Cambrex Corporation — full event log

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

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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Since 2019 Cambrex Karlskoga has used 100% origin-labelled hydropower electricity through a renewable electricity agreement. Steam from the Karlskoga combined heat and power plant comprises 97% renewable and recovered energy in 2023, with the supplier targeting 99% renewable steam by 2025. This makes Scope 2 emissions effectively zero from electricity.

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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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Solvents and catalysts dominate hazardous waste. Catalysts are reused in some processes and the aim is to recycle all spent catalysts via external parties. Solvents are recycled where logistics and regulations allow, with an ongoing project to identify additional recyclable outflows. Non-recyclable waste is sent to incineration with energy recovery (6,022 tonnes in 2024).

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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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Aim to reduce total water consumption by 20% by 2030 through better measurement, process control and smart cooling/heating.

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Scope 3 calculations across 15 GHG Protocol categories were completed with 2050 consultancy, showing ~90% of total emissions fall under Scope 3.

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Increased production and product mix in 2024 vs preceding years drove higher Scope 3 emissions (59,142 tCO2e vs 53,330 in 2023).

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Cambrex initiated a double materiality assessment and stakeholder engagement during 2024 to prepare for compliance with the EU CSRD/ESRS.

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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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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.

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

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The Cambrex Commitment letter was submitted to SBTi in 2023; validation expected during 2025.

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

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42% Scope 3 reduction target from 2020 base year by 2030, SBTi-aligned.

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50% Scope 2 reduction target from 2018 by 2030, SBTi-aligned.

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Cambrex set a target to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 50% from 2018 base year by 2030, developed in accordance with Science Based Targets (SBTi).

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