Climate Change Data

Norske Skog Golbey

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-2022)

Reporting Period: 2019-2022

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:83% (thermal energy from renewable sources in 2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Circular economy
  • Climate and carbon footprint
  • Emissions and waste
  • Health, safety and well-being
  • Attractiveness and loyalty of the company
  • Dialogue with stakeholders
  • Access to resources
  • Involvement in the territory

Environmental Achievements

  • 17% reduction in carbon footprint (kg CO2 eq./tonne of paper, scopes 1-2-3) from 2006 to 2020
  • 44% reduction in energy consumption from 2006 to 2019
  • Reduced natural gas consumption by 66% between 2006 and 2020 by replacing it with end-of-life wood.
  • Repurposing over 98% of waste internally or externally.
  • Achieved 83% thermal energy (steam) from renewable sources in 2021.

Social Achievements

  • 8.2/10 customer satisfaction rate in 2020
  • 220 career reviews completed in 2020 and 2021
  • Collective performance agreement signed with all represented unions in early 2022.
  • Improved process for forward planning of jobs and skills.
  • Hiring and training of 10 unemployed individuals in 2021.

Governance Achievements

  • Signed the United Nations Global Compact
  • Adherence to the Norwegian Code of Practice for Corporate Governance
  • Implementation of a Good Conduct Guide to ensure fair competition and compliance with anti-bribery and anti-fraud laws.
  • Plan to hire an individual responsible for ethical compliance.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Mill longevity through adaptation to changing consumer habits and regulations
Medium-term Goals:
  • 30% reduction in electricity consumption by 2030
  • 55% reduction in carbon footprint (kg CO2 eq./tonne of paper, scopes 1 & 2) between 2015 and 2030
  • Stabilize water abstraction and discharge volumes despite increased production
  • Limit logistical impacts through intermodal solutions
Short-term Goals:
  • Keep customer claims below 0.2% of turnover
  • Maintain customer satisfaction rate above 75%
  • Reduce energy consumption (electricity and natural gas)
  • Maintain water abstraction volumes and quality of discharged water
  • Maintain air emission levels below permitted limits
  • Repurpose 98% of waste
  • Stabilize the number of employees
  • Prioritize permanent contracts
  • Control employee turnover
  • Increase total number of training hours
  • Prioritize purchasing from local suppliers

Environmental Challenges

  • Pressure and shortages due to the pandemic and geopolitical situation
  • Severe structural crisis in the newsprint market
  • Need to adapt to changes in the newsprint and packaging markets
  • Access to resources (raw materials and energy)
  • Managing the impact of major changes in the mill on employees and the community.
  • Controlling olfactory problems around the mill.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Diversification into the packaging market (€250 million investment)
  • Modification of newsprint production to 100% recycled fibres
  • Conversion of one paper machine to produce recycled containerboard
  • Long process of public consultation regarding diversification plan
  • Support for employees during organizational changes (training, career development)
  • Investment in additional equipment in the water treatment plant to minimize odours.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Relations and Responsible Purchasing Charter
  • Prioritization of local suppliers (88% of industrial purchases from French suppliers in 2021)
  • Increased efforts towards SMEs and companies in the protected and adapted sector since 2022
  • Long-term agreements and strong partnerships with suppliers
  • Inclusion of responsibility criteria in supplier selection

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact, ISO 26000

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 4
  • SDG 5
  • SDG 6
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 10
  • SDG 11
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 14
  • SDG 15
  • SDG 16
  • SDG 17

The report details how Norske Skog Golbey's initiatives contribute to these goals through various actions related to environmental protection, social responsibility, and economic development.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Newsprint and containerboard made from 100% recycled fibres
  • Strato brand containerboard

Awards & Recognition

  • 2021 Choose France prize for environmental transition (Norske Skog Group)