Climate Change Data

Aluminium Duffel BV

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:536,527 ton CO2e (cradle-to-gate non-automotive in 2020)
Scope 1 Emissions:27,653 ton CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:13,104 ton CO2e (market-based, GOO)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:55% (electricity)
Total Energy Consumption:1,209,060 GJ
Water Consumption:410,878 m³
Waste Generated:23,702 tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for offsite wind energy.
  • Planning to install solar panels on roofs in 2024 and surrounding grounds in 2025.
  • Implemented measures to reduce energy consumption, reducing carbon footprint and bolstering operational efficiency.
  • Introduced a new scalper improving efficiency, reducing waste, and lowering maintenance costs.

Social Achievements

  • Launched a Cultural Transformation programme to improve transparency and accountability.
  • Increased focus on the psychological aspects of the working environment in the Safety Excellence Plan 2023.
  • Introduced a comprehensive Code of Conduct.
  • Initiated various community engagement programs to minimise potential nuisance for neighbours.
  • Launched the Green & Healthy Challenge promoting a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

Governance Achievements

  • Introduced an updated Code of Conduct.
  • Regular updates on compliance matters during steering committee meetings.
  • Triennial compliance audits related to Environment, Health and Safety.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Carbon neutrality by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • CO2e footprint of aluminium products: 3.5 kg CO2e/kg alu (Scope 1+2+3) by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Zero recordable injuries by 2025
  • CO2e footprint of aluminium products: 5.0 kg CO2e/kg alu (Scope 1+2+3) by 2025
  • 15% reduction in energy (Scope 1+2) by 2025 (baseline 2021)
  • Increase automotive pre-consumer scrap rate to 35% by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Limited resources.
  • Severe economic downturn impacting demand and increasing production costs.
  • Stagnation in safety figures.
  • Need to improve Learning & Development initiatives.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Pragmatically integrating sustainable practices into operations.
  • Firm commitment to sustainability despite economic challenges.
  • Narrowing safety focus in 2024 to top 10 hazards.
  • Creating an Aluminium Duffel academy in September 2023 to centralize learning and development initiatives.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: SupplierAssurance SAQ 5.0 and Ecovadis assessments.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct considering health and safety, human rights, and environmental aspects.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Climate-related events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ASI Performance Standard, ASI Chain of Custody Standard

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • ECOLITE™ and SUPERLITE ®200 automotive products
  • Scrap-absorbing alloy

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed