R&M Sustainability Report 2023

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Connecting Nature – Low Environmental and Climate Impact Connecting Nature Greenhouse gas emissions Scope 1 and 2 t CO2e Greenhouse gas emissions Scope 3 t CO2e ISO 14001 coverage Target 2023: Result 2023: < 3,000 1 3,145 Target 2023: Determine base value Result 2023: 54,140 Target 2023: > 80 % Result 2023: 98 % Amount of waste generated kg / CHF 1 million net sales Target 2023: Result 2023: < 1,500 1 1,600 Energy usage kWh / CHF 1 million net sales Target 2023: Result 2023: < 16,500 1 17,077 1 Adjusted based on business development have been adjusted based on the mentioned business development. However, the discrepancy between target and actual metrics is smaller. It should also be noted that the CO2 offsetting measures mentioned above were not included in the emissions figures. R&M intends to consider this in the upcoming reporting year. Measures in 2024 • Implementation of measures to reduce CO2 emissions in Scopes 1, 2 and 3 • Increasing the share of renewable energy sources in the energy mix • Group-wide activities to reduce energy consumption • Group-wide data collection on types of waste, recyclable waste, and hazardous waste • Minimize waste quantities at all sites or return waste to the material cycle For the first time, Scope 3 emission values were determined at company level in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Standard. Thus, 2023 provides the basis for developing CO2-reduction targets in the future. Overall, it has become evident that targets and measures for CO2 reduction in production and transportation need to be pursued. CO2-intensive air freight can be reduced by selecting other modes of transportation like sea shipments. In the supply chain, there is an even greater scope for replacing fossil fuels with biofuels. Further options are being explored. Power consumption recorded The next emphasis is on methods to measure and reduce energy and resource consumption. All facilities have an energy management system. Low-energy equipment is gradually being introduced wherever possible. The sites are committed to using power from renewable sources. Some already receive electricity from solar panels installed on the roofs of buildings used for operational purposes. During the year, solar panels were «R&M is committed to using resources respectfully and consciously, and, if possible, returning them or using them repeatedly.» installed on the entire roof of the company’s headquarters. By 2030, the energy intensity of business operations should be reduced to 15,000 kWh / CHF 1 million net sales. The target for 2023 was adjusted to 16,500 kWh / CHF 1 million net sales based on the previously mentioned business development. Focus on water and waste R&M is committed to using resources respectfully and consciously, and, if possible, returning them or using them repeatedly. The approach goes far beyond the materials used for R&M products. It also focuses on aspects of basic supply, such as the daily use of fresh water. Individual measures can limit the consumption of fresh water. For example, rainwater is collected at headquarters and fed into the 16 | R&M Sustainability Report 2023
toilet flushes. Overall, rainwater accounts for 34 % of the water used at headquarters. Another important factor is waste management. R&M has identified a number of opportunities to reduce waste. The main objectives: minimizing packaging, amounts of plastic, packaging waste and packagingrelated emissions. Due to the business development, the target for 2023 has been adjusted, also for the upcoming reporting year. Opportu nities to reduce waste more effectively are being explored at all sites. Recyclable ma terials will be sent for recycling or upcycling. For example, cardboard is shredded in the production plants and reused as filling ma terial in packaging. Waste management and recording the material cycles are being further professionalized. The plan is to determine additional operating figures. This includes the proportion of recyclable waste and hazardous waste. Other measures include: • Collaboration with specialized waste disposal service providers • Packaging and waste regulations for key suppliers • Return of packaging material 060.2199
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