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Cambrex Corporation — full event log

Every event we have on file across every reporting year. The Data-by-year tab summarises the top 10 per year; this page shows them all.

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2024· 12 events

Primary: Solvent and catalyst recyclingData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.23

Double materiality assessment initiated for CSRD complianceData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.15

Scope 3 emissions calculation methodology with external consultant 2050Data confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.19

PSCI audits conductedData confidence — high

In 2024, two audits were carried out under the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI) standard for two customers.

sustainability_report p.15

Reports alignment with multiple UN SDGsData confidence — high

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).

sustainability_report p.14

Primary: Energy efficiency & condensate heat recoveryData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.20

Primary: Water consumption reduction (-20% by 2030)Data confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.22

Working Conditions and Human Rights training rolloutData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.28

Target to reduce total water consumption 20% by 2030Data confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.22

100% origin-labelled renewable hydropower electricity; 97% renewable steamData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.20

Primary: VOC and process emissions reductionData confidence — high

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.

sustainability_report p.19

Dependent: Supplier qualification & Code of Conduct rolloutData confidence — high

Cambrex sources chemicals, packaging and services from a global supplier base. Supplier qualification covers quality, HSE and sustainability practices including ethics and working conditions. In 2024, 85% of suppliers contacted responded to Code of Conduct requests (38% provided own equivalent policies). Around 100 supplier evaluations planned for 2025; audit programme being expanded with sustainability focus.

sustainability_report p.33

2023· 2 events

EcoVadis Silver Level (66/100, 87th percentile)Data confidence — high

In the 2023 EcoVadis survey, Cambrex Karlskoga scored 66/100 (87th percentile), maintaining Silver Level rating.

sustainability_report p.14

SBTi commitment letter submitted for Scope 1/2/3 targetsData confidence — high

Cambrex Commitment letter submitted to SBTi in 2023; targets are 50% Scope 1 and 2 reduction from 2018 base year by 2030, and 42% Scope 3 reduction from 2020 base year by 2030. Validation expected during 2025.

sustainability_report p.17