Iskraemeco sustainability in numbers

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Total carbon footprint reduction (scope 1 and 2) since 2013

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Carbon footprint reduction (scope 1 and 2) in 2022 compared to the year before

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Reduced electricity consumption (per product) in 2023 compared to the year before

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Reduced heating consumption in 2023 compared to the year before

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Of our waste handled by local authorities for recycling (yearly average)

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Of energy needs covered by our own solar plant (yearly average)

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Share of employees taking part in education and trainings in 2023

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Share of recycled materials  in electricity meters (yearly average)

We’re committed to the integration of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into our strategic priorities, daily operations and partnerships.

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Environment

Through targeted projects and awareness raising we have continuously lowered the CO2 footprint of our operations. Since 2023, our own solar plant in Kranj, Slovenia, accounts for approximately 20% of energy needs. Reducing energy consumption, material use and waste outputs reflect Iskraemeco’s dedication to circularity whilst producing quality products with a long life cycle and durability. Around 10% of our meters components are recycled, with a potential of 30% of the meter coming from recycled materials. More than 90% of our waste is sent for recycling and the hazardous waste is appropriately managed by authorized collectors.

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Social

Iskraemeco’s social initiatives focus on fostering a positive impact on employees and the local community while acting responsibly in our business relationships throughout the value chain. We place a high value on ethical and fair relationships with suppliers, ensuring transparency and integrity. Engaging in knowledge exchange and actively collaborating with local organizations, universities, and the community is exemplified by the implementation of the Green Penguin project that enhances digital competencies and environmental literacy of pupils. With almost 50% of the workforce being female, we pride ourselves in our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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Governance

Ethical governance and transparency are fundamental to our operations. Iskraemeco sustainability steering committee, comprising department heads and sustainability ambassadors, underscores the importance of incorporating diverse perspectives in decision-making. Our business relationships are regulated by the strict policies on anti-corruption and whistleblowing, as well as the authority matrix. Regular mandatory business ethics and compliance training for all employees further underscore our commitment to fair business conduct.

Our ESG progress

Embedding ESG into the core strategy of our business is essential for advancing innovation and ensuring long-term value creation.
Minimized material and energy consumption
Responsible and transparent supply chain
Renewable energy
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Fair and inclusive social conduct

Transparent reporting of environmental performance of our products through Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

At Iskraemeco, we leverage cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions to enable efficient energy and water management, ultimately contributing to the development of smart, resilient cities. By empowering end-users with the data they need to optimize consumption and forecast demand, we help build a sustainable future. This is why it’s important for us to deliver the highest quality of products, which are responsibly produced and have minimum environmental impact. This commitment is evident from our environmental product declarations (EPD).

An EPD provides objective, comparable, and third-party verified data based on a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). This assessment covers our products’ environmental impact throughout their entire life cycle, including our entire value chain. By presenting outcomes through various environmental indicators such as carbon dioxide emissions and Global Warming Potential, we aim to disclose both positive and negative aspects of our products. Our goal is to extend this effort to encompass all our products in the future, reflecting our dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

EPD certificate for C&I + Grid meter MT880

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EU Green Deal initiative and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

Iskraemeco has joined the initiative calling on EU leaders to back the ambition set out in the European Green Deal and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. More than 150 business leaders and investors urged EU heads of state to set higher 2030 emissions reduction targets.

We’re committed to reporting under the new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and will submit our first report in 2026. We welcome this regulation as it will significantly enhance the transparency and comparability of ESG data, allowing stakeholders to better understand our sustainability performance. This directive aligns with our values of accountability and openness, ensuring our actions and impacts are clearly communicated.

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UN Global Compact initiative

Iskraemeco is part of the United Nations Global Compact initiative, a network of like-minded entities that act by ten universally accepted principles regarding human rights, labor, the environment, and measures against corruption.
We support sustainable development practices that advocate economic growth in harmony with the environment and aim to improve the whole world’s quality of life.
Our products and services foster the responsible use of natural resources and encourage end-users to make sustainable choices. We design our products and business processes to minimize environmental impacts of waste, conserve water use, and mitigate emissions.

Events and awards

2023

  • Silver Eco Vadis Medal 2023
    Recognized with the prestigious Silver Eco Vadis Medal for our commitment to sustainable practices.
  • ESG Champion Ranking 2023
    Proudly ranked among the TOP 10 ESG Champions by A.T. Kearney in Slovenia, showcasing our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.

2022

  • Iskraemeco participated with Green Penguin on Expo Dubai.
  • Fairmeter Report 7th edition published.
  • Iskraemeco hosted a Group of International MBA Students from IEDC Bled.
  • Article published in ESG magazine Zelena Slovenija: “Practices vary, the market already requires carbon footprint reporting.”
  • Participation in the conference “Key topics of ESG management”, where we were presented as an example of good practice for supply chain management.

2021

  • Iskraemeco initiated the ESMIG Fair Competition Project Group.
  • A task force called “Increasing Smart Metering Benefits” was started by Iskraemeco and ESMIG.
  • A round table participant from the Faculty of Economics titled Sustainability is the game of the future.
  • Iskraemeco becomes Ambassador of the “Green, Creative and Smart” economy.
  • Participation in the conference Ljubljana Forum 2021.
  • Part of EU Sustainable Energy Week.
  • Leading working group on monitoring regulations and emerging policies at ESMIG.
  • Leading a cybersecurity project team at ESMIG.
  • Collaboration with the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Computer Science.

2020

  • November – Iskraemeco team won Ljubljana Climathon with Green Penguin idea
  • September – Iskraemeco has together with over 160 global companies signed a letter to EU leaders to back the ambition set out in the European Green Deal, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030.
  • August – Article published in Bled Strategic Times 2020: »The sweet spot of the energy transition – when green and digital go hand in hand«
  • August – Speaker at the Bled Strategic Forum, Conference of Circular economy

2019

  • October – Presentation at United Nations Global Goals Forum: Are we running out of time.
  • September – Article published in Global Goals Yearbook 2019: Aligning Profit with Purpose.
  • May – Metering must contribute to the global reduction of CO2 footprint, article in Africa power journal.
  • April – Fair Meter Report – 4th edition published, 95% supply chain transparency achieved.

2018

  • October – Fair Meter Project invited to present at the World Forum for a Responsible Economy (WFRE), Lille, France.
  • September – Fair Meter Project selected among best practices, results of SDGs, EuLAc Foundation & Fair Meter Project awarded for National Golden Innovation Award, Slovenia.
  • June – Fair Meter project in the EU RETRACE Good Practices Guide.
  • April – Fair meter listed as circular transformation best practice within the EU MOVECO project

2017

  • October –  Fair Meter Project presented in Metering Days, Fulda, Germany.
  • October – Fair Meter Project presented at the EUW Amsterdam with 2 lectures.
  • May –  Second Fair Meter Report submitted – supply chain transparency achieved to 85 %.

2016

  • October – Fair Meter project received an award in Slovenia for international sustainable business practice.
  • November – Fair Meter Project presented at the EUW Barcelona with 2 lectures.
  • May –  First Fair Meter Report submitted – supply chain transparency achieved to 70 %.

Discover our climate solutions

Iskraemeco offers quality products, solutions and services that enable efficient use of energy and water worldwide. Digitized solutions based on the IoT, digital networks and smart cities, utilities, infrastructure and communities provide the data needed to manage energy and water consumption, forecast demand, and optimize costs.

Reports and policies

Iskraemeco Sustainability report 2023
Iskraemeco Environmental and energy management report 2022
Elsewedy Electric Sustainability report 2022

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