Hexpol Ab Class B · OMXSTO:HPOL_B
Hexpol Ab Class B — Investor Day (March 2021)
18 slides from Hexpol Ab Class B's investor day presentation, Mar 23, 2021
Slide 1: A Material Difference
A Material Difference Torbjörn Brorson DIRECTOR SUSTAINABILITY AFFAIRS
Slide 2: Sustainable development is a key issue on the global agenda
Sustainable development is a key issue on the global agenda. High expectations that industry will participate to solve the problems. March 23, 2021 2
Slide 3: … but sustainability is complex landscape
… but sustainability is complex landscape. March 22, 2021 3
Slide 4: Our approach to sustainable development and how we work
A Material Difference Our approach to sustainable development and how we work
Slide 5: 1. Sustainability – A Part Of Our Vision And Core Values
A Material Difference 1. Sustainability – A Part Of Our Vision And Core Values Purpose We create a material difference Vision The preferred solutions provider for sustainable polymer applications Mission We engineer high-quality polymer solutions which improve customer applications, everyday, everyw
Slide 6: 2. International Initiatives And Standards Form The Framework
A Material Difference 2. International Initiatives And Standards Form The Framework • UN Global Compact – 10 principles that contribute to sustainable development. • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) – key performance indicators for sustainability performance. • ISO Standards – management systems fo
Slide 7: 3. HEXPOL's Ethical Compass
A Material Difference 3. HEXPOL’s Ethical Compass • Materializing Our Values – HEXPOL’s Code of Conduct. • Group Policies – environment, health & safety, equal opportunities and other policies. • Whistleblowing – system to alert non-compliance with Materializing Our Values. • Supplier Sustainability
Slide 8: 4. Focus On Material Issues
A Material Difference 4. Focus On Material Issues Focus areas • Energy-efficiency • Climate-change – mitigation and adaption • Safe workplaces • Hazardous chemicals • Further develop products that contribute to sustainable development March 23, 2021 8
Slide 9: 5. Governance And Follow-up
A Material Difference 5. Governance And Follow-up Strategic Planning & Budget Process Sustainable development is part of our strategic planning and budget process. Sustainability Report Transparent reporting of sustainability performance and the development of the Group objectives. COMPONENTS IN THE
Slide 10: We Are Making Progress
A Material Difference We Are Making Progress Increased Energy- Reduced Carbon Safer Workplaces Efficiency Footprint 0.05 20 25 18 0.04 16 20 14 0.03 12 15 10 0.02 8 10 6 0.01 4 5 2 0 0 0 GWH/MSEK LWC/Million worked hours Ton carbon dioxide/MSEK March 23, 2021 10
Slide 11: Looking Ahead
A Material Difference Looking Ahead We will further We will further reduce the develop our carbon footprint portfolio of of our energy use ”green products” • 75% reduction of CO2 emissions by 2025. • Increase the use of bio-based and recycled raw materials. • Increase the purchase of fossil-free ene
Slide 12: There Are Challenges, But A Lot Of Business Opportunities
A Material Difference There Are Challenges, But A Lot Of Business Opportunities The polymer industry is highly Low-carbon dependent on Transformation industry fossil-based raw materials Drivers Hurdles • Increased taxes and fees on high-carbon activities. • Tight product specifications sometimes do
Slide 13: HEXPOL And The EU Taxonomy For Sustainable Activities
HEXPOL And The EU Taxonomy For Sustainable Activities • HEXPOL is a large (>500 employees) and listed company. The Taxonomy is therefore applicable to HEXPOL’s business. • Investors will assess HEXPOL according to the EU Taxonomy. Methods and guidelines are under development. • HEXPOL has to report
Slide 14: Our Approach To The EU Taxonomy
Our Approach To The EU Taxonomy • There are no specific Technical Criteria for polymer compounders and converters such as HEXPOL. • Based on the EU Technical Report, we have made a preliminary assessment of how much of HEXPOL’s activities (net sales) that may be included in the EU Taxonomy. • We use
Slide 15: HEXPOL Products That Support The EU Taxonomy Objectives
HEXPOL Products That Support The EU Taxonomy Objectives • Compounds used in cleantech applications: Heat exchangers, wind power, solar energy, battery charging cables, electrical vehicle components. • Compounds that reduces the carbon footprint: Lighter materials (micro-dense, spongy) glass bead com
Slide 16: A Couple Of Examples
A Couple Of Examples TPE From Plants Biocomposites Recycled TPE Content HEXLIGHT® RHEVISION® Lightweight nonconductive Bio-fiber reinforced EPDM compounds thermoplastic compounds March 23, 2021 16
Slide 17: Preliminary Results According To The EU Taxonomy
Preliminary Results According To The EU Taxonomy EU Taxonomy Sales / HEXPOL Net Sales (%) 20% 18.1% 18% 16% 14% Cleantech Applications 12% Carbon Footprint Reduction Climate Adaption 10% Circular Economy 8% Water Resource Management 6% Total 4% 2% 0% Internal estimates (31/12 2020) – based on curren
Slide 18: investors.HEXPOL.com
A Material Difference investors.HEXPOL.com March 23, 2021 18