- Technical challenges associated with lead-free products.
- Potential risks related to employee well-being and commitment.
- Supply chain encompassing human rights and environmental risks.
- Risks associated with certain raw materials (wolfram, balsa).
- Impending extended producer responsibility for fishing gear.
Rapala VMC Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Rapala VMC Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
5.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Water Usage
33.4K m3
2023
Waste
1.4K tons
2023
Energy Use
66 TJ
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 5.0K tCO2e/year (2022) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Lead removed from over 90% of Rapala lures.
- Dynamite Baits factory in the UK achieved zero waste to landfill.
- Williamson achieved nearly 100% plastic-free packaging.
- 50% reduction in plastic use for Rapala lure packaging.
- 60% reduction in VOC emissions in Pärnu lure production.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Update Code of Conduct and internal control materials to reflect refined ambitions.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce energy-related emissions by sourcing all energy from fossil-free sources by 2026.
- Reduce VOC emissions by an additional 20% in Pärnu by 2024.
🔭 Long-term
- Be one of the leading fishing tackle companies in terms of sustainability by 2024.
- Introduce alternatives for substances harmful to aquatic ecology (lead removal from all Rapala products, biodegradable materials for soft baits).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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