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We proactively operate our business in a sustainable and responsible manner.
This includes protecting our environment, positively contributing to society, and ensuring good governance. Below we include several initiatives that are contributing to these goals.
We also consider sustainability as part of our investment decisions. Investments that are borderline on a purely financial basis will be considered if they contribute to our ESG goals and net zero ambitions.
We are committed towards reaching net zero emissions by 2050 in line with a 1.5 degree temperature increase limit scenario.
We continue to make large investments to reduce our energy consumption, for instance optimising and modernising our refrigeration plant at sits in France and the Netherlands.
At our Val de Meuse site in France, we invested €500k to optimise our refrigeration plant.
This included implementation of frequency control and optimisation on evaporators, compressors, and other equipment, and installation of a new modern condenser. We achieved a substantial energy saving of 40%
Investment
We have also initiated an energy efficiency program across all of our sites
This will include continuing to invest into modernisation of our facilities and new technology, such as best-in-class insulation, energy-efficient doors, and LED lighting.
In 2022 we generated ~5.2GWh of energy from solar panels across our sites.
We are actively investing in our clean energy generation, including the addition of 1MWp solar panels as part of the construction of our new highbay in Mouscron, Belgium, and a recent investment of ~€4m to add around 5MWp of additional solar panels across the UK and Norway. We are embracing innovative solutions such as the repurposing of end-of-life railway sleepers to support a ground array in Norway. We are also exploring other clean energy sources.
Of solar energy
We report our waste generated on a quarterly basis and are taking steps across our sites to ensure that as much waste as possible is diverted from landfill.
Our vehicle fleet comprises modern and highly efficient trucks, 100% of which are Euro 6 compliant, meeting the highest emissions standards. Investments in electric trailer plugs in our yards ensure a reduction in emissions from diesel trailer refrigeration units. We also have invested in 25 hydraulic generators in the UK to power our diesel trailer refrigeration units.
Euro 6 trucks
Cold stores, with low temperatures, high racking, and handling equipment movements, require strong safety oversight.
Whether working in our storage facilities or out on the road, the safety and welfare of our employees is paramount. Similarly, we strive to ensure a safe environment for customers and third-party hauliers visiting our facilities. Training is at the centre of these standards across Constellation, underpinned by defined procedures and support systems.
We report all health and safety incidents and near misses through our quality management system, allowing us to take action to mitigate future incidents and we continuously improve our safety.
In Norway, we participated in the “On the right side” programme being run by the Norwegian Truck Owners Association
The program aims to improving road safety, working environments and environmental impact in connection with the training and monitoring of drivers.
Training includes passive and fuel-saving driving practices and, according to the Norwegian Truck Owners Association (Norges Lastebileierforbund), companies affiliated to the programme experience fewer accidents, lower rates of absence due to illness and consume less fuel than non-participants.
We support local and international initiatives, with the goal of making a positive contribution to our local communities, and to organisations relevant to our business.
Supported organisations include:
We also support a number of local causes including food banks, schools, nurseries, children’s hospices, business clubs, and sports teams.
Good governance is essential for a well-operating business. The board of directors and management team have oversight of all material business activities, including ESG matters and key decisions, through board meetings and regular ESG reporting.
This begins with compliance with regulations and guiding principles governing the protection of human rights, operational and occupational health and safety, environmental, and business practices in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Our sites also voluntarily take part in several industry-relevant quality standards and accreditations, such as BRCGS and IFS. These help to validate the robust processes and procedures that are in place to ensure our services are delivered to a high standard to customers.
Constellation aims to contribute positively to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by the UN member states in 2015.
We identify below the key SDGs where we feel we can have the greatest impact.
We participate in GRESB, a 3rd party benchmark to independently assess our ESG performance.
The GRESB benchmark assesses our performance across several ESG categories and metrics and compares us to our peers and other infrastructure companies.
In 2023, we achieved an excellent score of 93 for our 2022 performance. We are continuously seeking ways to improve our ESG performance.
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