Endutex SGPS, S.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:265 tCO2eq per M€ generated (Scope 1 & 2, Industry only)
Renewable Energy Share:12% (Industry only)
Total Energy Consumption:224,742 GJ/year (Industry and Hospitality)
Water Consumption:18,000 m3/year (Hospitality) + 0.500 m3/year (Oeiras Tower)
Waste Generated:1,285 tons of non-hazardous waste + unspecified hazardous waste (Industry only)
Carbon Intensity:2,259.5 kg CO2 eq/tep (Endutex – Coated Technical Textiles)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Circular Economy
- Water
- Attracting and retaining talent
- Product quality and safety
- Health & safety
- Affected communities
- Ethics, integrity, and compliance
- Procurement practices
- Risk management and internal controls
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy intensity by 6% and specific energy consumption by 8% in Endutex – Coated Technical Textiles.
- Doubled the power installed in our photovoltaic plant, mitigating the emission of 273 tCO2eq.
- Reinforced water-based and PVC-free coating processes, decreasing energy consumption and GHG emissions.
- Developed the project “Biotex Generation”, providing textile solutions with a lower carbon footprint (CO2 emission reductions ranging from 29% to 65% for various products).
- Diverted almost 25% of total waste from disposal through reuse, recycling, and other recovery operations.
- Increased the use of recycled yarn by 72% compared to 2021.
- Increased the use of water-based chemical products by 45% compared to 2021.
Social Achievements
- Reduced turnover rate to 10.4% in the Industry sector and implemented several measures to improve working conditions and well-being of employees (monthly bonuses, overtime pay, gifts, insurance, partnerships for employee discounts).
- Reduced turnover rate in Hospitality & Real Estate to 46.8% while recruiting 60 new employees.
- Implemented a salary distinction for employees in Oeiras to better align with regional living costs.
- Provided 119.1 hours of training per employee in the Industry sector, including 290 hours focused on sustainability and ESG.
- Provided 42 hours of training per employee in the Hospitality & Real Estate sector.
Governance Achievements
- Revised Code of Conduct and Ethics in 2022.
- Appointed a regulatory compliance officer.
- Established a whistleblower channel.
- Developed a Supplier Code of Ethics and Conduct.
- Assessed 100% of new suppliers using environmental and social criteria.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase the percentages of renewable and recycled materials used in production.
- Implement additional water recovery initiatives.
Short-term Goals:
- Obtain Green Key and Biosphere certifications for Moov Hotels.
Environmental Challenges
- High energy consumption in the Industry sector.
- High staff turnover in the Hospitality & Real Estate sector.
- Difficulties in attracting and retaining talent (high priority risk).
- Global requirements in the automotive sector (high priority risk).
- Fixed costs and high commissions in Hospitality.
- Competition from new hotels.
- Uncertainty in raw material prices and availability.
- Environmental Management System not certified.
Mitigation Strategies
- Energy consumption reduction plan with annual targets based on energy intensity, carbon intensity, and specific energy consumption.
- Investment in renewable energy (photovoltaic plant).
- Implementation of energy conservation measures (thermal insulation, equipment upgrades, LED lighting).
- Development of sustainable products with lower carbon footprints.
- Implementation of talent retention measures (training, career development, improved working conditions).
- SWOT analysis to identify risks and opportunities.
- Supplier Code of Ethics and Conduct to ensure responsible practices.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 100% of new suppliers assessed using environmental and social criteria.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Ethics and Conduct
- Supplier Fact Sheet and Self-assessment Sheet
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Increased likelihood of extreme weather events
- Impacts on the health and well-being of workers
- Damage to structures and buildings
- Disruption to the supply and availability of raw materials and essential services
Transition Risks
- Loss of business opportunities or customers due to non-compliance with carbon footprint requirements
- More stringent criteria due to changes in government policy and environmental requirements
- Loss of customers and reputational damage due to poor performance on energy use, GHG emissions, and other environmental issues
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2021)
Certifications: OEKO-TEX STeP Level 3 (Endutex - Dyeing), ISO 9001, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, GOTS, GRS, OCS, RCS, SMETA (Endutex – Coated Technical Textiles)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Biotex Generation products
Awards & Recognition
- Travellers' Choice Award (Moov Hotels)