ESG Roadmap

Castle Water views sustainable development not only as an obligation but as an opportunity for us to contribute to the world around us. We go beyond minimum information disclosure requirements and regulatory compliance. Taking this approach ensures that we will always
put our employees, customers, suppliers, partners, shareholders and wider society at the core of what we do.

The ESG Roadmap sets out clear targets to help us achieve our sustainable development goals. The targets are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The roadmap uses metrics to track progress towards achieving our ambitions for 2024 and for 2030. This year, we have updated the roadmap to reflect the goals that we have already achieved, demonstrating our clear commitment to sustainable development.

Environment

Continuously minimise direct environmental impact and carbon footprint

ESG Area
2024 Target
2030 Target
KPI
Environmental footprint | Climate change | Energy | Renewable energy at all Castle Water offices
Three sites using on-site renewable sources (minimum 20% of total energy)
All sites using on-site renewable sources (minimum 20% of total energy)
Percentage of self-generated energy/ total, energy intensity (per tons produced) and absolute
Environmental footprint | Waste | Less waste
Improve waste footprint (pending waste policy)
Improve waste footprint (pending waste policy)
Waste generated per site
Eliminate use of single use plastics items – reduce marine pollution
Elimination of all single use plastic items (cups, stirrers, straws, bottles, etc)
Elimination of all single use plastic items (cups, stirrers, straws, bottles, etc)
Volume of single use plastic items at all Castle Water sites including events
Reducing paper consumption
Printed paper 30% reduction vs 2019
Printed paper 80% reduction vs 2019
Volume of paper that is printed at Castle Water location
Environmental footprint | Climate change CO2 | Reduce CO2 emissions scope 1 and 2
2% CO2 reduction per year (scope 1 and 2 emissions related to energy)
2% CO2 reduction per year (scope 1 and 2 emissions related to energy)
Lower CO2 emissions linked to onsite energy types and consumption
Business travel related CO2 emissions
Reduce Business travel emissions by 20% vs 2019
Reduce Business travel emissions by 50% vs 2019
CO2 emissions from business travel (eg: airplanes & cars) (absolute, per tons produced, per employee)
Climate resilience and adaption | Climate change related risks and opportunities
Implement a Climate Resilience and Adaption Plan
Pending the Climate Resilience and Adaption Plan
Pending the Climate Resilience and Adaption Plan
Environmental footprint | Measuring | Environmental Impact data via Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology
ISO 14044 LCA data for minimum 50 strategic products
ISO 14044 LCA data for minimum 300 strategic products
Number of strategic products with available LCA/LCI data
Environmental certification | ISO 14001 certification (environment)
ISO 14001 for all of Castle Water
ISO 14001 for all of Castle Water
Achievement of ISO 14001 certification

Social

Ensure a safe working environment and a diverse culture for our employees

ESG Area
2024 Target
2030 Target
KPI
Health and safety | Safe working environment (OHS) for Castle Water employees and contractors at Castle Water sites
Zero accidents, all Castle Water locations & staff (including contractors)
Zero accidents, all Castle Water locations & staff (including contractors)
TRIFR (total recordable injury frequency rate, LTIFR (lost time injury frequency rate), severity rate
Safe working environment (OHS) for Castle Water employees and contractors at Castle Water sites
Each year: 100% of Castle Water employees trained in safety & health behaviour and policies
Each year: 100% of Castle Water employees trained in safety & health behaviour and policies
Percentage of employees trained
Safety Compliance certifications ISO 45001
ISO 45001 certification 2023-2030 all Castle Water sites
ISO 45001 certification 2023-2030 all Castle Water sites
Number of sites with ISO 45001 certification
Human Rights | Diversity and inclusion in Castle Water
Each year: 100% of Castle Water employees trained in diversity and inclusion
Each year: 100% of Castle Water employees trained in diversity and inclusion
Percentage of employees trained in diversity and inclusion annually

Governance

Foster ethical behaviour by providing training and robust compliance programmes

ESG Area
2024 Target
2030 Target
KPI
Corruption and bribery | Adherence to the Castle Water Code of Conduct, laws and policies in place, identification and reporting of incidences
Each year: 100% of Castle Water employees trained in anti-corruption and bribery & 100% of the whistle-blower cases treated
Each year: 100% of Castle Water employees trained in anti-corruption and bribery & 100% of the whistle-blower cases treated
Percentage of employees trained number of whistle-blower cases treated

Governance

Nurture diversity and inclusion to continuously improve employee skills and
company attractiveness

ESG Area
2024 Target
2030 Target
KPI
Diversity in Leadership | Gender balance in leadership positions in Castle Water
Three female (minimum) member of the Castle Water Management team, 25% (minimum) female representation
Gender balance men-women (60-40%) in the Castle Water Management team
Percentage of men -women (60-40%) in Castle Water management team
Independent membership on the Castle Water Board of Directors
Continuous reporting of Castle Water board members (gender and independence)
Continuous reporting of Castle Water board members (gender and independence)
Number of independent members at the board of Directors, excluding observers

Governance

Select and engage with suppliers based on recognised ESG standards

ESG Area
2024 Target
2030 Target
KPI
ESG performance - supply chain | Supplier performance on ESG topics and risks
External Rating for top 10 suppliers in EcoVadis: minimum rating of 60/100 (based on spend/€)
External Rating for all rated suppliers in EcoVadis: minimum rating of 45/100 (based on spend/€)
EcoVadis rating of suppliers

Governance

Promote a sustainable development mindset, to motivate employees throughout
our organisation

ESG Area
2024 Target
2030 Target
KPI
ESG priority for Board & Management | ESG agenda approved and discussed by Board of Directors
ESG Roadmap reviewed annually by the board and Management Committee
ESG Roadmap reviewed annually by the board and Management Committee
ESG Roadmap reviewed annually by the board and Management Committee