Waga Energy
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- > 100,000 tons of CO2eq avoided
- 216 GWh of biomethane production (+49%)
Social Achievements
- Recruitment of 74 talents
- Relocated HQ, new center for excellence in RNG
Governance Achievements
- Structuring activities at Group level
- Opening subsidiaries in Italy and the UK
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- c. 4 TWh production capacity, c. 700kt CO2eq avoided, €400m Run-rate annual revenue by 2026
Medium-term Goals:
- 1 TWh of total installed capacity by 2023
- 100 WAGABOX® units in operation at year-end 2026
Short-term Goals:
- Increase of installed capacity up to 800 GWh by end-2023
Environmental Challenges
- EBITDA losses limited to 3.2M€ (vs 0.2M€ in 2021)
- Structuring and international business growth
Mitigation Strategies
- Debt refinancing in 2021 and 2022 leading to longer maturity and reduced average cost of debt
- Strong increase in sales headcount for the US market
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- WAGABOX®
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:5047.92 tCO2eq (location-based) / 3945.84 tCO2eq (market-based) in 2023
Scope 1 Emissions:240.23 tCO2eq in 2023
Scope 2 Emissions:789.17 tCO2eq (location-based) / 53.19 tCO2eq (market-based) in 2023
Scope 3 Emissions:4,018.52 tCO2eq (location-based) / 3,652.42 tCO2eq (market-based) in 2023
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:24,736.33 MWh in 2023
Water Consumption:Approximately 2,000 liters in closed circuit
Waste Generated:740 tonnes of non-hazardous waste / 15 tonnes of hazardous waste in 2023 (France)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Renewable Energy
- Circular Economy
- Biodiversity
- Employee Well-being
- Business Ethics
- Responsible Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Avoided emission of around 58,934 tonnes of CO2 equivalent into the atmosphere by replacing fossil natural gas with biomethane in 2023.
- Launched five new WAGABOX® units in 2023, including three outside France.
- Increased biomethane production to 336 GWh in 2023 from 216 GWh in 2022 (+55%).
- Achieved an average availability of more than 95% for WAGABOX® units in operation for over 12 months.
- ISO 14001 certified since June 2023.
Social Achievements
- Increased workforce by 31% in 2023, with 74 new hires.
- 38% of new hires in 2023 were international.
- Provided 4,868.5 hours of training in 2023.
- Implemented a Quality of Life at Work survey with an 85% participation rate in 2023.
- Established a parenting policy and teleworking charter.
- Implemented a sustainable mobility bonus.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Code of Conduct in 2022.
- Implemented anti-corruption training for all at-risk teams.
- Set up a whistleblowing portal.
- Established a Stock Market Ethics Charter in 2022.
- Board of Directors composed of 11 members, with 45.5% women and 4 independent directors.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- GHG emissions from activities (electricity consumption, refrigerants, lean gases).
- Energy market regulations (potential unfavorable changes in support for renewable energies).
- Industrial risks associated with WAGABOX® units (explosion, fire, pollution).
- Attracting and retaining talent in a competitive market.
- Psychosocial risks for employees.
- Ethics and corruption risks due to international expansion.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing energy efficiency measures (LED lighting, BioNGVs).
- Diversifying markets to reduce dependence on subsidized markets and using Biomethane Purchase Agreements (BPAs).
- Using HAZOP method for risk assessment and implementing safety management system.
- Investing in employee training and development, implementing a mobility policy, and profit-sharing agreement.
- Conducting psychosocial risk assessments and implementing recommendations.
- Implementing a Code of Conduct, anti-corruption training, and a whistleblowing portal.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Favoring suppliers with lower environmental impact and strong social responsibility.
- Monitoring compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Severe weather events (heavy rains, temperature changes, hail, snow)
Transition Risks
- Unfavorable changes in regulations or public policies supporting renewable energies.
Opportunities
- Business model based on the fight against climate change.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: CSRD (preparing for 2026), EFRAG
Certifications: ISO 14001 (Europe), ISO 9001 (Europe), ISCC EU (European units with production capacity exceeding 20 GWh/year)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- Goal 13 (Climate action)
Waga Energy's activities contribute to these goals by producing renewable biomethane and reducing methane emissions.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- WAGABOX® units
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed