Better Health for All

Befesa's core business of industrial waste recycling has no direct positive or negative health impact from its principal goods or services, nor does it generate revenue from products with direct negative health outcomes.

However, the company has incurred significant penalties for environment-related offenses, totaling $24,654,907 across 32 records since 2000, including air pollution and hazardous waste violations. These indicate limited health-harming externalities with comprehensive remediation efforts. The company's Code of Conduct states it has data security policies and procedures to protect personal data and complies with data protection and privacy laws, but without further detail, this suggests basic data protection with some vulnerabilities.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Befesa S.A. is an industrial environmental services company.

Its core business involves managing industrial residues and recycling materials for the steel and aluminium industries. The provided articles detail the company's financial performance, operational data, and general sustainability efforts, including CSR expenditure. However, there is no evidence that Befesa S.A. offers lending, insurance, or other financial services to consumers or businesses, nor does it engage in activities related to financial inclusion or economic opportunity for marginalized populations. Therefore, all KPIs under the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value are scored as 0, indicating they are not applicable to the company's business model.

Kind to Animals

Befesa S.A. operates in the industrial waste recycling sector, specifically for steel and aluminum industries.

The company's core business model does not involve animal-derived products, animal husbandry, or direct interaction with wildlife habitats. Multiple articles explicitly state that the company conducts 'No Animal Testing'. This indicates a complete absence of animal testing, aligning with the highest positive tier for both 'animal_testing_policy' and 'animal_testing_volume'. For all other KPIs related to animal welfare, sourcing, and conservation, the company's operations are not applicable, as there is no evidence of animal-related products, services, or direct impact on animal welfare.

No War, No Weapons

Befesa's International Sanctions Policy mandates compliance with sanctions from the EU, US, UK, UN, and Canada.

The policy requires due diligence for all business dealings, including potential dual-use items, and mandates escalation of transactions involving sanctioned countries or entities to the Compliance Officer. The Compliance Officer is responsible for monitoring sanctions updates, training, and internal testing of compliance procedures. The company's Code of Conduct promotes compliance with international standards like the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and ILO core labor principles, but the 2023 ESG report notes that UNGP alignment is a material topic, implying ongoing work rather than full, verified implementation across all divisions.

Planet-Friendly Business

In 2023, the company's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions were 1.5 million tonnes CO₂e, representing a 3% decrease from 2022.

The company has a target to reduce CO₂ emissions intensity by 20% by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050, but has not yet taken part in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). In 2023, 11.1% of total electricity use came from renewable sources, an increase from 9.7% in 2022. Water consumption per $1 million revenue was 3,323 m³ in 2023. The company managed and recycled 1.9 million tonnes of residues in 2023, recovering 1.7 million tonnes of new materials, representing an 89% recovery rate. In 2023, 5.2% of capital expenditure was eligible under the EU Taxonomy. The company has commissioned several environmental life cycle assessments of its production, but a specific percentage of product lines assessed is not provided. Befesa recovers 1.7 million tonnes of materials annually, equivalent to the output of the top five zinc mines and around 8% of EU primary aluminium production. The company engages in biodiversity efforts such as reforestation initiatives and supporting wildlife refuges. During 2022 and 2023, all certifications were maintained, and audits did not raise any major non-conformances; however, historical data shows $24,654,907 in environment-related penalties since 2000. The company has a net-zero target year of 2050. None of the company's plants are located in areas of extremely high water stress. Less than 1% of climate spending is directed to adaptation.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Befesa has no reported cultural appropriation incidents.

The company provides a whistleblowing channel available 24/7 to all employees and external third parties, which has received the European Privacy Seal. Its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy and core compliance documents are available in multiple languages. In 2022, approximately 120 employees participated in cultural diversity training, and in 2023, the average training hours per employee was 29, but the percentage of employees completing cultural sensitivity training specifically for the entire workforce is not provided. In 2023, Befesa donated €41,358 to education and culture, which represents 0.0035% of its €1,181 million revenue. For community fund allocation, Befesa's total donations and sponsorships, including specific earthquake aid, amounted to €469,740 in 2023, which is 0.0398% of its €1,181 million revenue.

Safe & Smart Tech

Befesa states it adheres to all applicable laws and regulations, including compliance with EU Regulation n°2016/679 (GDPR) and Luxembourg data protection laws.

GDPR compliance is specifically mentioned in the context of its whistleblowing channel and shareholder data for the Annual General Meeting. No specific regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues are mentioned. The company's data protection notice for its Annual General Meeting outlines shareholder rights to access, correct, object to, restrict, erase, and request portability of their data. No documented incidents of unauthorized data use are reported in the provided articles.