In 2022, as part of the KABAK’S CSR Report, we attempted to measure on our own the carbon footprint of our manufacturing activities. A year later, we went one step further and asked for assistance a third party expert. Thanks to the cooperation with Przemysław Poszwa, Ph.D., Eng. we are now able to present a report on KABAK's carbon footprint.
Why have we actually decided to take this step? Because, our company KABAK is striving for full environmental neutrality, and in order to reduce effectively our environmental impact, we must first measure it. In turn, being aware of what emissions and in which areas we generate as a company gives us an opportunity to plan and implement a number of measures to reduce effectively our carbon footprint in the years to come.
At the same time, we realise that our emissions are also those that are allocated to KABAK products throughout the supply chain. That is why we audit our suppliers, educate them and seek to do business only with those for whom the reduction of their operational environmental impact is as key as it is for us. We also believe that by setting an example, we will accelerate the change of market players larger than us, who may, inter alia, start to change.
We get down to implement the recommendations, and you are warmly invited to read on!
In order to reduce effectively your environmental impact, you must first measure it. This is why we have decided to examine our company's carbon footprint with the assistance of a third party expert, Przemysław Poszwa, Ph.D., Eng. Below we present not only the key KABAK'S emission data, but also information on the steps we intend to take to reduce further these emissions.
Emission Background Information
The table below refers to the emissions independent of any greenhouse gas transactions, such as the sale, purchase, transfer or holding of emission allowances.
KABAK's Commentary:
The first step to further reduce emissions generated by KABAK will be the conversion of current energy sources into Renewable Energy Sources (RES). In turn, the next step will be to look for a carbon footprint offset solution. We want to feel that in addition to minimising KABAK's carbon footprint, we are also taking active efforts towards its environmental offset.
Disaggregated emissions by source type [tCO2e]
Scope 1:
Direct emissions from owned/controlled operations [tCO2e]
- Direct emissions from stationary combustion processes
- Direct emissions from mobile combustion sources
- Direct emissions from process sources
- Direct emissions from fugitive sources
- Direct emissions from agricultural sources
Scope 2:
Indirect emissions from the use of purchased electricity, steam, heating and cooling (market-based method) [tCO2e]
- Indirect emissions from purchased/acquired electricity
- Indirect emissions from purchased/acquired steam
- Indirect emissions from purchased/acquired heating
- Indirect emissions from purchased/acquired cooling
KABAK's Commentary:
Some of last year's strategic decisions, such as changing storage space or closing selected stationary shops, were taken, inter alia, driven by the desire to reduce emissions per product. The next steps in this direction will include the verification of heat sources in those locations where are under our control, and to try to improve the energy efficiency of the premises used by us.
Scope 2:
Indirect emissions from the use of purchased electricity, steam, heating and cooling (location-based method) [tCO2e]
- Indirect emissions from purchased/acquired electricity
- Indirect emissions from purchased/acquired steam
- Indirect emissions from purchased/acquired heating
- Indirect emissions from purchased/acquired cooling
Glossary of Key Terms:
Carbon footprint
- an indicator that measures total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly or indirectly by an organisation. It includes emissions of the following gas categories: carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6).
tCO2e
- tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent. Owing to the fact that different greenhouse gases (GHGs) make different contribution to the progressive global warming, a measure of the carbon footprint in kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent was created to express the emissions of individual greenhouse gases per single unit and to add up the total impact.
Scope 1
- direct emissions that arise from the combustion of fossil fuels by the company or are emitted as a result of leaks or as part of manufacturing processes.
Scope 2
- indirect emissions that arise from the generation of electricity and heat for consumption purchased by the company.
Scope 3
- indirect emissions associated with the company's widely understood operations. Within this scope, emissions generated along the company's entire value chain are considered - from the origin of the materials used by the company to emissions generated during product use and disposal, workers commuting to/from work, business travel or product use.
KABAK's Commentary:
We are taking efforts to optimise this part of our emissions by replacing current modes of transport with less carbon-intensive solutions, such as car-sharing and travel by rail.