Carbon Footprint Report Progress 2019– · 2.0 Carbon footprint 2019H1– 6 Intensity Carbon...

Carbon Footprint Report

Progress 2019–GHG emissions resulting from Alfen internal operations

Table of contents–

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About the report 3

Executive summary - Environmental performance and key highlights 4

1.0 About the company 51.1 Organisational boundary 51.2 Reporting organisation 51.3 Responsible person 51.4 Reporting period 5

2.0 Carbon Footprint 2019H1 6

3.0 Scope 1: Direct CO2 Emissions 73.1 Fuel for stationary vehicles and forklifts 73.2 Natural gas 73.3 Vehicle fleet 83.4 Refrigerants 8

4.0 Scope 2 Indirect Emissions 94.1 Electricity consumption 94.2 Business travel 104.2.1 Air travel 104.2.2 Personal cars for business travel 104.2.3 Public transport 10

5.0 Reduction targets and progress 115.1 Reduction Targets and progress Scope 1 & 2 115.2 Reduction Targets and progress Scope 3 12

6.0 Additional information 136.1 Methodology 136.2 Data quality and completeness 13

Annex 14Annex 1 Carbon Footprint Alfen by Scope 14Annex 2 Action plan on the reduction targets 15

Carbon Footprint Report 2019 | Version 1.0

Version Date of change Responsible person

Version 1.0 September 30, 2019 Kristina Kerbel

About the report–

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This report provides an overview of the CO2 emissions inventory for Alfen’s activities in the Netherlands, Belgium and Finland

in the first half of 2019. It has been prepared in accordance with the CO2 Performance Ladder (version 3.0) and the GHG protocol

(a corporate accounting and reporting standard).

The emitting activities covered by the report include both direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2) emissions.

Direct emissions (Scope 1) are a product of installations that belong to or are checked by Alfen such as emissions from its own

gas heating systems, air-conditioning equipment, and vehicle fleet.

Indirect emissions (Scope 2) are associated with electricity consumption by company facilities and vehicles as well as emissions

resulting from business travel1.

Additionally, this report provides a brief update on the progress of the reduction plan for both direct and indirect emissions, including

emissions in the corporate supply chain (Scope 3).

An overview of methodology and data quality is also provided.

Figure 1: Scopes Carbon Footprint-analyse

1The CO2 Performance Ladder includes “Business travel” in scope 2.


Executive summary - Environmental performance and key highlights–

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In the midst of the energy transition, at Alfen we aim to lead by example in environmental performance management. We have now

reported on the environmental impact of our operations for almost a decade.

Throughout this period Alfen has undertaken a number of a specific measures to improve disclosure and reduce environmental impact,

launching initiatives to switch to renewable energy sources and to introduce electrical vehicles among others. We are also proud to say

that since April this year, all of our office buildings in the Netherlands have received the energy label “A”, and that 26% of our vehicle

fleet now consists of plug-in hybrid or fully electrical vehicles.

However, the accelerated revenue growth and continuing internationalisation of our business has created upward pressure on our

mobility and energy-related emissions - contributing to a 45% increase in total net emissions in the first half of 2019.

The most significant increase was due to electricity, followed by flight emissions. Both of these are linked to the expansion of Alfen’s

organisational boundaries, and the scope of this report has been commensurately extended to include the emissions resulting from the

operations of Alfen Elkamo, a daughter company in Finland.

Despite increases in our energy use and emissions due to the growth of our business, we remain optimistic that by the end of the year

we will be able to meet the reduction targets set for 2019.

In an effort to meet these targets, a number of initiatives will need to be put in place. In particular, an increased focus has been placed

on reducing our mobility emissions as well as our impact in the corporate value chain, demonstrating our commitment to long term

sustainability.

To further broaden the data quality of our current CO2 management system processes, we will also be commencing work on the

implementation of a CO2 management application. This software will reinforce our systematic review processes, helping us to better

determine our environmental impact, and to develop carbon reduction objectives and targets for further environmental improvement

within the framework of the CO2 Performance Ladder.

Marco Roeleveld,

CEO of Alfen N.V.


