Herens Midco S.a.r.l.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:181,138 tCO2e (Scope 1) + 155,514 tCO2e (Scope 2 location-based) + 163,052 tCO2e (Scope 2 market-based)

Scope 1 Emissions:181,138 tCO2e

Scope 2 Emissions:318,566 tCO2e

Renewable Energy Share:1%

Total Energy Consumption:5,043,030 GJ

Waste Generated:53,881 tons

ESG Focus Areas

Planet
Preservation
People

Environmental Achievements

Reduced N2O emissions in Visp by over 98%, equivalent to 520,000 tCO2e
Reduced hazardous waste in Visp by 13,900 t and reduced water consumption
Increased use of stormwater and recycled water in Auckland by 34% of water needs for Tanalith C Oxide production

Social Achievements

Launched Safer Together at Arxada initiative to improve safety
Launched Izzy Colon technology and innovation award to incentivize employees
Established a DEI steering committee to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture

Governance Achievements

Formalized governance structure for sustainability strategy delivery
Introduced several new ethics and compliance policies, including a Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery Policy, Business Gift Policy, Antitrust Policy and Whistleblower and Non-Retaliation Policy
Initiated a new compliance program requiring annual Code of Conduct training for employees

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:

Net zero emissions by 2050

Medium-term Goals:

50% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
Increase female representation in senior leadership to 40% by 2030
Employees share or contribute 46,000 volunteer hours by 2030
100% of key suppliers to complete an ESG assessment by 2030
Collaborate, drive and sponsor >50 scientific advocacy events by 2030
Launch Portfolio Sustainability Assessments and set a goal for sustainable solutions by revenue for 2030

Short-term Goals:

Achieve eNPS score of 7.5 by 2024

Environmental Challenges

Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical events (Russia-Ukraine conflict)
Evolving regulatory landscape for chemical substances
Need for continuous improvement in safety performance

Mitigation Strategies

Suspended business operations in Russia
Donated USD 100,000 to the International Medical Corps
Proactively monitor and track use of hazardous chemicals, exploring safer alternatives
Implemented Safer Together at Arxada initiative, revised safety policies and procedures
Conducting regular site audits and gap assessments

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of key suppliers to complete an ESG assessment by 2030

Responsible Procurement

Supplier Code of Conduct
ESG assessments
Sustainable sourcing strategy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2021), SASB Resource Transformation - Chemicals (RT-CH) Standard

Third-party Assurance: ERM-CVS

UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Products contribute to sustainable preservation, reducing waste and improving longevity of materials

Sustainable Products & Innovation

NUGEN® enhanced hydrogen peroxide (EHP) wipes and liquids
NUGEN® Citric Guard Disinfectant wipes (CG Wipes)
Tanasote® oil-based copper wood preservative

Awards & Recognition

Safer Choice Partner of the Year award (2021)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2,979,495 tCO₂e/year

Scope 1 Emissions:190,865 tCO₂e/year

Scope 2 Emissions:155,446 tCO₂e/year

Scope 3 Emissions:1,465,020 tCO₂e/year

Renewable Energy Share:1% of total energy use

Total Energy Consumption:5,026,890 GJ/year

Waste Generated:48,729 tons/year