Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic Sustainability
• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced GHG emissions by approximately 13%
• Reduced water use by 28%
• Reduced waste generation by 12.5%

Social Achievements

• Commitment to highest international standards for health and safety (Responsible Care®, SA 8000, ISO 9001 and 14001)
• Community development activities
• Establishment of the Advanced Academy for Development of Textile Technologists (AADTT) in India

Governance Achievements

• Established a Sustainability Committee to formulate and direct DyStar’s sustainability strategy
• Implemented a Code of Conduct
• Established a Compliance Management Structure

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Outdated and energy-intensive plants
• Global economic downturn
• Water scarcity
• Spills of hazardous materials

Mitigation Strategies

• Plant rationalization (closure of outdated plants)
• Focus on improving production efficiency
• Initiatives to enhance energy efficiency (variable frequency drives, production planning rearrangement, renewal of brine chiller, replacement of steam traps)
• Water conservation and recycling initiatives
• Improved material handling procedures and employee training

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Emphasis on purchasing locally produced goods and supplies
• Supplier selection based on cost, quality, delivery time, environmental friendliness, and past performance

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI 3.1 (Level B), Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol

Certifications: ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, SA 8000, GOTS

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• AOX-free disperse dyes
• Metal-free dyes for wool and polyamides

Awards & Recognition

• Second position in the ‘Sustainability Stewardship - Innovation in Shaping Sustainability in Supply Chains’ category at the Parivartan Sustainable Leadership Awards

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy consumption by 6.7% compared to 2013
• Reduced GHG emission intensity by 14.8% since 2010
• Reduced total energy consumption by approximately 17,497 MWh in 2014
• Recycled 1,835,488 m³ of water (24.1% of total water consumption)
• Reduced lost days due to injury by 90% in 2014

Social Achievements

• Reduced employee turnover rate to 0.22% in 2014
• Increased total training hours by over 6000 hours in 2014
• Zero fatalities in the last three reporting periods
• Supported various community initiatives (HIV/AIDS support in Africa, helping disabled in Brazil, food donations in the USA, etc.)

Governance Achievements

• Strict adherence to health & safety policies and practices
• Established a Global Compliance Management Department to ensure adherence to laws and regulations
• Implemented ISO 14001 certified environmental management system at three sites

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increasing legal ecological requirements related to products
• Increased public concern on sustainability aspects
• Need to closely monitor water consumption
• Need to include key supply chain aspects into sustainability disclosures

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented a chemical management system based on econfidence® program
• Taking initiatives across the board to further cap water intensity
• Planning to include key supply chain aspects into sustainability disclosures in 2015
• Implementing energy management system as per ISO 50001 guidelines

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Emphasis on policies covering child labor, forced labor, wage management, and human rights

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G3.1 Guidelines (Application level B), UNGC

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Realan® Black MF-PV (metal-free dyeing process for wool)
• Dianix® XF2 range (high wet-fastness dyes for polyester fabrics)

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy intensity by 7% (2017 vs. 2011)
• Reduced water withdrawal intensity by 39% (2017 vs. 2011)
• Reduced wastewater intensity by 30% (2017 vs. 2011)
• Reduced raw materials intensity by 21% (2017 vs. 2011)
• Reduced GHG emissions intensity by 9% (2017 vs. 2011)
• Reduced waste intensity by 25% (2017 vs. 2011)
• 28 dyes achieved GOLD-level Material Health certification from Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute

Social Achievements

• 0% work-related fatalities
• 80% return-to-work rate after maternity leave
• 280,000 m3 of water provided to communities at no cost since 2011
• 205 hours worked in volunteering
• 100% of business locations audited for corruption-related risks
• 28% of management roles held by women

Governance Achievements

• Zero legal actions pending or completed in 2017 regarding anti-competitive behavior
• Zero fines, penalties, or warnings for health and safety impact violations of products and services
• Zero violations of local laws and regulations regarding the use of DyStar’s products and services
• Zero fines or penalties regarding product and service information and labelling for FY2017
• Zero fines, penalties, or warnings related to advertising, promotion or sponsorship activities

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Challenging market conditions due to tight supply of raw materials and increasing supply costs
• Increased commodity costs
• Changing consumer behavior
• Stringent enforcement of environmental laws and regulations in China
• Inefficiency of cost control due to system complexity
• External threats from competition, environment, and resources
• Economic challenges in different regions (e.g., inflation in South Africa)
• Political situations and material shortages
• Scope 3 emissions accounting for over 90% of total emissions

Mitigation Strategies

• Business restructuring to maintain competitiveness
• Improved organization structure and operational processes
• Improved procurement practices (leveraging Longsheng Kiri)
• Improved manufacturing and production techniques
• Maximizing efforts in production, logistics, and warehouse management
• Adapting market and sales strategies to specific contexts
• Planning ahead and acting fast
• Focus on innovation and R&D
• Brand and product differentiation
• Promoting environmental protection across the value chain
• Investing in partnerships with upstream and downstream businesses to reduce Scope 3 emissions

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Yearly or every two years

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Business Conduct for Suppliers & Third Party Service Providers
• Environmental and social criteria screening
• Targeted eco-testing of materials
• Annual re-evaluation of top 80% of material suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Climate change impacting access to water

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core Option

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 1
• Goal 5
• Goal 3
• Goal 7
• Goal 2
• Goal 6
• Goal 4
• Goal 8
• Goal 10
• Goal 12
• Goal 9
• Goal 13

DyStar's Four C's (Creating, Conserving, Caring, and Communicating) support the SDGs through various initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Cadira modules
• DyStar Indigo Vat 40% Solution
• Econtrol T-CA