1.0 About the company–

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Alfen is a fast-growing company in the energy sector, whose main activity is to develop, produce and sell products, systems and servi-

ces related to the electricity grid, including smart grid solutions, charging equipment for electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

Alfen’s main geographic focus is the Netherlands, followed by Finland, Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe.

1.1 Organisational boundaryAlfen’s organisational boundary has been determined according to the principle of Operational Control, as specified in the GHG protocol.

This means that the company reports the emissions from operations over which it has financial or operational control.

Using this approach, this Carbon Footprint Report includes emissions from the following operations in the Netherlands, Belgium and

Finland.

Alfen N.V., Almere

Alfen B.V., Almere

Alfen ICU B.V., Almere

Alfen Projects B.V., Almere

Alfen BVBA, Gent

Alfen International B.V.

Alfen Elkamo Oy

On the basis of 2018’s CO2 emissions, Alfen is categorised as a medium-size company under the CO2 Performance Ladder.

1.2 Reporting organisationAlfen N.V.

Hefbrugweg 28

1332 AP Almere

Tel: +31 36 54 93 400

[email protected]

1.3 Responsible personThe responsible person for the Carbon Footprint Report 2019H1 is Mr M. Roeleveld, CEO of Alfen N.V.

1.4 Reporting periodThe reporting period covers January 1, 2019 until June 30, 2019.


2.0 Carbon footprint 2019H1–

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The carbon footprint of Alfen includes both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Alfen’s total emissions in the first half of 2019 are

equivalent to 763,1 tCO2e.

Figure 2: Alfen Carbon Footprint in 2019H1

As a consequence of the continued growth of the business and the number of employees, total emissions rose by 46% in comparison

with the same period in 2018. Despite these factors we are pleased to report a reduction in our emission intensity per FTE by 14%

to 1.760 kgCO2e.

3.0 Scope 1: Direct CO2 Emissions–

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In 2019, direct emissions accounted for 550,4 tons of the CO2 emitted by Alfen. These emissions are a product of company-owned

vehicles or stationary equipment and from natural gas, which accounts for 72% of total emissions.

Figure 3: Breakdown of Scope 1 emissions

3.1 Fuel for stationary vehicles and forklifts Fuel consumption of stationary vehicles and forklifts contributed 23% of the carbon footprint in Scope 1 and constitutes of 12,6

tons of total CO2 emissions. Diesel consumption is significantly lower than in 2018 due to a decrease in test activities.

3.2 Natural gasBuilding-related emissions, including from purchased natural gas, have also been impacted by higher employee numbers and the

new locations on Hefbrugweg 6 and 22. These locations were only occupied for part of 2018, and their use accounts for the

increase to 61.665 Nm3 of natural gas (causing 116,5 tons of carbon dioxide emissions) in the first half of 2019.

Fuel: 23% 129,1 tCO2e

Natural gas 116,5 tCO2e

Fuel for stationary vehicles and forklifts 12,6 tCO2e

Vehicle fleet: 77% 421,3 tCO2e

Diesel (NL) 325,7 tCO2e

Diesel (EUR) 34,2 tCO2e

Petrol (NL) 55 tCO2e

Petrol (EUR) 6,4 tCO2e

Fuel23%

Vehicle fleet77%


3.3 Vehicle fleetThe vehicle fleet accounts for the majority (55%) of all Alfen net emissions, contributing 421,3 tCO2e.

Figure 4: Breakdown of company cars by fuel type

Last year we introduced a breakdown of company cars by fuel type. This year, we can proudly report progress in our 2019 growth ratio.

The Alfen vehicle fleet (including Belgium and Finland) consisted of 105 vehicles in the first half of 2019. The majority of the fleet

is still diesel-powered vehicles (69 in total), however the total number of fully electrical and petrol powered hybrid vehicles (PHEV)

grew to 28, from 20 cars in 2018.

Most of the company vans are diesel-powered vehicles. Due to the expansion of service geography and the increase of service

density, diesel consumption cannot currently be reduced.

However, Alfen introduced its first fully electrical van in March this year in an effort to minimise vehicle fleet emissions. In 2020,

the company plans to introduce biological diesel (EN590), which will reduce carbon dioxide emissions of diesel consumption by

minimum of 18%.

