Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Social Responsibility
• Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 24% compared to 2022.
• Increased renewable energy generation from photovoltaic panels.
• Implemented an Ice Battery System for energy storage and efficiency.
• Reduced water consumption by 27% at headquarters.
• Launched a zero-emission logistics center in Kożuchów.

Social Achievements

• Launched Rawlplug Academy Junior campaign for vocational training.
• Increased employee training hours (1859 to 2822).
• Increased donations (PLN 1,879,000 to PLN 2,571,000).
• Implemented a pink box initiative for menstrual hygiene products.
• Offered free cytology screenings to employees.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a Code of Ethics for Rawlplug’s Suppliers.
• Implemented a whistleblower procedure.
• Improved cybersecurity measures, blocking 312,651 attacks.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Dynamic and volatile demand for products.
• High energy costs.
• Data complexity in ESG reporting.
• Vulnerability to reporting errors.
• Regulatory risk from changing standards.
• Lack of resources and competencies for ESG management.
• Limited visibility and understanding of sustainability data.
• Changes in stakeholder expectations.
• Market competition.
• Evolving regulations.
• Risks related to international conflicts and trade embargoes.
• Political instability.
• Climate-related risks (extreme weather, supply chain disruptions).
• Increased costs of climate-friendly technologies.
• Risks related to circular economy implementation.
• Cybersecurity threats.
• Dependence on technology.
• Environmental pollution risks.
• Lack of transparency.
• Infringements of regulations.
• Environmental crises.
• Boycotts and backlash from stakeholders.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented energy efficiency measures and alternative energy sources.
• Investing in competencies related to sustainability data.
• Building strategic partnerships.
• Using technological innovations to manage sustainability data.
• Investing in transparency and reporting consistency.
• Diversifying product portfolio and raw material sources.
• Locating production to minimize risk.
• Investing in sustainable raw materials and technologies.
• Working with local suppliers.
• Monitoring and adapting to changes in climate policy and regulations.
• Diversifying selling markets.
• Building lasting relationships with stakeholders.
• Planning and flexibility in long-term strategies.
• Monitoring and assessing political risk.
• Promoting institutional stability.
• Adjusting production to sustainable building standards.
• Investing in R&D for sustainable solutions.
• Educating employees and customers.
• Working with partners to share knowledge.
• Monitoring and reporting on sustainable activities.
• Attending international events and working with international partners.
• Implementing international sustainability standards.
• Participating in international research projects.
• Engaging the civil society.
• Supporting local sustainability projects.
• Transparency and communication in sustainability activities.
• Public consultations.
• Educational and promotional activities.
• Investing in energy efficiency and environmentally-friendly products.
• Optimizing logistics and transport.
• Full compliance with regulations.
• Investing in compliant technologies.
• Environmental monitoring and auditing.
• Training employees on environmental protection.
• Working with local communities.
• R&D of own sustainable solutions.
• Analyzing existing patents.
• Working with other companies or institutions.
• Protecting intellectual property.
• Employee training on intellectual property.
• Investing in renewable energy installations.
• Upgrading manufacturing processes.
• Promoting sustainable products and services.
• Lobbying for legislative changes.
• Investing in compliant technologies.
• R&D of sustainable solutions.
• Working with industry partners.
• Educating employees and customers.
• Participating in the legislative process.
• Protecting intellectual property.
• Monitoring the market and competition.
• Partnering with research institutions.
• Promoting innovative solutions.
• Optimizing manufacturing processes to reduce waste.
• Implementing sustainable materials and technologies.
• Promoting circular economy principles in the supply chain.
• Educating employees and customers.
• Monitoring and reporting sustainable activities.
• Efficient resource management and energy audits.
• Investing in energy-efficient technologies.
• Financial support using public funds.
• Working with industry partners.
• Long-term strategic planning.
• Communicating with customers.
• Adjusting prices and pricing strategy.
• Innovations and development research.
• Partnering and working with other companies.
• Long-term planning.
• Risk assessment and security audit.
• Implementing IT security tools.
• Training employees on cybersecurity.
• Monitoring and responding to security incidents.
• Regular audits and penetration tests.
• Diversifying supplies and sources of raw materials.
• Developing in-house technological expertise.
• Managing relationships with suppliers.
• Investing in technological security measures.
• Drafting contingency and business continuity plans.
• Analyzing and evaluating manufacturing processes.
• Investing in automation systems and technologies.
• Training employees on new technologies.
• Monitoring systems and optimizing processes.
• Promoting a culture of innovation.
• Energy efficiency assessment.
• Investing in energy-efficient technologies.
• Educating employees on energy efficiency.
• Monitoring and optimizing energy consumption.
• Promoting environmentally-friendly practices.
• Implementing an e-commerce platform.
• Optimizing the website for e-commerce.
• Adjusting business processes to e-commerce requirements.
• Investing in digital technologies.
• Training employees on e-commerce.
• Installing environment monitoring systems.
• Using sensors and analyzers.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• Working with environmental protection institutions.
• Investing in environmental protection technologies.
• Investing in research into new materials.
• Working with research institutions.
• Investing in recycling technologies.
• Obtaining certificates and meeting standards.
• Monitoring manufacturing processes.
• Collecting data on manufacturing processes.
• Analyzing data and using it to identify market trends.
• Optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Data analytics to understand customer preferences.
