De Nora
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:14,877 tCO2e/year (Scope 1); 33,517 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 Market Based); 31,163 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 Location Based)
Scope 1 Emissions:14,877 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:18,640 tCO2e/year (Market Based); 16,286 tCO2e/year (Location Based)
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:359,363 GJ/year
Water Consumption:224 megalitres/year
Waste Generated:5,400 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:36 tCO2e/M€ (2022, Location Based); 39 tCO2e/M€ (2022, Market Based)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Installed photovoltaic panels at the German production site to increase self-produced clean energy.
- Launched energy efficiency projects at various facilities.
- 26% decrease in energy used per unit of turnover in 2022.
Social Achievements
- Workforce grew by 12%.
- Implemented wellbeing policies, training, and awareness-raising courses.
- Regulated working hours to increase flexibility and work-life balance.
- Allocated welfare packages for employees.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Compliance Department.
- Implemented a Group-wide Whistleblowing Policy.
- Began developing a specific anti-corruption program.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Certify all 14 Group sites with ISO 45001 by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Occupational injuries and illnesses due to handling operations and hazardous substances.
- Environmental non-compliance risks.
- Increased prices of energy and raw materials impacting profitability.
- Climate change physical and transitional risks.
Mitigation Strategies
- Centrally coordinated health and safety activities and continuous audits.
- ISO 45001 certification at 21% of production sites.
- ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management System at 21% of facilities.
- Initiatives for renewable electricity production (photovoltaic system in Germany).
- Further investigations into climate change risks and effects.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 781 suppliers surveyed in 2022; 74 actively responded (19% of total annual expenditure).
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Ethics
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2021)
Certifications: ISO 14001 (3 sites), ISO 50001 (2 sites), ISO 45001 (3 sites)
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers SpA (limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable cities and communities)
- Goal 6 (Clean water and sanitation)
- Goal 14 (Life below water)
- Goal 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
- Goal 5 (Gender equality)
- Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
- Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
De Nora contributes to these SDGs through its products and services, and its social, environmental, and governance initiatives.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Green hydrogen technologies
- Water treatment technologies
- Energy-efficient electrodes
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:32K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2, 2023)
Scope 3 Emissions:39M tCO2e (2023)
Renewable Energy Share:40% by 2026 (target 100% by 2030)
Total Energy Consumption:3.1 GWh (installed photovoltaic plants)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Action
- Circular Economy
- Green Innovation
- Employee Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Employee Health & Safety
- Community Engagement
- Responsible Supply Chain
- Product Quality & Safety
- Governance
- Business Ethics
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% by 2027 (target -50% by 2030)
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions intensity by 52% by 2030 (target)
- 40% electricity from renewables by 2026 (target 100% by 2030)
- 40% of wood packaging reused by 2026 (target >80% by 2030)
- >80% of deforestation-free wood packaging by 2030
Social Achievements
- Extended parental and relocation policy to same-sex couples and single parents by 2024
- Launched initiatives for employee donations and community engagement
- 100% sites certified ISO 45001 by 2025 (target)
- All plants with safety days and included in quarterly H&S reports by 2025 (target)
Governance Achievements
- Human rights policy adopted in 2024
- 100% of white collars completed anti-corruption training by 2026 (target)
- 100% of regions/countries with guideline adopted for Export Control and economic activities by 2026 (target)
- Disclosure related to “Conflict of Minerals” published in 2024
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity by 52% by 2030
- 100% electricity from renewables by 2030
- >80% of deforestation-free wood packaging by 2030
- >50% of suppliers assessed (by spent) by 2030
- 100% of high-risk suppliers engaged by 2026
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% by 2027
- 40% electricity from renewables by 2026
- 40% of wood packaging reused by 2026
- 100% sites certified ISO 45001 by 2025
- All plants with safety days by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions
- Ensuring sustainable supply chain practices
- Maintaining high levels of employee well-being and safety
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing action plans per site for carbon footprint reduction
- Introducing GHG emission criteria in investment planning
- Increasing share of suppliers evaluated on sustainability
- Engaging high-risk suppliers
- Implementing comprehensive solutions for employee well-being, including surveys, training programs, hotlines, and psychological desks
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 2 in 2025 (pilot), target 5 by 2030
Responsible Procurement
- Assessing suppliers on sustainability
- Engaging high-risk suppliers
- Training selected suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SBTi (submission in 2024)
Certifications: ISO 50001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our offerings aim to be aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals