Climate Change Data

EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023-05 to 2024-04, 2024-01-01 to 2024-06-30)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:181.2 kg CO2 per ton of product (Scope 1 + 2), over-compensated by climate protection projects
Scope 1 Emissions:37.0 kg/t product
Scope 2 Emissions:144.3 kg/t product
Renewable Energy Share:93.4% (worldwide)
Total Energy Consumption:1.72 MWh/t product
Water Consumption:54.0 m3/t product
Waste Generated:32.3 kg/t product

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate protection
  • Social commitment
  • Waste/water reduction
  • Energy efficiency
  • Work safety

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced water consumption by 60% since 2001 at Domat/Ems
  • Reduced energy consumption by 50% since 2001 at Domat/Ems
  • CO2 neutral worldwide (Scope 1+2) since July 1, 2020 through efficiency measures, biomass energy, and hydroelectric power
  • CO2 negative worldwide since 2021 through climate protection projects

Social Achievements

  • Largest vocational training company in southeast Switzerland, training 140 apprentices and 100 from other companies
  • Employee turnover below 10%
  • Equal pay analysis confirming equal pay for men and women in Swiss companies
  • Investments in vocational training and promotion of MINT education

Governance Achievements

  • Board of directors responsible for sustainability and climate protection
  • Comprehensive risk management system integrated into planning and leadership process
  • Compliance with valid legislation and guidelines, monitored by internal revision and Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
  • No cases of corruption worldwide in 2021

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce energy consumption to <1.50 MWh/t product by 2035
  • Reduce wastewater load to <0.15 kg TOC/t product by 2035
  • Reduce drinking water consumption to <45 m3/t product by 2035
  • Increase recycling quota to >75% by 2035
  • Reduce waste to <30 kg/t product by 2035
  • Reduce VOC to <0.10 kg/t product by 2035
  • Reduce dust to <0.03 kg/t product by 2035
  • Reduce anorg. gases to <0.01 kg/t product by 2035

Environmental Challenges

  • Transition risks related to legislation in Switzerland and the EU (CO2 pricing)
  • Risk of climate-induced customer demands
  • Risk of electricity supply failure and price increases
Mitigation Strategies
  • Company-wide risk management, annual risk evaluation by management
  • Continual reduction of emissions, waste, and wastewater
  • Expansion of renewable energy

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Risk-oriented audits performed by purchasing in cooperation with internal experts

Responsible Procurement
  • More-Supplier-Strategy to reduce risk of manufacturing interruptions
  • Code of Conduct instructing suppliers to use resources carefully

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Transition Risks
  • Legislation in Switzerland and the EU (CO2 pricing)
  • Climate-induced customer demands
  • Electricity supply failure and price increases
Opportunities
  • Replacement of metal using EMS' specialty polymers
  • Use of EMS' polymers for solar panels, turbines, wind turbine rotors
  • Commercialization of bio-based specialty polyamides

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards "Core" option, TCFD

Certifications: IATF 16949:2016 (EMS-GRIVORY, EMS-GRILTECH, EFTEC), ISO 9001:2015 (EMS-GRIVORY, EMS-GRILTECH, EFTEC), ISO 14001 (6 EMS Group companies)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 2
  • SDG 4
  • SDG 5
  • SDG 6
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 15

EMS contributes to these SDGs through various initiatives, including packaging applications, apprentice training, equal opportunity policies, water treatment plants, renewable energy use, employment in Grisons, infrastructure provision, and forestry management

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • High-performance polymers replacing heavy metal components

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:107,735 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:20,279 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:87,456 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:13.9 Mio. tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:93.0% (EMS worldwide)
Total Energy Consumption:1.76 MWh/t product
Water Consumption:53.1 m3/t product
Waste Generated:33.6 kg/t product

ESG Focus Areas

  • Economic Sustainability
  • Social Sustainability
  • Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced energy consumption by 69% between 2001 and 2020 and a further 2.4% in 2022.
  • CO2 neutral worldwide since 2021 through biomass and hydropower, and offsetting remaining emissions.
  • Developed new processes saving 30-50% energy (two plants operational, more to follow).

