Dutch OEP Trafo Coöperatief U.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Scope 1 Emissions:7,107 tCO2e/year (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:16,160 tCO2e/year (2022)
Total Energy Consumption:77,293 MWh/year (2022)
Water Consumption:79,999 m3/year (2022)
Waste Generated:8,882 tons/year (2022)
Carbon Intensity:0.31 tons CO2eq / MVA (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Responsibility
- Equality
- Employees
- Net Zero
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint (Scope 1 and 2 per produced MVA) by 14% compared to 2020
- Reduced energy consumption per MVA by 6% from 2020 to 2022
- Reduced water consumption by 7% from 2020 to 2022
- 87% recycling rate in 2022
Social Achievements
- No violations in connection with unfair working conditions or discrimination in 2022
- 29,000 total training hours in 2022
- LTIFR reduction from 3.38 in 2020 to 2.85 in 2022
Governance Achievements
- Updated Supplier Code of Conduct to align with international standards and best practices
- Three suspected compliance breaches in connection with corruption in 2022 (two unproven, one ongoing investigation)
- Implementation of online on-demand compliance training for all management roles and employees in sensitive areas
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- 100% carbon neutral (Scope 1, 2 & 3) by FY2050
Medium-term Goals:
- 90% carbon neutral (Scope 1 & 2) by FY2030
- 25% female in top management positions by FY2028
- 20% female share in overall employees by FY2028
- 35 training hours per employee by FY2028
- Reduce hazardous and non-recyclable waste by 30% by FY2030
Short-term Goals:
- 100% trained white collar employees for Compliance basics by FY2025
- Compliant with CSRD/EU Taxonomy by FY2025
- Compliant with Supply Chain Act by FY2024
- Compliant with CBAM by FY2026
- All suppliers audited on environmental pillar of sustainability by FY2026
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions (90% of total emissions)
- Addressing corruption risks
- Ensuring compliance with the German Supply Chain Act and CBAM
Mitigation Strategies
- Initiated data collection and analysis for Scope 3 emissions
- Implemented compliance management system, including internal audits and whistleblowing channels
- Set targets for compliance with the German Supply Chain Act (by end of 2023) and CBAM (by 2026)
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Regular audits including sustainability criteria; target of all Q1 suppliers audited on environmental pillar of sustainability and Q2/3/4 via self assessment by 2026
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI (Core option)
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 50001:2018 (German sites only)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 5
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 16
- SDG 17
The report details how SGB-SMIT's activities contribute to these SDGs.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Transformers with reduced energy losses, use of alternative materials (NYTRO BIO 300X, NYTRO RR 900X, Shell S5 and Midel eN 1204)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:7207 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:6593 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:7207 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:1,101,656 tCO2e/year (partial data)
Renewable Energy Share:24%
Total Energy Consumption:68,663 MWh/year
Water Consumption:85,099 m3/year
Waste Generated:7200 tons/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint (Scope 1 and 2 per produced MVA) by 39% compared to 2020
- Reduced energy consumption per MVA by 15% from 2020 to 2023
- 24% of consumed energy comes from renewable sources
- 83% recycling rate
Social Achievements
- Launched SGB-SMIT Academy for comprehensive training
- Reduced LTIFR (Lost Time Incident Frequency Rate) to 2.31 in 2023
- Implemented various employee well-being initiatives (Job Ticket, Bike Leasing Program, etc.)
Governance Achievements
- Achieved silver medal rating from EcoVadis (top 25% in manufacturing)
- Compliant with German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act
- Implemented a whistle-blower system
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- 100% carbon neutral (Scope 1, 2 & 3) by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- 90% carbon neutral (Scope 1 & 2) by 2030; 100% by 2035
- 25% female in top management positions by 2028
- 20% female share in overall employees by 2028
- 35 training hours per employee by 2028
- Reduce hazardous and non-recyclable waste by 30% by 2030
- LCA for each product design by 2030
- 10% Lifetime extension projects by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- 100% trained white collar employees for Compliance basics by FY2025
- Compliant with CSRD/EU Taxonomy by FY2025
- Compliant with Supply Chain Act by FY2024
- Compliant with CBAM by FY2026
- LTIFR 1.0 by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to raw material shortages and geopolitical factors
- Quantifying Scope 3 emissions
- Increasing water withdrawal due to a fire at one plant
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing IntegrityNext platform for ESG risk management and supply chain sustainability
- Working on initiatives to increase transparency on Scope 3 emissions
- Implementing measures to reduce water consumption
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 59 audits in 2023
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Quality Assurance Agreement
- IntegrityNext platform
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (GRI 1: Foundation 2021)
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- 13 (Climate Action)
SGB-SMIT's products and services contribute to the energy transition and sustainable development.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Transformers with reduced energy losses
- Transformers using alternative biodegradable insulating fluids