation in India through financial donations and goods collection.
• Planted 500 trees in Thailand to protect mangroves.
• Donated funds in Italy to help purchase a minibus for disabled persons.
• Helped finance the construction of schools in Guinea Bissau.

Governance Achievements

• Published the Camfilcairing Code, outlining principles for energy efficiency, indoor air quality, business ethics, environmental and safety policies, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Introduced sustainability requirements into supplier contracts.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Balancing the protection of people's health with the reduction of carbon emissions.
• Global recession impacting sales in the Americas.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing energy conservation programs at offices and manufacturing facilities.
• Relocating production units to improve efficiency and expand resources (e.g., closing Railroad products in Oklahoma and relocating to other North American units; moving a Swedish production unit from Alingsås to Trosa; relocating Comfort Air production from Germany to Slovakia; opening a new sales office and warehouse in southern Germany).
• Acquiring distributor in Austria and integrating joint venture in India.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Inclusion of environmental protection, workplace environment, and human rights principles in supplier contracts.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Certifications: ISO 14001 (multiple units)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Hi-Flo XL series of low-energy filters

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Energy Efficiency
• Environmental Footprint Reduction
• Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
• Employee Well-being
• Sustainable Product Development
• Stakeholder Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy consumption by 21% compared to 2007.
• Improved energy efficiency of manufacturing plants by 38% compared to 2007.
• Increased waste recycling from 30% in 2007 to 50% in 2011.
• Reduced water consumption by 14% between 2007 and 2011.
• 67% of global sales in the Comfort Air segment were from most energy-efficient filter solutions in 2011 (8% growth since 2007).

Social Achievements

• Launched Camfilcairing Week, a group-wide sustainability program.
• Conducted a pilot employee satisfaction survey (CAMPAIR) to improve business.
• Implemented various employee health and well-being initiatives across different locations (e.g., ergonomic furniture, family-friendly policies, health screenings).
• Provided assistance to employees affected by the 2011 Thailand floods.

Governance Achievements

• Camfil Farr became a 100-percent-family-owned company.
• Integrated UN Global Compact principles into the Camfilcairing Code.
• Reported in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Balancing the protection of people's health with the reduction of carbon emissions.
• Meeting tightening energy-efficiency regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

• Proactive management of product performance and energy efficiency.
• Development of the most energy-efficient air filtration solutions on the market.
• Development of a common methodology for risk analysis, mitigation measures, prioritization and evaluation.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Constant dialogue with filter media suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Transition Risks

• Tightening energy-efficiency regulations

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, EN 16001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Energy-efficient air filters

Awards & Recognition

• Numerous awards and recognitions from various organizations (see page 15 of the report)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Product Sustainability & Innovation
• Production Sustainability - Environment
• Human Rights
• Labour
• Anti-Corruption
• Ethical Culture
• Sustainable Business
• Sustainable Logistics

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy consumption by 7% in relation to production volume
• Reduced waste by 3% in relation to production volume
• Launched Megalam EnerGuard, a HEPA filter with 3 times longer lifespan, 30-50% energy savings, and up to 40% lower total cost of ownership
• Won the Grand Indoor Climate Prize for Megalam EnerGuard
• Launched Absolute V high-airflow HEPA filters with 23% energy savings and 41% lighter weight
• Implemented right-size packaging reducing void fill and transport costs
• Achieved further quality and CSR certification (ISO 9001:2015 and In-Country Value certification in Middle East)

Social Achievements

• Assured workforce health with a global survey addressing remote work and safety concerns
• Continued investment in R&D with Tech Centre expansion
• Invested in new manufacturing facility in Arkansas
• Launched PowerEye service to improve gas turbine engine availability
• Celebrated European Diversity Month
• Several Camfil units achieved Level 2 GEEIS certification for workplace diversity
• Launched Clean Air Week
• Produced and supplied FFP2 masks to front-line workers
• Expanded leading position in Nordics through acquisition of Resema
• Continued CamfilCairing week with employee sustainability activities
• Began construction of state-of-the-art facility in China
• Provided disaster recovery response to tornado damage
• Acquired Airepure in Australia
• Conducted global surveys addressing remote working and safety

