Climate Change Data

AES Engineering Ltd.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:134,922.13 tCO2e (location-based); 133,679.96 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:2,330.34 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:2,780.21 tCO2e (location-based); 1,538.04 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:129,811.59 tCO2e
Water Consumption:95 billion litres (25 billion US gallons) saved annually

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainable Operations
  • People and Wellbeing
  • Innovation for the Future

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved Net Zero carbon emissions for Scope 1, 2, and 3 in 2021.
  • Invested £29 million in environmental projects between 2021 and 2029 (29by29). £22,805,261.83 invested by 2023.
  • Avoided 433,879.1 tonnes of CO2e in 2023 through product sales.
  • Invested £5.8 million in 'green-only' investments (solar panels, battery storage, etc.) at the Factory for the Future.

Social Achievements

  • AESSEAL® received the Princess Royal Training Award for its training and development initiatives in 2023 (second time).
  • Judged the top UK apprentice employer in the manufacturing sector in 2022.
  • Engaged with 5,672 students in 2023.
  • Recruited 265 apprentices between 2017 and 2023.
  • Maintained Investors in People standard since 1994.
  • Achieved multiple RoSPA awards (AESSEAL® and AVT Reliability®).

Governance Achievements

  • Established multiple funds managed by the South Yorkshire Community Foundation for charitable giving.
  • Donated over £200,000 annually to local charities from 2021 to 2023.
  • Launched the AESSEAL® Lieutenancy Fund in 2022 with £500,000.
  • Received the Lord Mayor’s Dragon Award for Business of Trust.
  • Implemented ISO 27001 for Information Security Management System.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Difficulty in calculating Scope 3 emissions and achieving Net Zero across the entire supply chain.
  • Reluctance of engineers to adopt new, more sustainable technologies.
  • Skills gap in the engineering industry.
  • Raising brand awareness among local residents.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed a methodology for calculating both supply chain emissions and emissions avoided by customer use of AES products.
  • Actively encourages suppliers and customers to reduce their carbon footprints.
  • Invests heavily in apprentice training and development.
  • Collaborates with local schools and universities to inspire young people to pursue engineering careers.
  • Prioritizes community investment initiatives.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • AESSEAL® seal support systems and STS™ mechanical seals
  • EcoGuard™ solution

Awards & Recognition

  • Princess Royal Training Award (2022, 2023)
  • Lord Mayor’s Dragon Award for Business of Trust