WindowMaster International A/S
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:467.7 tCO2e/year (2020, potentially not fully representative)
Scope 1 Emissions:279.8 tCO2e/year (2019)
Scope 2 Emissions:21.14 tCO2e/year (2020)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:100% (headquarters electricity); 100% (production site electricity)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:3.62 tCO2e per FTE (2020)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Social Responsibility
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2e emissions from 545.8 tons in 2019 to approximately 467.7 tons in 2020 (Note: 2020 figures may not be fully representative due to reduced business travel during the pandemic).
- 100% wind energy at headquarters.
- 100% renewable energy for electricity at the production site.
- Reduced business travel emissions by 91% compared to 2019.
- Implemented new abatement levers to shift to a non-fossil fuel powered vehicle fleet by 2025.
- Employees initiated a change to certified recycled filling material in packaging, reducing water and energy consumption by 60%.
Social Achievements
- Established a graduate program.
- Invested 171,776 DKK in employee training.
- Achieved 20% female representation on the Board of Directors (2020 target).
Governance Achievements
- Established a sustainability team.
- Published non-financial information in compliance with section 99a of the Danish Financial Statements Act.
- Became a Nasdaq ESG Transparency partner.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- By 2025, our entire vehicle fleet will be non-fossil fuel powered.
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic impacting business activity and data collection.
- Difficulty in calculating Scope 3 emissions due to data limitations and external factors.
- Traditional construction industry gender imbalance.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented procedures to protect the company's financial results during the pandemic.
- Increased usage of online conference calls to reduce business travel.
- Continued efforts to improve data collection and calculation methods for Scope 3 emissions.
- Setting targets for increased female representation on the board and in mid-level management.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (Core Option)
Certifications: ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 9
- SDG 12
- SDG 11
WindowMaster's operations directly impact these SDGs through its indoor climate solutions and engagement in sustainable building practices.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Natural ventilation solutions, mixed-mode ventilation solutions, and smoke ventilation solutions.
Awards & Recognition
- Initiative Prize from the Federation of Danish Industry – Capital Region (2020)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:397.8 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:316.3 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:16 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:395.1 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:29.8%
Total Energy Consumption:2956.6 GJ
Carbon Intensity:1.4 tCO2e/MDKK in 2022
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change
- Circular economy
- Healthy indoor climate
- Employee well-being
- Supply chain responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved for a 46% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025.
- Installed EV chargers at HQ and transitioning company car fleet to EVs.
- Established a framework for a product take-back scheme (pilot in Denmark in 2023).
Social Achievements
- Created a new People & Culture function to focus on talent attraction and retention.
- Implemented a mandatory onboarding program ('WindowMaster Academy') for new employees.
- Updated Supplier Code of Conduct to be more comprehensive.
Governance Achievements
- Conducted a thorough double materiality assessment of the value chain.
- Updated the Supplier Code of Conduct.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions by 2050 (implied).
Medium-term Goals:
- 100% emission-free in Scope 1 and 2 by 2030.
- 100% circular in production chain by 2030.
- 100% of suppliers to sign Supplier Code of Conduct by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46% by 2025 (SBTi target).
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions from transport by 25% by 2025.
- 100% non-fossil fleet by 2025.
- 100% renewable electricity in all offices by 2025.
- 60% of direct material purchases covered by signed Supplier Code of Conduct by end of 2023.
Environmental Challenges
- Scope 3 emissions (primarily from upstream and downstream transport and product use).
- Maintaining gender diversity in the workforce and Board of Directors.
- Ensuring responsible practices throughout the global supply chain (human rights, labor standards, anti-corruption).
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing a roadmap to decouple growth from emissions.
- Investing in EVs and potentially relocating supplier production volume to Europe.
- Implementing supplier due diligence and audit processes.
- Working towards a 100% circular business model by 2030.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 34% of spend covered by signed Supplier Code of Conduct in 2022.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct (covering labor standards, human rights, anti-corruption).
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and solutions.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, Danish Financial Statement Act §99a, CSRD
Certifications: ISO 9001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
- Goal 17 (Partnerships)
Initiatives contributing to these goals are described throughout the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Natural ventilation solutions, mixed-mode ventilation solutions, and smoke ventilation solutions.
Awards & Recognition
- Danish Design Award 2021 (NOTECH natural ventilation system)