Climate Change Data

AS Harju Elekter Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:3189.4 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:200.0 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2988.9 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:20274 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:25% (2023)
Total Energy Consumption:5213 MWh/year (electricity), 3565 MWh/year (heat)
Water Consumption:8.2 ML/year
Waste Generated:7.7 t/turnover*1000 (2023)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Customer Focus
  • Employees
  • Environment
  • Responsible Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • GHG emissions (scope 1 and 2) reduced to 3,189.4 tCO2e in 2023 from 3,350.6 tCO2e in 2022
  • Increased renewable energy production capacity by 408.4 kW, reaching a total of 2,811.3 kW
  • Reduced district heating consumption to 57.1 kWh/m2 from 58.2 kWh/m2
  • Reduced electricity consumption to 24.9 kWh/revenue*1000 from 32.3 kWh/revenue*1000
  • Reduced domestic water consumption to 6.8 m3/number of employees from 9.1 m3/number of employees

Social Achievements

  • Increased number of employees to 967 from 889
  • 72% of employees received training in 2023
  • Employee turnover reduced to 20% from 26%
  • Implemented a Group-wide employee survey with 67% participation rate

Governance Achievements

  • Published updated Harju Elekter Code of Conduct
  • Established a whistleblowing channel in all manufacturing companies
  • 70% of key suppliers completed self-assessment questionnaires

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • 100% renewable electricity consumption by 2026
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce GHG emissions by 50% by 2026 (base year 2021)
  • Reduce district heating consumption by 15% by 2026 (base year 2022)
  • Reduce electricity consumption by 17% by 2026 (base year 2022)
  • Reduce domestic water consumption by 20% by 2026 (base year 2022)
  • 100% of employees committed to the Code of Conduct
  • 100% of TOP suppliers committed to the Code of Conduct
  • 100% of employees who have gotten introduction of new Group policies (Quality, Environment, OH&S)

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions leading to longer delivery times
  • High employee expectations regarding working conditions
  • Cybersecurity threats
Mitigation Strategies
  • Increased material stockpiles
  • Created a motivation package with transparent remuneration system
  • Implemented cyber hygiene training and invested in IT infrastructure improvements

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 70% of 56 large suppliers completed self-assessment (2022)

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier selection based on reputation, reliability, quality, delivery conditions, and price
  • Periodic supplier assessments and feedback
  • Introduction of the Code of Conduct to suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • International and EU requirements (e.g., CSRD, EU Taxonomy, Paris Agreement, European Green Deal)
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 4
  • SDG 5
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 16
  • SDG 17

Harju Elekter contributes to these SDGs through its business activities and support programs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • SF6 free equipment
  • Electric vehicle chargers

Awards & Recognition

  • TOP 10 in sustainable company category at the ‘Entrepreneurship Award 2023’