Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Employees
• Planet
• Community

Environmental Achievements

• Reduction of 1.7% in total energy consumption (excluding T-Power)
• Reduction of 5% in energy intensity (excluding T-Power)
• Reduction of 0.7% in total water consumption (excluding T-Power)
• Reduction of 3.6% in water intensity (excluding T-Power)
• Conversion of 14% of furnaces to more sustainable energy sources, resulting in a 6.5% reduction in CO2 emissions for SOP production

Social Achievements

• Launched a new Diversity & Inclusion policy in 2020
• Launched a new Human and Labor Rights policy in 2020
• Implemented a global new learning management system (LMS) in 2021
• 96% of E and L grade employees received regular signed performance and career development reviews
• Zero formal complaints regarding human rights or diversity and inclusion in 2021

Governance Achievements

• Established a Group Procurement Sustainability Policy in 2021
• Implemented a new anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy in 2020
• Launched recurrent online training courses on anti-bribery and anti-corruption in 2021
• Board of Directors in full compliance with the Law of July 28, 2011, regarding gender diversity

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global COVID-19 pandemic impacting employee safety and health
• Increased Lost Time Incident Frequency Rates in several business units
• Stricter environmental regulations
• Potential for substantial costs and disputes regarding environmental matters
• Climate change impacts on operations, supply chains, and insurance costs

Mitigation Strategies

• Reinforced monitoring and hygiene regimes to safeguard employee health
• Implementation of a group-wide learning management system to enhance safety and health training
• Implementation of safety improvement plans in business units
• Focus on energy efficiency and water conservation
• AXA Climate project to assess exposure to climate change

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Group Procurement Sustainability Policy
• Tessenderlo Group Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events and droughts

Transition Risks

• Stricter environmental regulations

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 2. Zero Hunger
• 3. Good Health and Well-being
• 4. Quality Education
• 6. Clean Water and Sanitation
• 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 10. Reduced Inequalities
• 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 12. Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13. Climate Action

The report details how Tessenderlo Group's activities contribute to each of these SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• High-efficiency fertilizers
• Gelatin and collagen peptides
• Dicalcium phosphate (DCP)
• Coagulants for water treatment
• Thio-Gold® (cyanide replacement)
• Polysulfide products (heavy metal remediation)
• Captor® (dechlorination and deozonation)

Awards & Recognition

• Ecovadis bronze medal in 2021