Primary: Energy efficiency programme + condensate heat recovery Since 2019 a dedicated working group has driven energy efficiency, implementing over 28 measures saving 10,324 MWh of steam and 1,816 MWh of electricity. Cambrex also saves 3,000+ MWh/year by using production condensate via a central heating system for buildings. In 2024 ventilation control software was deployed in building z15 to further reduce heating and electricity use.
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Primary: VOC emissions reduction from manufacturing processes VOC emissions are tracked annually (60 tonnes in 2024 vs 49 in 2023, increase due to production growth, permit limit 80 t/year). Cambrex has initiated work in response to new BAT conclusions for the treatment and management of waste gases in the chemical sector and aims to reduce VOC emissions as far as technically and financially possible.
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Primary: Water reduction via process measurement + smart cooling Target: 20% reduction in total water consumption by 2030. Approach is to measure all water usage within production (not just inlet/outlet), control manufacturing processes so water is not left on unnecessarily, and install smart cooling/heating systems. In 2024 outflow measurement per factory was implemented to detect anomalies faster.
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Dependent: Supplier engagement: Code of Conduct + audits Cambrex requires suppliers to sign its global Supplier Code of Conduct; in 2024, 85% of solicited suppliers responded and 38% replied with their own policies. Annual audits cover quality plus HSE and sustainability practices; the audit programme ambition is to expand sustainability-focused audits. Around 100 supplier evaluations are planned for 2025.
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Scope 3 emissions calculation methodology with external consultant 2050 Scope 3 calculations performed with external consultant 2050 across the 15 GHG Protocol categories. Categories 8, 13, 14 deemed not relevant; categories 10, 11, 15 excluded; category 2 partially included within category 1.
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Working Conditions and Human Rights training rollout During 2024 a training course on Working Conditions and Human Rights was developed; goal for 2025 is all staff complete e-learning. Policy revised including child labour definition and action plan appendix.
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PSCI audits conducted In 2024, two audits were carried out under the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI) standard for two customers.
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Target to reduce total water consumption 20% by 2030 Aim to reduce total water consumption by 20% by 2030 through measuring all water usage in production, controlling manufacturing processes, and installing smart cooling/heating systems.
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Primary: Energy efficiency & condensate heat recovery Since 2019, a dedicated energy-efficiency working group has implemented 28+ measures yielding savings of 10,324 MWh steam and 1,816 MWh electricity. Condensate recovery from production facilities saves over 3,000 MWh/year in heating costs. In 2024 work continued to expand condensate-based building heating and to install more efficient heat exchangers. Building ventilation in Z15 was instrumented in 2024 to enable demand-control.
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Primary: VOC and process emissions reduction Cambrex calculates emissions to air (VOC) using calculation software and reports under environmental permit limits (80 t/year). VOC emissions rose to 60 t in 2024 (from 49 t in 2023) due to higher production. Long-term aim is to reduce VOC emissions as far as technically and financially possible. Work has been initiated in response to new BAT conclusions for waste-gas treatment in the chemical sector.
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