Climate Change Data

Spadel SA

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:122,553 tons CO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:6,595 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:304 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:115,654 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:67%
Total Energy Consumption:78,635 MWh/year
Water Consumption:1,412,437 m3/year
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:125.2 gCO2e/liter in 2023

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Water Stewardship
  • Biodiversity
  • Packaging Circularity
  • Social Responsibility
  • Employee Well-being

Environmental Achievements

  • 33% reduction of CO2 emissions per liter of bottled mineral water/lemonades vs 2010 (incl. Devin)
  • Achieved carbon neutrality for the entire value chain (scopes 1, 2, and 3)
  • Launched 5-liter and 10-liter Eco Packs, reducing plastic footprint by 167 tons and achieving 70-76% plastic reduction compared to traditional packs
  • Introduced tethered caps on Wattwiller bottles to prevent litter and boost recycling
  • Reduced water used to bottle 1 liter of mineral water or lemonade to 1.45 l/l (-2.7% vs 2022)
  • Four Spadel sites had a Water Exploitation Index below 2.5%, one site at 3.5%

Social Achievements

  • Launched SPA Fountain for B2B hydration solutions
  • Launched Zyla, a natural energy drink
  • Implemented a new performance process with continuous feedback
  • Redeveloped Brussels offices to promote collaboration and well-being
  • Organized Positive Impact Day (formerly One Citizen Day), encouraging employee volunteering
  • Achieved 5.15% of net profit back to local partnerships and initiatives
  • Elected Leading Employer Belgium 2023

Governance Achievements

  • Appointment of Mieke Van de Cappelle and Louis-Guy du Bois as new board members
  • Implemented a new system for organizing and monitoring employee satisfaction

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions
Medium-term Goals:
  • -42% absolute reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 (baseline 2015); become biodiversity positive across the value chain by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Maintain carbon neutrality; focus on 3Rs (Reuse, Reduce, Recycle) in packaging; one biodiversity program per country; achieve WUR of 1.45 l/l

Environmental Challenges

  • Pressure on consumer purchasing power
  • Cross-border purchases
  • High raw material prices and inflation
  • Changing packaging regulations
  • Climate change impacts on water resources
  • Plastic bashing
  • Consumer confusion between mineral, tap, and filtered water
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focus on existing innovation platforms and simplification of brand portfolios
  • Cost savings across all departments
  • Revenue growth management (RGM) levers
  • Net Zero decarbonization roadmap
  • Sustainable water resource management practices
  • Accelerating initiatives around packaging and energy
  • Engaging suppliers in sustainability efforts
  • Education and communication to clarify consumer confusion

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 92% of strategic suppliers participated in Ecovadis or Sedex

Responsible Procurement
  • Spadel Sustainability Procurement Policy (SSPP); focus on local sourcing (98.9% of purchases within 500km)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events (droughts, excessive rain, floods)
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes (packaging, emissions)
  • Market shifts (consumer preferences)
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and processes

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SBTi (Science Based Targets)

Certifications: B Corp, AWS (Alliance for Water Stewardship) Platinum (SPA, Bru), AWS Core (Wattwiller, Carola, Devin), PME+ (Carola, Wattwiller)

Third-party Assurance: PwC

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)
  • SDG 15 (Life on Land)

Initiatives such as water stewardship, renewable energy use, sustainable packaging, carbon emission reduction, and biodiversity protection contribute to these goals. The Water for Climate project in Rwanda is specifically highlighted.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Eco Packs; SPA Fountain; Zyla energy drink

Awards & Recognition

  • Factory of the Future award (SPA Monopole)
  • Product of the Year (SPA Reine Eco Pack 5l)
  • Silver Effie Award (SPA campaign)
  • Gold Belgian Marketing Award (Spadel)
  • Most sustainable brand in beverages (SPA, Netherlands)
  • B2B Media Awards (Devin, Bulgaria)
  • Investor in the environment (Devin, Bulgaria)