Primary: Solvent and catalyst recycling Cambrex reuses catalysts in some processes and recycles spent catalysts through external parties (target: 100% recycling of spent catalysts). Where logistics and regulation permit, solvents are recycled in cooperation with customers. Waste that cannot be recycled goes to incineration with energy recovery; internal wastewater treatment reduces volumes that would otherwise be incinerated.
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Double materiality assessment initiated for CSRD compliance In 2024 work was initiated on double materiality assessment and stakeholder engagement to comply with CSRD/ESRS. Material topics identified: E1 climate, E2 pollution, E3 water, E5 circular economy, S1 own workforce, S2 value chain workers, G1 business conduct. E4 biodiversity, S3 communities, S4 consumers assessed not material.
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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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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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Reports alignment with multiple UN SDGs Cambrex maps activities against SDGs including SDG 3 (Good Health), 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), 6 (Clean Water), 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy), 8 (Decent Work), 9 (Industry/Innovation), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 11 (Sustainable Cities), 12 (Responsible Consumption), 13 (Climate Action), 15 (Life on Land).
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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: Water consumption reduction (-20% by 2030) Water consumption (drinking, softened and river water) is being reduced through digitalisation, mapping water flows, and smart cooling/heating. 2024 focused on measuring outflows per factory. Target: 20% reduction in total water consumption by 2030.
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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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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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100% origin-labelled renewable hydropower electricity; 97% renewable steam Since 2019, Cambrex Karlskoga has signed an agreement ensuring that 100% of electricity used is origin-labelled hydropower, generating zero Scope 2 emissions for electricity. Steam, supplied by the Karlskoga combined heat and power plant, comprised 97% renewable and recovered energy in 2023, with the supplier targeting 99% renewable steam by 2025. Cambrex actively collaborates with the steam supplier to increase renewable fuel use.
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