Figure 5: Breakdown fuel consumption

3.4 RefrigerantsFrom January until the end of June 2019 no leakage of AC refrigerant has been detected.

24.036 24.978 20.0762.026 11 2.270

131.515

197.031

100.824

13.451 18.680 10.697

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50.000

100.000

150.000

200.000

250.000

2017 2018 2019H1

Petrol NL Petrol EUR Diesel NL Diesel EUR

4.0 Scope 2 - Indirect emissions–

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Alfen’s indirect emissions (Scope 2) are emissions resulting from electricity consumption and business travel, and contribute

212,7 tCO2e.

Figure 6: Breakdown of Scope 2 emissions

4.1 Electricity consumptionElectricity consumption is responsible for 413% of total emissions. Alfen’s reporting distinguishes renewable sources of energy from

non-renewable sources of energy.

Energy consumption in the Netherlands and Belgium is reported as emitting zero carbon dioxide as the purchased electricity is covered

by green Guarantees of Origin.

In previous years, the energy source in Belgium was reported as non-renewable due to the lack of the information on its origin.

This year, Alfen have successfully collected all the necessary data required by the CO2-Performance Ladder and can therefore report

it as green energy source.

Despite the positive developments in Belgium, electricity consumption in Alfen’s facilities increased significantly in 2019, due in large

part to new locations (Hefbrugweg 22 and Portakabins at Hefbrugweg 28) and energy storage system test activities.

Additionally - for the first time Alfen are disclosing information on the electricity consumption at Alfen Elkamo (Finland), which is

responsible for 79% of energy consumption CO2 emissions.

Another 21% of emissions are a product of the electricity consumption of electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles at public charging

points, where the source of the energy is unknown. The overview of the emissions resulting from charging electric and plug-in hybrid

electric vehicles at home is based on the assumption that 65% of the total number of EV’s and PHEV’s consume on average 2.043 kWh

per year.


48%52%

Business travel: 52% 111,4 tCO2e

Personal cars incl. rental cars 30 tCO2e

Public transport 1,7 tCO2e

Air travel 79,7 tCO2e

Electricity: 48% 101,3 tCO2e

Non-renewable energy 79,8 tCO2e

EVs kWh consumption 21,5 tCO2e

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Figure 7: Breakdown of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles energy consumption in kWh

Electricity consumption from public and private charging points is reported as an unknown source. Charging at Alfen’s locations constitutes 5% of the organisation’s total energy consumption, and is reported as net zero emissions.

4.2 Business travelBusiness travel is an unavoidable part of Alfen operations, and is responsible for 15% of total emissions and 52% of Scope 2 indirect

emissions.

4.2.1 Air travel

As a result of the continued growth of the business and the number of employees, air travel emissions rose again in the first half of

2019, from 73,2 tCO2e in 2018H2.

Figure 8: Breakdown of air travel emissions

As we are reporting the air travel emissions for Finland for the first time, they were calculated based on the number of flights and the

associated costs. In future reports the data quality for air travel in Finland will be improved.

4.2.2 Personal cars for business travel

Emissions from personal cars for business travel account for 4% of overall emissions. Each year, Alfen strives to expand the coverage

and transparency of disclosure wherever possible - and for the first time in Alfen reporting history, emissions have been calculated

by specifying the type of personal car or the fuel used by personal cars for business travel. This inclusion enables a more complete

disclosure of emissions from personal cars for business travel.

4.2.3 Public transport

The 1,7 tCO2 emissions resulting from travel via public transport are responsible for just 0,3% of total emissions. During the first half

of 2019, Alfen employees travelled 46.723 passenger kilometres – a good sign, and an increase from 20.393 passenger kilometres in

2018.

Air Travel Distance Unit of measurement Metric tonnes of CO2e

Europe, <700 km 72.904 passenger .km 19,7

Regional, 700-2500 km 260.766 passenger .km 38,3

Intercontinental, >2500 km 98.606 passenger .km 21,7

Total 432.276 79,7


4.239

8.468

14.717

10.455

16.739

29.094

11.155

15.405

18.387

0 5.000 10.000 15.000 20.000 25.000 30.000 35.000

2018H1

2018H2

2019H1

Home Alfen Public

5.0 Reduction targets and progress –

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5.1 Reduction targets and progress - Scope 1 and 2Alfen aims to sustain and further improve our energy efficiency on an absolute basis, in line with our reduction objectives. These targets

are reviewed annually to ensure they remain relevant & challenging.