• Investing in tools and infrastructure for AI and data analytics.
• Analyzing energy use.
• Installing photovoltaic panels.
• Using wind power.
• Working with partners and research institutions.
• Educating and engaging employees.
• IT security auditing.
• Improving IT security policies.
• Training for employees on cyber threats.
• Implementing IT security monitoring systems.
• Performing regular updates and security audits.
• Investing in 3D printing technology.
• Process automation using robots.
• Integrating IT systems with 3D printing and robots.
• Training for employees on state-of-the-art technologies.
• Working with research institutions and start-ups.
• Implementing and developing environmental management systems.
• Using wastewater and emission treatment technologies.
• Optimizing consumption of natural resources.
• Monitoring and reporting on environmental activities.
• Educating employees and engaging them in environmental protection.
• Publishing reports on emissions and resource consumption.
• Participating in certified sustainability programmes.
• Working with environmentalist and social organisations.
• Organising environmental events and initiatives.
• Communicating transparently with stakeholders.
• Implementing an environmental monitoring system.
• Investing in technologies reducing environmental impact.
• Training employees on environmental protection regulations.
• Working with regulatory authorities.
• Environmental auditing and continuous improvement.
• Applying stringent safety standards.
• Crisis planning.
• Training employees on crisis response.
• Working with local authorities and emergency services.
• Systematic reporting on monitoring results.
• Increasing transparency of operations.
• Investing in sustainable technologies.
• Working with environmentalist organisations.
• Social and environmental auditing.
• Educating customers and employees.
• Annual environmental progress reporting.
• Organising meetings with stakeholders.
• Educational programmes.
• Supporting local environmental initiatives.
• Applying innovative green technologies.
• Upgrading existing machinery.
• Installing environmental monitoring systems.
• Investing in renewable energy sources.
• Environmental certification of products.
• Working with research and scientific bodies.
• Environmental training for employees.
• Reward and incentive programmes.
• Engaging employees in decisions.
• Creating green working teams.
• Participating in social campaigns.
• Partnering with NGOs.
• Working with research institutions.
• Participating in industry environmental initiatives.
• Working with companies in the manufacturing industry.
• Participating in international environmental programmes.
• Implementing smart storage systems.
• Optimizing logistic processes.
• Educating employees on resource management.
• Working with suppliers on waste and pollution minimization.
• Developing eco-friendly product lines.
• R&D of new green technologies.
• Environmental certification of products.
• Working with foreign companies and institutions.
• Participating in international trade shows.
• Installing photovoltaic panels.
• Installing wind turbines.
• Participating in government programmes.
• Promoting sustainability measures.
• Implementing a resource audit programme.
• Improving waste minimization policy.
• Investing in resource-efficient technologies.
• Promoting a culture of saving among employees.
• Working with business partners.
• Risk analysis and contingency plan implementation.
• Investing in infrastructure resistant to extreme weather.
• Diversifying sources of supply.
• Assessing and improving supply chain resilience.
• Working with business partners.
• Diversifying investment portfolio.
• Investing in sustainable business practices.
• Educating investors and stakeholders.
• ESG reporting.
• Working with financial institutions.
• Using materials resistant to extreme weather.
• Investing in drainage and flood protection systems.
• Using green technologies.
• Educating employees on preventive measures.
• Working with local authorities.
• Diversifying suppliers.
• Storing stocks of raw materials.
• Using supply chain monitoring technologies.
• Working with suppliers on contingency plans.
• Investing in resilience infrastructure.
• Using materials with high energy efficiency.
• Investing in green technologies.
• Ensuring adequate ventilation and air conditioning.
• Educating employees on preventing overheating.
• Monitoring environmental parameters.
• Optimizing water consumption.
• Investing in water recovery and treatment systems.
• Rational water resource management.
• Educating employees on water conservation.
• Monitoring the condition of water resources.
• Developing eco-friendly product lines.
• R&D of new green technologies.
• Environmental certification of products.
• Working with foreign companies and institutions.
• Participating in international trade shows.
• Risk analysis and contingency plan implementation.
• Investing in infrastructure resistant to extreme weather.
• Diversifying sources of supply.
• Assessing and improving supply chain resilience.
• Working with business partners.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 21 audits conducted in 2023.

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Ethics for Rawlplug’s Suppliers.
• Supplier Charter
• Supplier Code of Ethics (including human rights clause).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather phenomena
• Interrupted deliveries
• Increased temperature
• Changing water availability

Transition Risks

• Changes in financial markets
• Regulatory changes on CO2 emissions
• Increased costs related to investments in climate-friendly technologies

Opportunities

• Access to new markets
• Development of alternative energy sources
• Improved resource use efficiency
• Development of new products and services
• Improved resilience of infrastructure and supply chains

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ESRS, EU Taxonomy

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, PEFC

Third-party Assurance: Grant Thornton Polska Prosta spółka akcyjna

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Rawlplug's initiatives contribute to these goals through various environmental and social programs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Timber UNO plug
• R-HLX concrete screw
• R-HPTIII throughbolt
• R-GOK-II telescopic sleeve
• 8.0Ah battery pack
• Corded SDS Plus and SDS Max rotary hammers
• Multidrill universal drill bits

Awards & Recognition

• BUDMA Gold Medal