Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Energy Efficiency
• Reducing Environmental Impacts
• Taking Care (Social)
• Leading by Example (Governance)

Environmental Achievements

• Invested in three new injection molding machines at the Tallinn plant, decreasing energy consumption.
• Improved heating system at Ne/f_iach, France, adding time control for energy savings.
• Covered windows with reflecting tape at Ne/f_iach and Ménilles plants to reduce air conditioning needs.
• Replaced old faucets with new ones at Porvoo headquarters to save water.
• Replaced standard lightbulbs with more energy-efficient ones at Porvoo headquarters.
• Introduced eco-friendly raw materials in plastic parts of enclosures, using recycled PET plastic.
• Used biodegradable and non-toxic lubricants in metal milling and cutting applications.

Social Achievements

• Organized Ensto Pro training for customers and personnel.
• Organized Ensto Sales Championship training.
• Implemented Ensto Lead program to develop managers' leadership skills.
• Employed 90 students across several countries.
• Conducted employee engagement surveys.
• Used HeiaHeia wellness tool to encourage active lifestyles.
• Supported local youth sports and Plan Finland's 'Because I am a Girl' campaign.

Governance Achievements

• Established a sustainability reporting steering group.
• Defined corporate governance policy outlining roles and responsibilities.
• Implemented Ensto Operational Excellence (EOX) program to promote lean manufacturing.
• Signed the United Nations Global Compact.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing energy consumption across all sites.
• Improving waste management practices.
• Increasing the use of renewable energy sources in production.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented various energy-saving initiatives across different locations (see Environmental Key Achievements).
• Developed extensive waste recycling processes at production sites.
• Continuously exploring new ways to adopt more renewable energy sources.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct and Supplier Score Card

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and solutions.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G3

Certifications: ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• LED lighting solutions
• Energy-efficient cable accessories
• Recyclable enclosures

Awards & Recognition

• Red Dot Award (EVP charging point)
• SLO's BlueWay supplier of 2012
• Save Energy Award (Russia)
• Design from Finland Mark

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Best Employee Experience
• Smart Solution Creation
• Responsible Sourcing
• Lean Manufacturing and Delivery

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced electricity consumption in Finland by 9% compared to 2009 through various energy-saving actions (ventilation renovation, air compressor renewal, movement controllers for luminaires).
• Achieved 0% landfill waste in majority of locations.
• Recycled 58% of produced waste (mostly metals).

Social Achievements

• Launched Ensto Green Office in Estonia.
• Implemented a smoke-free workplace in Finland.
• Conducted 18 supplier audits with no non-compliance cases reported.
• Organized blood donation campaigns in Finland and Estonia.

Governance Achievements

• Reaffirmed support of the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact.
• Updated sustainability framework in line with new business strategy.
• Formed an Ensto level Group Sourcing function.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Decreased awareness of Ensto's values and objectives among employees.
• Increased water consumption in 2015 due to higher quality standards.
• Accident frequency rate needing improvement in France.

Mitigation Strategies

• Focus on implementing the new 2017-2020 strategy to restore employee confidence and clarify objectives.
• Continuous development of processes and methods to improve health and safety conditions.
• Further training for Ensto's leadership development program and support for professional development to address fair and even treatment concerns.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 18 in 2016

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC) requiring ethical, legal, environmental, and socially appropriate behavior; includes requirements on labor issues.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Electric vehicle charging solutions supporting sustainability and benefiting from megatrends.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• EnstoNet prefabricated electrical cabling solution (LCA shows 2.4 times less material and 30% lower carbon footprint compared to traditional installation).
• Electric vehicle charging solutions.

Awards & Recognition

• High recognition in Environment-friendly company competition in Estonia (2015).

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Best Employee Experience
• Smart Solution Creation
• Responsible Sourcing
• Lean Manufacturing and Delivery
• High ethical standards and sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy consumption by 6.63%
• Improved recycling percentage by 8.16%
• Installation of 450 solar panels on the roof of the headquarters generating approximately 130,000 kWh annually
• Two manufacturing sites certified according to ISO 14001 (Cormano, Italy and Bagnères-de-Bigorre, France)

Social Achievements

• Employee net promotion score (eNPS) improved from -10 to +10
• Overall employee satisfaction rating increased to 76%
• LIT index increased from 69 to 74
• 78% of employees completed the Ensto Code of Conduct e-learning course
• Reduced average sick leave days per person per year from 8.6 to 7.9
• Reduced number of work accidents requiring sick leave from 22 to 16

Governance Achievements

• Ensto reaffirmed its support of the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact
• Ensto Code of Conduct renewed
• Successful navigation of the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining operations and employee safety

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations and auditing
• Difficulty in conducting 100% iGROW discussions remotely
• Reaching 100% supplier Code of Conduct compliance
• Complexity in calculating carbon handprint

Mitigation Strategies

• Proactive measures implemented to ensure employee safety during the pandemic (remote work, safety protocols)
• Piloted virtual leadership program to support managers in conducting remote iGROW discussions
• Preparing e-learning courses for suppliers to facilitate Code of Conduct acceptance
• Monitoring investments supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as an alternative to carbon handprint

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 3

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 14001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 7
• 8
• 9
• 11
• 12
• 13
• 17

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Ensto One EV charger
• Full Covered Conductor System (FCCS)

Awards & Recognition

• Ensto Nor awarded 'Best Supplier in 2019' by Rexel
• Ensto Ensek maintained gold level badge of a Responsible Company
• Ensto Ensek won 'Environmentally Friendly Company of the Year 2019'

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Circular Economy
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Compliance
• Product Safety
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Employee Well-being

Environmental Achievements

• Reached a 68% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions in 2022 (exceeding the initial 50% target, updated to 75% by 2025)
• Increased renewable energy share to 37.8% in electricity consumption
• Waste to landfill decreased by 58.0%, hazardous waste by 23.9%, energy waste by 37.8%, and recycling rate improved by 4.0%

Social Achievements

• Improved employee satisfaction (Net Promoter Score increased from 18 to 27)
• Improved employee engagement index to 76%
• Launched Auntie online well-being service globally
• Implemented a diversity and inclusion plan, including training for management

Governance Achievements

• 98% of A-suppliers accepted the Supplier Code of Conduct
• Implemented an anonymous reporting platform (SpeakUp) for unethical activities
• Developed a new anti-corruption policy (to be published in 2023)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Gathering data on Scope 3 emissions proved more time-consuming than anticipated
• Inventory scrapping increased by 21.8% compared to 2021
• Occupational accidents with sick leave increased, partly due to organizational changes and global crises

Mitigation Strategies

• Continuously working with suppliers to understand and reduce Scope 3 emissions
• Further analyses and dedicated resources to improve inventory scrapping performance
• Developing practices and tools to engage personnel in safety work, increasing safety observations at production sites

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001 (except Delhi and Vaasa)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
• Goal 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
• Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
• Goal 5 (Gender equality)
• Goal 13 (Climate action)
• Goal 16 (Peace, justice and strong institutions)
• Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)

Ensto's business, solutions, and people contribute to these SDGs

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Lead-free screw solutions in connectors
• SF6-free technology for load break switches

Awards & Recognition

• Ecovadis silver medal