The reduction targets are defined according to the rolling target base year, with a single year commitment period. With a rolling target

base year, the base year rolls forward at regular time intervals, usually one year, in order that emissions are always compared against the

previous year.

The measurement results are based on the intensity targets and are expressed as a reduction in the ratio of carbon dioxide emissions

relative to FTE and revenue in millions of euros.

Figure 9: The reduction targets 2019, Scope 1 and 2

Figure 10: Realisation of the reduction targets in the first half of 2019, Scope 1and 2

Growth in business travel by air and by lease cars contributed to negative results towards the reduction targets in the first half of 2019.

The planned measures2 to reduce Alfen’s carbon footprint are still in a realisation stage, and the hope is that by the end of the year

Alfen will be able to meet the reduction targets for Scope 1 and 2.

2Annex 2 Action plan on the reduction targets

Parameter / KPI CO2 emission 2018 Forecast 2019 Reduction target

Total kgCO2 1.131.378 1.195.362 -6%

kgCO2e/ FTE 3.998 3.673 9%

kgCO2e / mln € 11.092 8.371 24%


Total kgCO2e kgCO2e/ FTE kgCO2e / mln €

Forecast 2019 H1 561.870 1.847 7.869

Realization 2019 H1 763.077 1.760 12.388

Reduction 2019 H1 in % -36% +5% -57%


5.2. Reduction targets and progress - Scope 3The CO2 reduction targets also extend to other indirect emissions in Scope 3. These targets are outlined in the corporate value chain

analysis for Alfen Charging Equipment.

Below, a brief overview of the reduction targets set as a result of the corporate value chain analysis of the charging station EVE:

1. 2020: 5% reduction of 2017’s 98 kg of CO2 component emissions

Progress update

The casing of the charging station is currently made of fibre-reinforced polyester (sheet moulding compound - SMC). In accordance

with the action plan, we are now investigating alternative materials for the casing, which will not only reduce the CO2 emissions

but also enable better recyclability.

2. 2022: 30% reduction of 2017’s 529 kg CO2 of emissions via energy consumption (standby)

Progress update

The display of a charging station constitutes a relatively large percentage of its standby consumption. Therefore, our developers

are testing different methods to dim or switch off the display to reduce energy consumption. The results cannot yet be officially

disclosed.

6.0 Additional information –

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Alfen’s carbon footprint analysis in the first half of 2019 follows the CO2 Performance Ladder, and is consistent with the approach

adopted in Handbook 3.0. The CO2 Performance Ladder is a CO2-management system: it requires continuous improvement in insight,

communication and operational management cooperation, and CO2 reduction measures.

The CO2 Performance Ladder has five levels, ascending from 1 to 5. Alfen is positioned on level 4.

6.1 Methodology To calculate the CO2 emissions inventory, we identified all relevant carbon dioxide emission sources, collected activity data from the re-

levant business units, and applied the emission factors in order to calculate emissions from each source. The quantification of CO2 emis-

sions in Scope 1 is based on the available activity data for fuels consumed (including natural gas). Scope 2 CO2 emissions are primarily

calculated from metered electricity consumption figures. In the case of business travel by private car or public transport, the emissions

are calculated from activity data such as fuel use or passenger miles. The emission factors were sourced from the publicly available

website www.co2emissiefactoren.nl (version 4-1-2019), which is recommended by Handbook 3.0 of the CO2 Performance Ladder.

6.2 Data quality and completeness


Scope Emission source Activity date Data source Remarks

1 Natural gas Primary date Gas meter readings The measurement dates do not relate to the entire reporting period. To minimise the uncertainty of actual natural gas consumption, a weighted degree-day method was applied in the allocation of the available measurement data to consumption over the reporting period.

Fuel for stationary vehicles and forklifts

Primary date Invoices from a diesel supplier

Vehicle fleet Primary date Reports from the lease company

2 Purchased electricity (renewable and non- renewable sources)

Primary date Electricity meter readings The measurement dates do not relate to the entire reporting period. The calculation is based on the usage days.

