deSter Sustainability Report 2022

PLANET ESG REPORT DESTER 2022
SCOPE 3 GHG EMISSIONS
Measurements
In addition to the emissions we directly
control in scope 1 and 2, it is even more
important to track the indirect emissions
caused by deSter. As we expect almost
90% of our total emissions to be caused
by our scope 3 emissions, we are reviewing
our entire supply chain to lower emissions
during upstream and downstream
activities and use our influence to create
less carbon emission throughout.
We have started our calculations and
analyses of scope 3 emissions from 2019-
2022 and aim to finish in 2023. In terms of
our approach, we first make an estimation
based on financial data to identify
carbon hotspots. This helps us determine
which areas we should focus on,
and which require additional calculations.
Actions
Although our calculations have not been
finalized, we have formulated approaches
and actions for the different categories
most relevant to deSter. Here is an overview:
Purchased goods and services
(category 1)
• deSter’s environmental policy outlines
our approach to responsible
resource management. We strive to
limit resource usage, use recycled resources,
consider transport impact,
and consider GHG impact into our
procurement decisions.
• Our supplier code of conduct also
includes environmental protection
Energy related emissions
(category 3)
• Related to measures taken for scope
1 (stationary combustion and mobile
combustion) and scope 2 (electricity)
Upstream transport
(category 4)
• A ‘Glocal’ approach: deSter has
offices and production sites in different
parts of the world, such as
Hoogstraten (BE), Lima (USA) and
Prachinburi (Thailand). Our global
presence enables a local approach
and reduces the transport of goods
• Continuously work on an efficient
transport supply chain
• Only use airfreight as last resort
• New tenders on ocean freight take
sustainability into account
• Use the least amount of packaging,
to reduce transport weight
Operational waste (category 5)
• Waste policy and actions (see
further in the Waste section of this
report)
Business travel (category 6)
• Online meetings, if possible, to
reduce business travel. Only travel
when it is necessary
Employee commuting
(category 7)
• Employees have the option to work
remotely when job requirements allow.
Employees can choose to work
from home up to three days a week,
resulting in less travel
• Hoogstraten headquarters: we offer
employees a bike-leasing program
and a bicycle allowance (per km
traveled) for those who cycle to work
at least 50% of each month
End of life products (category 12)
• With our product strategy and
Circular Economy approach, we
work to reduce waste caused by
our products and lower the impact
of their end-of-life treatment (read
more details in the Product section
of this report)
SHARE OF TYPES
OF ENERGY
ELECTRICITY SHARE
PER LOCATION 2022
ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION IN MWH
PER PRODUCTION FACILITY
Electricity | 95%
Gas | 2%
Distillate fuel oil | 3%
68
Hoogstraten | 59%
Prachinburi | 28%
Lima | 13 %
70,000
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
0
2019 2020 2021 2022
deSter BV, Hoogstraten
deSter Co. Ltd, Thailand
deSter Corparation, Lima