Energy and Emissions

May 28, 2023

The main sources of energy for CSL's manufacturing facilities are electricity and natural gas. Steam and compressed air are imported onto the Marburg, Germany, facility as energy sources. Small amounts of diesel, gasoline and heating oil are also used as energy sources. For our CSL Plasma network of centres, electricity is the main source of energy. Combined, our manufacturing facilities and CSL Plasma's centres contribute most of CSL's energy consumption and therefore greenhouse gas emissions. Following the adoption of our sustainability strategy in 2021 we have undertaken detailed analysis of our current and projected footprint and the short and near-term decarbonisation levers available. As a result, we have set emissions reduction targets for 2030.

As part of our broader sustainability strategy to build a more sustainable future for employees, communities, patients and donors, CSL announced new carbon emissions reduction targets that serve as a transparent roadmap to decarbonise global operations by cutting direct and indirect carbon emissions.

We have committed to a 40% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using the average of CSL's FY19-21 emissions as the basis. Further, we intend to ensure that suppliers who contribute 67% of our Scope 3 emissions have set Science-Based Targets initiative-aligned Scope 1 and Scope 2 reductions by 2030.

Examples of energy efficiency case studies across our organisation include:

The facility will be built at a green-field site in Tullamarine, Victoria, Australia and is currently designed to feature best-in-class sustainable design features including, to name a few:

The facility is expected to be operational in 2026 and will seek certification to the Green Building Council Australia's Green Star building rating.

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