Climate Change Data

Catexel GmbH

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:161,990 tCO2e/year (combined Catexel Production GmbH and Catexel Nease LLC)
Scope 1 Emissions:15,247 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:22,436 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:124,307 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:0.15% (2023)
Total Energy Consumption:219,907 MWh/year (combined Catexel Production GmbH, Catexel Nease LLC, and Catexel B.V.)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:4,510 tons/year (combined Catexel Production GmbH, Catexel Nease LLC, and Catexel B.V.)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced production emissions by 18% compared to 2022 at Catexel Production GmbH due to reduced production volume.
  • Developed a new TAED granule production process saving more than 90% of energy typically used.
  • Avoided steam loss of 140 kg/h, amounting to 1,203 tons per year, saving 214 tCO2eq in 2023.
  • Both production sites awarded EcoVadis gold medal in 2023.

Social Achievements

  • Over 90% of employees at Catexel Production GmbH are at least satisfied with their workplace.
  • Launched an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in August 2023.
  • Reported one work-related accident in 2023, significantly less than in 2022.

Governance Achievements

  • Appointment of a group-wide Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) and establishment of an ICIG sustainability council.
  • Implemented a whistleblowing platform.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce emissions by 25% by 2030 (compared to 2022 baseline).
  • Reduce waste by 25% by 2030 (compared to 2022 baseline).
  • Increase the share of sustainable products in our product portfolio to 50% by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Upcoming regulatory requirements, particularly the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
  • Need to refine Scope 1, 2, and 3 data, requiring supplier collaboration.
  • Insufficient data for some metrics.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Intensified conversations with ICIG to understand strategic and practical steps to meet CSRD standards.
  • Developed a detailed roadmap to refine Scope 1, 2, and 3 data.
  • Collaboration with external partners for CSRD compliance by the end of 2026.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Comprehensive supplier questionnaire evaluating sustainability engagement.
  • Supplier Code of Conduct based on the UN Global Compact.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, ESRS

Certifications: ISO 14001 (Catexel Production GmbH), ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 6
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13

See page 14 for details.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • New TAED grade without binder polymer.
  • Next generation chemicals made from bio-based and recycled materials.

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis gold medal (both production sites)