Purchased electricity (unknown source)

Primary /secondary date

Electricity meter readings related to home charging and reports from New Motion and GreenFlux

The measurement of electricity consumption at home in 2019 is based on the average yearly consumption per car.

Business travel – private cars and public transport

Secondary date

Travel expenses The use of private cars and public transport (inclu-ding taxis) is calculated by dividing the travel costs by the official rate of 0,19 €/km in the Netherlands and 0,40 €/km in Finland.

Business travel - air Secondary date

Travel expenses The distance is calculated with the help of http://nl.distance.to/. Sometimes the route is not clear if it’s unknown whether air travel actually took place.

Business travel rental cars

Secondary date

Travel expenses Inconsistency in travel expenses.

Data source is accurate Data source is satisfactory, but could be improved Data source is poor and its improvement is a priority

Annex–

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Annex 1: Carbon Footprint of Alfen by Scope

Emissions by scope tCO2e 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019H1

Scope 1

Refrigerants 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0

Natural gas 72,3 85,1 103,1 97,2 149,9 116,5

Fuels 10,2 10,8 16,2 14,6 45,0 12,6

Vehicle fleet 593,3 464,9 453,6 539,4 764,7 421,3

Total Scope 1 675,8 560,8 573,0 651,3 959,6 550,4

Scope 2

Electricity 2,8 10,1 10,4 12,5 29,7 101,3

Business travel by private car 21,4 13,3 15,3 18,5 44,1 30

Business travel by public transport 0,0 0,8 1,1 1,6 0,7 1,7

Business travel by air 22,9 17,8 23,3 47,0 94,2 79,7

Total Scope 2 47,1 42,1 50,0 79,6 168,7 212,7

Total 722,9 602,9 623 730,8 1128,3 763,1


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Annex 2: Action plan on the reduction targets


Action Responsible person

Deadline Remarks Priority

Mobility

2015.01 Continuous attention to the purcha-se of “cleaner” cars as replacements

MR Continuously 18% of the fleet is fully electrical

Medium

2019.01 Introduction of Blue diesel (B100) TD 2019Q4 Blue diesel (B-100) in the Netherlands is not accepted yet by car manufacturers. Therefore, we consider introduction of Blue Diesel 20 (EN590). The implemen-tation is moved to 2020Q1.

High

2019.02 Mobility policy HR 2019Q4 Medium

2019.03 Renting of electric cars (research flex cars or standard available electric cars)

HSEMR

2019Q3 Medium

2019.04 Research into commuting and flexible travel

HR 2019Q3 Low

2019.05 Research into the possibility of introducing The New Driving

HSE 2019Q3 Low

2019.06 Participation at Mobility Benchmark analysis

HSE 2019Q3 Low

2019.07 Tire-pressure monitoring HSE 2019Q2 Done Medium

Buildings

2018.01 Reserach on a possibility to extend the solar panel park

SH/MR 2019Q3 The subsidy will be reque-sted shortly

Low

2019.08 Research on the possibility of switching to renewable gas

SH/HSE 2019Q2 The price for the renewable gas is not compatible

High

2019.09 Research on the possibility of switching to renewable electricity in Belgium

HSE/MS 2019Q3 Done. Alfen purchases rene-wable electricity in Belgium

High

2019.10 Receipt of an energy label for offices

SH/HSE 2019Q2 Done. Offices received the energy label “A”.

Low

Products

2019.11 Research on the reduction of the energy consumption of charging stations in standby mode

R&D ACE 2019Q4 High

2019.12 Research on alternative components for charging stations

R&D ACE 2019Q3 High

2019.13 Performance of a new corporate value chain analysis

HSE 2019Q4 Medium

Administration

2015.08 Simplification of data collection by purchasing software

HSE advisor 2019Q3 Done Medium

2018.06 Improvement of data relating to business travel by air

Administra-tion

2019Q4 Medium

2019.14 Research into a new initiative QHSE MR 2019Q4 Low

Contact –Alfen N.V.Hefbrugweg 281332 AP AlmereThe Netherlands

+31 (0)36 54 93 400

[email protected]

www.alfen.com

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