2Going Net Zero
Goal 2030: zero vision for GHGs under the GHG Protocol Scope 1* and Scope 2**
Main areas:
- Science Based Targets approved, measured and communicated quarterly, including GHG protocol Scope 3***
- we will measure impact across our value chain
- transparent reporting of results.
* Direct emissions from own installations and vehicles
** Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heating and cooling for own use
*** Direct and indirect emissions from the entire value chain
Interim target 2025:
- activities in accordance with the approved science-based targets of the international collaboration Science Based Targets initiative, SBTi
- 60% reduction in carbon intensity with 2019 as base year.
A business without fossil-based emissions
A radical reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is required to slow climate change.
We have made several important improvements to reduce our emissions.
Our second sustainability initiative is to completely eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from our operations. Initially from our own operations (GHG Protocol Scope 1 and 2), but in the long term throughout the value chain (GHG Protocol Scope 3). Here we have analyzed our impact and built a system to measure and report on our performance. The aim is to be able to do this on a quarterly basis already in 2022.
As we start to measure emissions under Scope 3, we will go deeper with the choice of materials, manufacturing processes, transport modes and transport distances. It will ultimately influence how we choose suppliers.
Based on this work, we will begin work in 2022 to set science-based targets, as we see this as important for monitoring that our activities are in line with the Paris Agreement.
Several world-first initiatives
In 2021, we launched several important initiatives. For napkins and table coverings, we are the first manufacturer to replace fossil-based adhesives and binders with renewable, plant-based solutions, partly based on food waste, which results in fully renewable products. Our paper mill in Skåpafors is also the first in the world in the paper industry to start using bio-LPG in production – LPG made from renewable raw materials.
During the fourth quarter, we also conducted tests with renewable HVO diesel in the delivery to our customers together with our transport partner in Denmark. We are also looking at other concrete solutions for climate-smart logistics.
Goal 13: Climate action
Climate change is a huge challenge for society. In order to meet the ambitions of the Paris Agreement, businesses must also act. For Duni Group, this means changing the way we work, the energy we use and the raw materials we use, but also the way we transport and store products.
Lidija Peters, Sustainability Manager Logistics
Renewable diesel tests in Denmark
During the fourth quarter, tests were launched to help reduce the Group’s carbon footprint from transport. In cooperation with our logistics partner Frode Laursen in Denmark, we switched from fossil-based diesel to renewable HVO diesel. It can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 88 percent.
“Transport is an important part of our supply chain and we need to take responsibility for environmentally sound changes. This initiative aims at GHG Protocol Scope 3, which will be included in our 2030 emissions target,” says Lidija Peters, Logistics Sustainability Manager.
It is still too early to draw far-reaching conclusions from the tests. However, customers have been positive.
“This initiative shows that we are on the right track and is an important first step in to transform the Group’s transports. There is an increasing focus on reducing carbon emissions in logistics,” says Lidija.
HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) consists of renewable raw materials, such as residual waste and vegetable oils, and can be used in most new diesel-powered trucks (EURO 6 and above). The HVO diesel used in the tests is also palm oil-free.