Social Achievements

  • Employee turnover rate below 10%.
  • Equal pay analysis confirmed equal pay between female and male employees.
  • Invests over CHF 5 million annually in apprentice training, training around 140 apprentices.

Governance Achievements

  • Board of Directors responsible for sustainability and climate protection.
  • Comprehensive risk management system integrated into planning and management process.
  • No cases of corruption in 2022.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) worldwide from 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035
  • Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 2035
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce energy consumption by 30% by 2025 (Energy -30% project)

Environmental Challenges

  • Extreme weather incidents affecting production or supply chain.
  • Rising average temperatures increasing energy demand for cooling.
  • Increased CO2 taxes on fossil fuels and chemicals.
  • Competitors catching up in sustainability.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Shortening supply chains and developing alternative suppliers.
  • Investing in resource and energy-efficient production.
  • Implementing energy-saving measures and increasing efficiency.
  • Developing GreenLine products and closing internal material cycles.
  • Investing in energy and resource-saving technologies and products.
  • Regular employee and customer surveys and improved communication.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Selecting suppliers considering raw materials with lowest possible CO2 emissions.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather incidents
  • Rising average temperatures
Transition Risks
  • Increased CO2 taxes
  • Tighter regulations in the circular economy
  • Energy security and stable energy costs
  • New technologies
  • Changing customer needs
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for low-emission products
  • Lower heating requirements in winter
  • Expanding market share due to higher competitor costs
  • Gaining market share with stricter regulation
  • Benefits from rising energy costs
  • Expanding portfolio of biobased products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards, UN Global Compact, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), TCFD

Certifications: IATF 16949:2016 (EMS-GRIVORY, EMS-GRILTECH), ISO 9001:2015 (EFTEC), ISO 14001 (EMS-GRIVORY, EMS-GRILTECH, several EFTEC sites)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 2
  • SDG 4
  • SDG 5
  • SDG 6
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 15

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • GreenLine biobased polyamides

Reporting Period: 2023-05 to 2024-04

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
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

  • CO2 reduction
  • Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • CO2 neutral (Scope 1 and Scope 2)
  • ISO 14001, EcoVadis Gold and ISCC certified

Social Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Challenging economic environment in 2023, high energy costs in Europe, high core inflation, higher interest rates, slump in German manufacturing industry, Chinese real estate crisis, reduced inventory stocks, stronger Swiss Franc
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focused on broad market penetration with specialties and innovations, realized new products and solutions providing energy and cost savings, developed new applications for electric vehicles, massively expanded sales and technical development resources in Asia, America and Europe, started acceleration program “Speed” to speed up processes by 30%, implemented investment program of more than CHF 300 million to increase capacity and energy efficiency

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, IFRS

Certifications: ISO 14001, EcoVadis Gold, ISCC

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • New products and solutions providing energy and cost savings, new applications for electric vehicles

Awards & Recognition

  • Special recognition for unique performance in customer-oriented development, awards from Zhejiang Jubei Group and Fujitech in China for excellent technical service, innovative product solutions, reliable delivery, and high material quality, “Strategic Partner 2023” award from ARaymond

Reporting Period: 2024-01-01 to 2024-06-30

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
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

  • Sustainability
  • CO2 emissions reduction
  • Energy efficiency

Environmental Achievements

  • CO2 neutral (Scope 1 and Scope 2)
  • ISO 14001, EcoVadis Gold and International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) certified
  • New plant with manufacturing process reducing energy consumption by half

Social Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero target by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Weak global economic development
  • Strong Swiss Franc
  • Geopolitical conflicts
  • Increased energy, raw material and freight costs
  • Depressed consumer mood
Mitigation Strategies
  • Sales offensive with profitable new business
  • Focus on broader market development with innovative specialties
  • Investment program to increase capacity and energy efficiency
  • Numerous projects with global suppliers to reduce CO2 emissions (Scope 3)

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: Null

Certifications: ISO 14001, EcoVadis Gold, International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed