SP Group A/S
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2023-01 to 2023-06)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by more than 2000 tonnes since 2019
- Reduced fuel oil consumption by more than 35% since 2019 and more than 60% since 2018
- Increased focus on using recycled plastics in production
Social Achievements
- Donated face shields to local hospitals and fire departments in Poland at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Maintained production levels throughout the COVID-19 pandemic while adjusting working conditions
- Implemented Lean processes to enable employee influence on their working situation
Governance Achievements
- Established a whistleblower scheme
- Adopted a policy to increase the ratio of the underrepresented gender at all management levels
- Set up a central IT and personal data security function
Climate Goals & Targets
- Support the transition to a world powered by renewable energy by manufacturing state-of-the-art plastic and composite solutions
- No negative environmental impact from operations by 2030
- Entire global production powered by renewable energy by 2030
- Entire company carbon neutral in Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030
- Increased focus on recycling and use of recycled plastics in 2021
- Reducing the volume of by-products deposited and incinerated in 2021
Environmental Challenges
- Consumption of resources, wasted material, and greenhouse gases from production plants
- Potential for environmental impact from accidents despite safety procedures
- Lack of control over suppliers' circumstances regarding electricity and energy (Scope 2)
Mitigation Strategies
- Certified environmental management systems and other measures to ensure quality and environmental protection
- Procedures and delegation of responsibilities established at individual sites
- Focus on reducing energy and electricity consumption, investing in energy-saving equipment, and increasing renewable energy share
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct requiring respect for human rights and compliance with anti-corruption requirements
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO standards (specific certifications listed on page 42 of the annual report)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
The report details how various initiatives contribute to each of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Water purification products
- Products made from recycled plastics
- PUR and PIR insulation material
- Fluoroplastic coatings for waste gas purification
- Ergonomic mats
Awards & Recognition
- Code of Care diploma from Hedensted municipality for SP Moulding's social efforts
- DI Horsens' Traineeship Award for SP Moulding's factory in Juelsminde
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment and climate
- Social responsibility
- Corporate Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Increased use of recycled plastics in production (13.5% of total plastics used in 2021)
- Development of own products from regenerated materials (e.g., pallet lids from 100% regenerated materials)
- Investment in solar cells on factory rooftops in Finland and Poland
- Planned establishment of a solar park in Denmark (Juelsmindehalvøens Solar A/S)
Social Achievements
- Secured jobs for 43 employees with special needs
- Offered various training programs (38 in total)
- Maintained production level throughout the COVID-19 pandemic while adjusting working conditions
Governance Achievements
- Established a whistle-blower programme
- Adopted policies on anti-corruption, data ethics, and tax
- Implemented a policy to increase the ratio of women in management (reached 25% in 2021)
Climate Goals & Targets
- No negative environmental impact from operations by 2030
- Support the transition to a world powered by renewable energy by manufacturing state-of-the-art plastic and composite solutions by 2030
- Entire global production powered by renewable energy by 2030
- Entire company carbon neutral in Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030
- Reduce the volume of by-products deposited and incinerated in 2022
- Strengthen overview of waste sorting fractions in 2022
Environmental Challenges
- Consumption of resources, wasted material, and carbon emissions from production
- Risk of odour and noise pollution
- Risks related to working conditions (safety and health, language barriers)
- Risk of involvement in activities in countries with human rights abuses
- Risk of corruption and bribery attempts
- Risk of cybercriminal attacks
Mitigation Strategies
- Certified environmental management systems
- Operational and investment measures to ensure quality and environmental protection
- Investment in solar park and purchase of energy certificates
- Risk assessments, guidelines, technical aids, protective equipment, ISO 45001 certifications, and training
- Supplier Code of Conduct requiring respect for human rights
- Anti-corruption policy, training, and Code of Conduct
- Systematic monitoring of IT systems and employee education on IT security
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001 (mentioned, specific details on page 42), ISO 45001 (mentioned)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 3, 9, 12
SP Group's core business positively affects SDGs 3, 9, and 12 through products and operations
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Products made from repurposed plastics
- Products from regenerated materials
- Water purification products
- Ergonomic mats
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023-01 to 2023-06
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental impact from operations
- Renewable energy
- Carbon neutrality
- Sustainable energy transition
- Plastic waste reduction
- Recycling
- UN Sustainable Development Goals
Environmental Achievements
- Increased use of recycled plastics in production
- Development of products using recycled household waste (e.g., container floors, pallet lids)
- Substitution of wood with plastics and composites
- Reporting Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions since 2020
Social Achievements
- SP Moulding became a signatory to the UN Global Compact in January 2012
- SP Group became a signatory to the UN Global Compact in December 2020
- Active work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Governance Achievements
- Sustainability committee established (The Board of Directors)
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Entire global production to be powered by renewable energy by 2030
- Becoming carbon neutral in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Higher rate of inflation
- Higher interest rates
- Energy crisis
- War in Ukraine
- Disruptions in supplies, production, and sales (Accoat)
- Declining demand in Western and Eastern Europe for TPI products due to increasing corn prices and the war in Ukraine
Mitigation Strategies
- Adjusted production to fit current demand (Accoat)
- Implementing efficiency-enhancing measures (Gibo Plast)
- Investing in new advanced production equipment
- Expansion of production in Poland, China, Sweden, and Denmark
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Products using recycled materials
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed