Implenia Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (specific figures not available in report, but a 15% reduction target is set for 2025)
- Increased use of wood in construction (50,000 cubic meters annually in Switzerland alone, with plans to increase further)
- Use of at least 50% recycled concrete in own development projects
Social Achievements
- Implemented a Group-wide change management program to support employees through change processes
- Improved safety figures (53 accidents per 1,000 full-time positions, best ever result)
- Increased proportion of women in the company to 14.1% (from 13.5% in 2019)
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Committee in 2019
- Implemented Value Assurance process for project evaluation
- Annual binding shareholder vote on maximum compensation for Board of Directors and IEC
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero CO2 emissions by 2050
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce group-wide CO2 emissions by 15% by 2025
- At least 75% of materials and services purchased from sustainably assessed suppliers by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impacting revenue and operations
- Supply chain disruptions
- Necessary acceleration in strategy implementation resulting in negative one-time effects (write-downs, re-evaluations, restructuring)
- Legacy projects requiring write-downs and re-evaluations
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented comprehensive measures to protect employees (on construction sites and in offices)
- Accelerated strategy execution and focused on core competencies
- Portfolio adjustments, restructuring, and rightsizing of businesses and functions
- Divestments and ramp-downs of non-strategic and non-profitable areas
- Externalization of asset-heavy activities
- Optimized cash management
- Implemented Value Assurance approach for project selection
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Around 40% of suppliers assessed against sustainability criteria
Responsible Procurement
- Minimum sustainability standards for all suppliers; higher-level requirements to differentiate partners
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Composite wood ceiling (patent pending)
- Sustainable real estate products
Awards & Recognition
- IR Magazine Award for "BEST ANNUAL REPORT (SMALL CAP)"
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable Development & Construction
- Sustainable Supply Chain
- Green Construction Sites
- CO2 Reduction
- Environmental Protection
- Circular Economy
- Sustainability in our DNA
- Committed Employees
- Implenia without borders
- Ethical Governance
- Sustainable Finance
- Digital & Integrated Processes
Environmental Achievements
- Careful treatment of concrete scrubbing slurry saved around four million litres of fresh water in the Albvorland Tunnel project, resulting in around 20% less water used in concrete production.
- 98.8% of construction waste was recycled on a coastal highway project in Norway.
- 600 trees planted through the recycling of used computers.
- Testing of chitosan (from crab shells) and DissOil (from cork) for sustainable water and oil absorption on construction sites.
- Recycling of old bridge beams for reuse in a new bridge in Sandvika, Norway.
Social Achievements
- Low accident rates achieved through a strong safety culture and leadership commitment.
- Implementation of digitalised safety inspections on the Düdingenplus project.
- Accident-free night work for six years on a noise abatement walls project in Germany.
- Use of simplified safety data sheets to improve chemical handling safety on the Métro Lyon project.
- Use of personal experience videos to promote safety awareness on the CERN project.
- Daily focus on safety through tours, discussions, and reporting on the E16 project in Norway.
Governance Achievements
- Integration of ESG criteria into business and investment decisions.
- Transparent sustainability criteria for supplier assessment (aiming for 75% coverage by 2025).
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Group-wide CO2 emissions by 15% by 2025.
- 75% of materials and services purchased from sustainably assessed suppliers by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Time pressure leading to shortcuts and increased risk of accidents.
- Complacency and routine leading to safety hazards.
- Proper assessment of all suppliers down to individual trades remains a challenge.
Mitigation Strategies
- Emphasis on safety as a leadership issue, with zero-tolerance for irresponsible behavior.
- Implementation of safety rules, including the “stop” rule, and regular training.
- Promoting a culture of cooperation and trust to address challenges proactively.
- Systematic assessment of suppliers against transparent sustainability criteria.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Around 40% of suppliers assessed.
Responsible Procurement
- Transparent sustainability criteria for supplier assessment.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Composite timber ceiling for the “Pi” project in Zug.
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:50,672 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Social Responsibility
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 footprint from 62,981 tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2020 to 50,672 tonnes in 2022 (10.5% reduction after adjusting for revenue)
- Generated more than 1.3 gigawatt hours of green electricity through photovoltaic systems (20% increase from previous year)
- Implemented significant improvements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in over 40 development projects based on SIA energy efficiency path
- Reduced CO2 emissions by two-thirds at the new safety tunnel for the Crapteig road tunnel (CH) by using fibre-reinforced concrete
Social Achievements
- Implenia Connect headquarters received Platinum WELL certification
- Steady reduction in accident rate for many years; 43 accidents per thousand full-time jobs in 2022
Governance Achievements
- Sustainability Report compiled in line with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards
- Received top ESG ratings from Sustainalytics (Industry Top Rated), MSCI (AAA), and EcoVadis (Gold status)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: WELL Platinum (Implenia Connect headquarters), EcoVadis Gold, Advanced Circular Globe Label (Real Estate Products Business Unit)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed