KATKO Oy
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-2024)
Reporting Period: 2019-2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:5620 tCO₂e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:50 tCO₂e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:950 tCO₂e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:4620 tCO₂e/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate and Environment
- People and Society
- Sustainability Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Invested in a new energy-efficient manufacturing facility in Finland, minimizing staff commutes and improving logistics access.
- Made significant improvements to workplace safety and comfort, including modern spaces and gym facilities.
- Invested in energy efficiency improvements: factory layout, lighting, ventilation, air conditioning, and energy-efficient machinery.
- Implemented the use of recycled plastics in production.
- Invested in machinery for reusing excess plastic generated during production.
- Reduced the carbon footprint of new KU 16-40 A load break switches by approximately 20% compared to the previous generation.
Social Achievements
- Invested in employee wellness programs, including on-site gym facilities, comprehensive health services & insurance, and ergonomic workspaces.
- Implemented regular employee performance discussions focusing on development and improvement.
- Provided various training opportunities for employees, ranging from internal to external professional development programs.
Governance Achievements
- Made sustainability a key part of the corporate strategy.
- Commissioned a validated GHG calculation from Gaia Oy.
- Created a Suppliers Code of Conduct to ensure supplier alignment with ethical, environmental, and quality standards.
- Implemented robust safety protocols, including regular risk assessments and safety training.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Aim to achieve carbon neutrality in operations well before 2035.
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and other relevant certifications for modern products.
Environmental Challenges
- Largest source of emissions is other indirect emissions (Scope 3), mainly from purchased goods and services.
- Minimizing the carbon footprint of raw materials sourcing.
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for selected products.
- Continuing investment in sustainable practices within manufacturing processes.
- Improving facilities' infrastructure and working environment while maximizing energy efficiency.
- Refining supply chain strategy to prioritize supplier responsibility and local sourcing of raw materials.
- Investing in procurement strategy to ensure the sustainability of suppliers’ operations.
- Minimizing the carbon footprint of products through R&D.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Suppliers Code of Conduct
- Prioritizing suppliers near manufacturing facilities
- Focus on local sourcing of raw materials
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- KU 16-40 A load break switches (20% reduced carbon footprint)
- ABS plastic products made with 100% recycled plastic
- Black Polycarbonate installation enclosures made with 100% recycled plastic