ESG report UK til paterturn - Flipbook - Side 9
The value chain
The majority of STEFFCA’s carbon footprint lies in the
value chain. In 2025, the purchased goods and services
category was by far the largest emissions category. This is
mainly due to the raw materials and materials we use in our
production.
Our calculations are therefore primarily based on the
spend-based method, where emissions are estimated
based on purchase value and relevant emission factors.
The method provides a consistent basis for our reporting,
but involves greater uncertainty than supplier- and activity-speci昀椀c data.
Downstream in the value chain
We mainly supply our products to Danish customers, but
also to customers in international markets. The products
are used in most industries, and the impacts in this part of
the value chain relate, among other things, to transport, use
and end-of-life handling.
We purchase raw materials and materials including rubber,
steel, glass 昀椀bre and graphite. Before the materials reach
STEFFCA, they have been through extraction, production,
processing and transport.
We will continue to request more accurate data from our
suppliers and incorporate it into our calculations when it
is available, comparable and suf昀椀ciently documented. We
expect improvements to the data foundation to happen
gradually as the industry develops.
We have limited control over how the products are used
and disposed of. However, through technical advice, correct
material selection and high quality, we can contribute to
solutions that perform reliably in the speci昀椀c application.
Around 85% of our purchases are made from suppliers in
Europe, while the remaining 15% come from suppliers outside Europe. This part of the value chain can be associated
with high consumption of energy, water and other resources, as well as the use of chemicals.
There may also be risks related to workers’ rights and
business ethics. That is why 80% of our suppliers have
signed STEFFCA’s Supplier Code of Conduct, which sets
requirements for responsible operations, ethical conduct
and compliance with applicable legislation.
Data foundation in the value chain
We continuously aim to improve our data foundation, particularly for the raw materials and materials we purchase.
However, access to supplier- and product-speci昀椀c emissions data remains limited in the industry.
Own operations
At STEFFCA, we have our own production of gaskets, seals
and insulation solutions. Our machinery includes waterjet
cutters, 昀氀atbed cutters, vulcanising machines and CNC
milling machines.
In our own operations, we place particular focus on energy
consumption and company cars, as well as reducing material waste and ensuring responsible waste management.
This is also the part of the value chain where we have the
greatest direct in昀氀uence and the best opportunities to
make speci昀椀c improvements.
We also have a strong focus on employee health, safety
and the working environment.
Gaskets and seals play an important role in preventing
leaks, product loss and unplanned downtime. Our insulation jackets can reduce heat loss in technical installations
and industrial processes and contribute to lower energy
consumption and lower CO₂e emissions. By shielding hot
surfaces, reducing heat exposure and dampening noise,
they can also contribute to a better working environment. In
this way, our products can support safer, more ef昀椀cient and
more responsible operations.
ESG is therefore an integrated part of the way we work
across the entire value chain. Through dialogue with suppliers, continuous improvement of our data and responsible
technical advice, we aim to identify improvement opportunities and contribute to more responsible solutions.
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