GELITA AG
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, 2019)
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:4.24 MWh/ton product (2018)
Water Consumption:53.37 l/kg product (2018)
Waste Generated:15.90 kg/ton produced (2018)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy required per ton of product by around 14% between 2016 and 2018.
- Reduced CO2 emissions per ton of product by almost 15% between 2016 and 2018.
- Reduced fresh water used by almost 5% per kilogram of product between 2016 and 2018.
- Reduced waste volume in relation to production by more than 10% between 2016 and 2018.
- Three further plants were certified according to ISO 14001 in 2018.
Social Achievements
- Supported the “Tierwohl” animal welfare initiative.
- Supported more than 100 projects and initiatives worldwide.
- Introduced a comprehensive safety reporting system and safety alert system for employees.
- Implemented the 5S method for a safe and waste-free working environment.
Governance Achievements
- Introduced a Code of Conduct for suppliers and sales partners in 2018.
- Developed corresponding rules of conduct for all employees, implemented since the start of 2019.
- Introduced GELITA’s Health and Safety Policy at the end of 2017.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Shift remaining energy requirements to renewable energy sources.
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Environmental certification in accordance with ISO 14001 for all sites by the end of 2020.
- Reduce paper consumption by 10% by the end of 2019 (Sioux City).
Environmental Challenges
- Large sections of the New Zealand plant were destroyed in a fire on January 4, 2018.
- Challenging market conditions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Production continued on a smaller scale in New Zealand; customer requirements were met by other GELITA plants.
- Investments in modern technology, maintenance of production facilities, expansion of capacities, and product quality.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for suppliers and sales partners.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, GMP+
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- FORTIBONE®, NOVOTEC® CB 800
Awards & Recognition
- Fi South America Innovation Award (FORTIBONE®)
- Gold German Innovation Award (NOVOTEC® CB 800)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:601.77 kg CO2 per ton of product (2019)
Total Energy Consumption:4.16 MWh per ton of product (2019)
Water Consumption:53.02 l per kg product (2019)
Waste Generated:15.39 kg per ton produced (2019)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy required to manufacture one ton of product by over 15% between 2016 and 2019.
- Reduced fresh water used per kilogram of manufactured product by over 5% between 2016 and 2019.
- Reduced CO2 emissions per ton of product by more than 15% between 2016 and 2019.
- Reduced waste in relation to production by over 13% between 2016 and 2019.
- Reduced carbon monoxide (CO) emissions by 33% and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by 23% per ton of manufactured product between 2016 and 2019.
- Significantly improved handling of sludge in the wastewater treatment plant at Stidsvig, Sweden, reducing hydrogen sulfide emissions by 80-100% and VOC emissions by 50%.
- Modernized wastewater treatment plant in Liaoyuan, China, to meet stricter national standards.
- Achieved significant fresh water savings with a successful recycling project at Pingyang, China, reducing fresh water consumption by 16,800 cubic meters in the second half of 2019.
- Greatly reduced solid waste at GELITA Chicago by eliminating lime additives and using a lye system instead, resulting in approximately 600 tons less solid waste per year.
Social Achievements
- Improved work safety through incremental improvements in day-to-day work, regular training courses, and increased safety awareness, resulting in a 33.23% reduction in the injury rate between 2016 and 2019.
- Launched a company-wide employee survey to assess and improve corporate culture.
- Supported more than 100 projects and initiatives worldwide, including donations to social institutions, support for children's health initiatives, and sponsorship of sports teams.
Governance Achievements
- Established a whistleblower system in 2019 for confidential reporting of serious violations.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).
- Completion of cleanup work after the 2018 fire at the New Zealand site.
- Coronavirus pandemic.
Mitigation Strategies
- Preserving jobs at the Stidsvig site and building a promising future.
- Careful execution of cleanup measures in New Zealand to minimize disruption.
- Intention to stay on a successful path in 2020 and continue progress towards more sustainable operations.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of conduct for suppliers and sales partners.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, GMP+
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- World's first vegan gelling agent in sheet form.
- Biotechnologically produced collagen (planned launch end of 2020).