Sustainability
The purpose of this page is to summarise the potential reductions that can be achieved in relation to the carbon footprint of the organisation Abar S.p.A. with respect to the reference year 2023, identified as the baseline for the GHG inventory. The inventory results have been processed in order to calculate the GHG emissions (Carbon Footprint) associated with the organisation's entire life cycle and to report the emissions in terms of tonnes of equivalent CO2, divided into the categories envisaged by the diagram as shown in the table below, in both the Location Based and Market Based scenarios.
| Carbon Footprint - ABAR 2023 Total [tCO2eq] | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions | Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 | Total |
| Climate Change Total Location Based Approach | 287,36 | 811,86 | 990,20 | 18.842,91 | 8.373,34 | 29.305,68 |
| Climate Change Total Market Based Approach | 279,37 | 1.485,19 | 990,20 | 18.816,49 | 8.373,34 | 29.944,59 |
Carbon footprint analysis results - Performance trends
It should be noted that a comparison of the total organisation result 2023 with the previous reporting year, i.e. 2021, is not considered to be adequately representative, since significant differences were found with respect to the production volumes of the previously calculated year 2021 (approx. 28% more finished pieces in the folding boxes and leaflet department).
Nevertheless, by normalising the result with respect to the finished products manufactured, it was possible to show a reduction of around 18% with respect to the previous reporting, with particular reference to the Folding Boxes Department, to which the most significant site productions are associated.
| Impact per unit of product | UM | Folding Boxes | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | kgCO2-eq /kg | 2,49 | 2,11 |
| 2023 | kgCO2-eq /kg | 2,03 | 2,10 |
| Impact reduction | % | -18,36% | -0,49% |
Future scenario as of 2025:
Extension of the photovoltaic plant
Considering a future projection of the electricity production associated with the extension of the photovoltaic plant installed in 2024, based on current measurements of energy produced, it is possible to estimate the following percentages of impact reduction compared to the 2023 results.
| Impact reduction | Location Based Approach | Market based Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Compared to the organisation's total Carbon Footprint: | - 1,0% | - 1,4% |
| Compared to the total Category 1 (direct) and Category 2 (emissions from imported electricity) | - 14,6% | - 16,5% |
Future scenario as of 2026:
Future scenario as of 2026:
Considering the future electricity production of the new photovoltaic plant, as described in the previous paragraph, and assuming that the part of energy purchased from the network is covered by certified renewable energy, it is possible to estimate the following impact reduction percentages in the Market Based scenario. It is specified that the Location Based scenario would not vary as it envisages the application of the national average factor for all electricity purchased from the network. Renewable electricity certified by Guarantee of Origin Certificates from wind power is assumed.
| Impact reduction | Market based Approach |
|---|---|
| Compared to the organisation's total Carbon Footprint | -4,6% |
| Compared to total Category 1 (direct) and Category 2 (emissions from imported electricity) | -74,4% |
Involvement of suppliers
The contribution associated with the main raw materials (paper and cardboard) is significant (a total of 65% in the folding boxes and leaflet department), therefore an interesting opportunity to refine the model would be to possibly involve the main suppliers in order to quantify the impacts based on primary data.
Obtaining primary data with particular reference to the energy mixtures and actual consumption of the supplier paper mills could highlight the added value of the lifecycle carbon footprint assessment methodology with a view to supply chain traceability.
A further reduction of 8% is our target for 2026/2027.