We established our sustainability agenda in 2021, showing that sustainability is a genuine part of the way that we do business.
In 2021, RDM Group also issued a Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB) that ties its yield to the achievement of three sustainability targets by 2025. Sustainability and finance are strongly linked at RDM Group, therefore, we published the Sustainability-Linked Bond in 2021 to raise the bar on water and waste targets, while keeping the ambitious CO2 target.
Recognizing the growing importance of environmental and social responsibility, the Group has embedded sustainability at the heart of its business operations through its ambitious 2020-2030 Sustainability Plan.
To make this commitment a reality, the Group’s strategy, management practices, and governance processes are designed to prioritize and integrate the key goals outlined in the Plan in our daily operations.
By embracing a culture of continuous improvement, the Group actively refines its approach to drive meaningful progress toward its sustainability goals.
The Goals marked in bold are part of the Sustainability-Linked Bond.
| Goal | Baseline 2020 | Progress 2024 | % | Target | Target value | Status |
| Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 equivalent emissions per ton of net salable production | 0.495 tCO2e/t | 0.449 tCO2e/t | -9% | -30% by 2030 | 0.347 tCO2e/t | 🟧 |
| Reduce wastewater discharge per ton of net salable production | 11.06 m3/t | 9.20 m3/t | -16.8% | -20% by 2030 | 8.85 m3/t | 🟩 |
| Increase the proportion of waste sent for recovery | 73% | 89.7% | +16.9% | 90% by 2030 | 90% | 🟩 |
| Reduce the total amount of waste generated per ton of net salable production | 181 kg/t | 224 kg/t | +24% | -20% by 2030 | 145 kg/t | 🟥 |
| Key suppliers assessed and qualified according to ESG criteria for all relevant product categories | New assessment to be started |
Project started | 30% | 100% by 2025 | 100% | 🟧 |
| Implement a behavior-based safety program at all mills | 1 site | 6 sites | 67% | 9 mills by 2025 | 9 mills | 🟧 |
| Increase the employee advocacy rate | 3.98 | 4.33 | +0.35 | 4.5 by 2030 | 4.50 | 🟩 |
| Increase the percentage of women employed by RDM Group | 9.5% | 11.2% | +17.5% | +30% by 2030 | 12.3% | 🟩 |
