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17 | 2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTWe prioritize energy optimization and a transition to renewable energy sources in our manufacturing facilities to reduce our climate impacts.In 2024, Sabert continued to build on programs to conserve energy, resulting in a 7% reduction in energy intensity compared to our 2019 baseline, and we had a 6% reduction in GHG emissions intensity compared to 2020. Manufacturing OperationsSabert is committed to advancing climate action with a goal to reduce energy intensity by 13% by 2025 compared to a 2019 baseline. However, market volatility and shifting volume mix have made energy reductions challenging. Despite these obstacles, we continue to strengthen energy efficiency efforts and remain focused on closing the gap to meet our target. Our facilities emphasize energy awareness through weekly energy report-outs and proactive preventative maintenance (PM), ensuring equipment operates at peak efficiency while minimizing energy consumption.2024 HighlightsNew procedures were implemented to ensure accountability to keep us on track to meet our goals, including:Management oversight and real-time monitoring of energy usage and key equipment efficiency Conducting energy kaizen events to identify energy-saving solutions that are shared across our plants Regular inspections, maintenance, and equipment upgrades at all facilitiesReplacing outdated and reprogramming existing equipment to reduce energy consumptionFinding creative ways to capture energy that may have otherwise been lost as a byproduct of productionModifying HVAC systems to improve employee comfort and lower energy demandsOur culture of continuous improvement encourages us to strive for innovative solutions that reduce energy use while at the same time improving worker safety, productivity, and other environmental metrics, including water use.Energy ConservationGHG Emission Intensity (MT CO2e/MT of Finished Goods) Energy Intensity(MWh/MT of Finished Goods)1.91.81.71.61.52019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024GHG Emissions, MT CO2E 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024Scope 1 15,530 13,633 12,752 11,286 13,375Scope 2 109,180 112,682 119,466 93,985 101,806Scope 1+2 124,709 126,315 132,218 105,271 115,181We have been tracking energy intensity across our operations since 2019 and began formally measuring our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2020. While GHG data was calculated for 2019, we reset our baseline year to 2020 to reflect the acquisition of LBP Manufacturing in late 2019, ensuring our emissions data accurately represents our expanded operational footprint.0.00.60.81.00.40.22020 2021 2022 2023 2024