Climate Change Data

Tessy Plastics

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2010-2017, 2019, 2020)

Reporting Period: 2010-2017

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:18.5%
Waste Generated:1.36 lb per employee per day in 2017

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced absolute emissions by 7.6% using the location-based method
  • Reached 1.36 lb per employee per day waste reduction in 2017 (15% decrease from prior year)
  • 18.5% of total electrical consumption from renewable sources
  • Exceeded target and reduced scrap to under 2.20%

Social Achievements

  • Established injury prevention/management program, decreased Workers’ Compensation Experience Modification Rating to .59
  • 75% supplier response rate, 21% with reduction targets
  • Supplier assessment and auditing process addressing responsible sourcing targets and waste reduction programs

Governance Achievements

  • Improved EcoVadis score and CSR performance year over year
  • CDP score at leadership level of A- for Climate Change and Water Management
  • Became an EcoVadis Enterprise customer, assessing own suppliers

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute emissions by 20% by end of 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Scrap reduction from 2.30% to 2.25% by end of 2020
  • Trash reduction: 1lb per employee per day by end of 2018
  • 35% renewable energy by 2020

Environmental Challenges

  • Obtained a very low score on its first EcoVadis assessment
  • Failed an audit conducted by primary customer Johnson & Johnson (J&J)
  • J&J relationship jeopardized
Mitigation Strategies
  • Launched a Stewardship program
  • Focused on strength areas (e.g., health & safety) then broadened scope
  • Obtained key mgmt system certifications, set CSR targets and waste reduction scheme, began CDP reporting
  • Used EcoVadis assessment, Score, and Corrective Action Plans for improvement

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Implemented supplier assessment and auditing process that addressed responsible sourcing targets and established waste reduction programs

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CDP, EcoVadis

Awards & Recognition

  • Johnson & Johnson Supplier Sustainability Award (2015)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:9770 tCO2e (approx. based on chart)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:24% (from Wind RECs and Hydro Power Purchase Agreement)
Total Energy Consumption:28,000 MWh (approx. based on chart)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:2540 tons (approx. based on chart)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Water Security
  • Supplier Engagement
  • Waste Reduction
  • Employee Safety and Wellness
  • Sustainable Procurement
  • Corporate Social Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • Earned a spot on the Carbon Disclosure Project’s “A List” for the second consecutive year, placing in the top 3% of global companies and achieving Global Supplier Engagement Leader status.
  • Reduced trash to an average of 1.45 lbs per person per day (target: 1 lb/person/day)
  • Achieved 89.2% waste diversion to recycling (2,289.88 tons)
  • Designed a 100% recyclable dispensing pump (EcoPump)

Social Achievements

  • 91% of employees contributed to a 401K with company matching.
  • Significant reduction in Safety Incidence Rate, DART Rate, Total Claims, and Experience Modification Rate from 2016 to 2019.
  • Ranked in the top 20% of peer companies assessed by EcoVadis.

Governance Achievements

  • Voluntarily supports and complies with the UN Global Compact principles.
  • 100% Conflict Mineral Free

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce trash to 1 lb./employee/day

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3.
  • Managing water consumption and ensuring water security.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented closed-loop water recycling system.
  • Used Bioclere Wastewater Treatment System to reduce Ammonia-N from sanitary septic.
  • Implemented various initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (detailed in the report).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable procurement; responsible sourcing; consideration of product impact

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)

Certifications: FDA/GMP compliant, ISO Class 7 & 8 clean room manufacturing

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • EcoPump

Awards & Recognition

  • CDP A List

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:8000 mTons CO2e (approx. from graph)
Scope 1 Emissions:Data in report, but not in a readily extractable format
Scope 2 Emissions:Data in report, but not in a readily extractable format
Scope 3 Emissions:Data in report, but not in a readily extractable format
Renewable Energy Share:39% (from wind and hydro)
Total Energy Consumption:32,292 MWh (from renewable sources)
Water Consumption:Data in report, but not in a readily extractable format
Waste Generated:2,767 tons (90.2% recycled)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Water Security
  • Supplier Engagement
  • Waste Reduction
  • Employee Safety and Well-being
  • Sustainable Procurement
  • Responsible Sourcing
  • Product Impact

Environmental Achievements

  • Earned a spot on the Carbon Disclosure Project’s “A List” (top 3%),
  • Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions (specific figures in the report but not explicitly stated as percentage reduction)
  • Reduced water consumption (specific figures in the report but not explicitly stated as percentage reduction)
  • Improved waste diversion to recycling (90.2% in 2020)
  • Designed a 100% recyclable EcoPump

Social Achievements

  • 92% of employees contributed to a 401K with company matching
  • Implemented Environmental Health & Safety, Quality, and Corporate Social Responsibility policies aligned with UN Global Compact principles

Governance Achievements

  • Achieved Silver ratings from EcoVadis (US) and Bronze rating (Shanghai) in 2020
  • Received J&J Sustainable Supplier Award

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Maintain Ingenuity
  • Reduce waste and carbon emissions, and protect the life safety of our workforce
  • Practice Sustainable Procurement
  • Partnership with EcoVadis to achieve Gold Status
Medium-term Goals:
  • Build commitment to Climate Action/SDG 13
  • Increase use of secondary feedstock and alternative low carbon raw materials
  • Design for Sustainable Manufacturability
  • Partner with Customers and Suppliers
Short-term Goals:
  • Find opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Establish Science Based Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Reducing water consumption
  • Improving waste management
  • Maintaining supply chain integrity
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing closed-loop water recycling system
  • Investing in renewable energy sources (hydro, wind)
  • Improving waste diversion strategies
  • Engaging with suppliers on sustainability initiatives

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable procurement practices
  • Responsible sourcing of materials

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CDP, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 14001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Good Health and Well-being
  • Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Climate Action

Incorporated into TP3 Program

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • EcoPump

Awards & Recognition

  • CDP A List
  • J&J Sustainable Supplier Award