Governance Achievements

• Updated and submitted Communication on Progress (COP) to UN Global Compact
• Implemented Code of Conduct for Business Partners and Employees
• Implemented Owner’s Directive, Health and Safety Handbook, IT Security and Data Privacy Policies, and Whistleblower Policy
• Camfil Middle East received ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification and an In-Country Value certification

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Coronavirus pandemic impacting supply chains and operations
• Tornado damage at US production facility
• Increased energy consumption for end users leading to increased CO2 emissions
• Increased waste generation due to expansion in Crystal Lake
• Sick leave increased due to Covid pandemic
• Supplier non-compliance with laws and regulations
• Increased CO2 emissions from transport
• Difficulty in measuring molecular filter performance
• Data security and privacy risks

Mitigation Strategies

• Swift supply chain effort to meet demand for air filtration solutions
• Swift disaster recovery response to tornado damage
• Investment in new manufacturing facility in Arkansas
• Training and informing sales force and customers in Life Cycle Cost tool
• Implementation of yield system in production units
• Global Health & Safety Handbook and global operational scorecard
• Continuous trade compliance training
• New Code of Conduct for Employees and Business Partners
• New Global Supplier Qualification and Evaluation Process
• Implementing new logistics requirements
• Active participation in standards committees
• Active prevention and protection steps to minimize data security risks
• Security awareness training
• Lifecycle management of IT assets

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct for Business Partners
• Supplier Qualification and Evaluation Process

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, GRI, ISO 16890, ISO 10121, Eurovent

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3
• SDG 8
• SDG 11
• SDG 12
• SDG 13

Camfil's products and initiatives contribute to these goals through improved air quality, safe working conditions, sustainable buildings, resource efficiency, and climate action.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Megalam EnerGuard
• Absolute V filters
• CamProtect masks

Awards & Recognition

• Grand Indoor Climate Prize

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
• Energy Efficiency
• Sustainable Production
• Human Rights
• Anti-corruption
• Sustainable Transport

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions from gas turbines by 1,100 tons annually at Alto Garda Power’s power plant in Italy
• Reduced CO2 emissions upwards of 120,000 kg annually by switching inbound transport from road to rail at the Swedish factory
• Reduced solid waste within Molecular Contamination Control (MCC) by approximately 40% and liquid waste by 50% in 2021 compared to 2020
• Camfil Germany switched to 100% regional green electricity

Social Achievements

• Launched a global onboarding program for new hires at Camfil Academy
• Launched a new summer job training program in Camfil Ireland
• Established beekeeping on the rooftop of the Camfil Austria office in Vienna
• Donated City M air purifiers to Il Pertini Cultural Centre in Cinisello Balsamo, Italy
• CamfilCairng week with sustainability activities

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a new Code of Conduct for employees and business partners
• 95% of senior managers participated in annual training on sanctions and trade barriers
• 100% of new hires participated in online code of conduct training
• Camfil Australia obtained ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Uncertainty due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic
• Supply chain disruptions
• Increased prices for inputs and transport
• Increased sick leave due to COVID-19

Mitigation Strategies

• Adapted operations to meet higher demand for certain products
• Maintained high pace of investment in buildings and production equipment
• Implemented work shifts to ensure employee health and safety
• Implemented waste reduction measures

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct for Business Partners
• Environmental requirements included in all requests for quotations

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, UN Sustainable Development Goals

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 50001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, GEEIS (Gender Equality European & International Standard)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3 (Good health and well-being)
• SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
• SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
• SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
• SDG 13 (Climate action)

Camfil's products and initiatives contribute to these goals through improved air quality, sustainable production practices, employee well-being programs, and reduced environmental impact.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• CamClose panel prefilters
• Hi-Flo ES pocket filters
• City M air purifiers

Awards & Recognition

• Supplier of the Year award at the Climate Control Awards in Dubai