Climate Change Data

evo Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-01 to 2024-09)

Reporting Period: 2023-01 to 2024-09

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:52,653 tCO2e/year (market based)
Scope 1 Emissions:6,858 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:933.39 tCO2e/year (location based)
Scope 3 Emissions:45,317 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:43% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:2762.419 MWh/year
Water Consumption:10,543.24 m3/year
Waste Generated:1119 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Emissions per million of turnover, emissions per order, emissions per mile

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • People
  • Community
  • Supply Chain
  • Ethics and Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 8.84% reduction in Carbon Emissions 2023 vs 2022
  • Reduced waste production from 1,526 tonnes to 1,119 tonnes
  • 22 Electric Vehicles in the Delivery Fleet
  • 100% of electricity procurement was certified renewable energy

Social Achievements

  • Launched evo Foundation, raising £98k of a £100k target
  • Enhanced employee benefits (Maternity, Adoption, Paternity pay, Birthday day off)
  • 33% of top executive roles are held by females
  • 37,091 training hours completed
  • Over 20 apprenticeships ongoing

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented comprehensive corporate governance policies (Anti-Bribery, Anti-Competition, Conflict of Interest, etc.)
  • Zero reports under the Whistleblowing Policy in 2023 or 2024
  • Zero breaches of data during 2023 and 2024

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net Zero target of 2045
Medium-term Goals:
  • 100% EV or alternative-fuel fleet by 2045
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce emissions from delivery fleet by 4.2% each year
  • Reduce emissions from gas by 5% each year
  • 50% electric vehicle (EV) final mile fleet by 2035

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions
  • High cost and carbon impact of energy consumption
  • Complex area of Scope 3 emissions
  • Managing excessive voluntary overtime hours
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies
  • Improved energy efficiency measures (LED lighting, voltage optimisation)
  • Refined carbon calculation methodology
  • Implemented action plans to address issues identified through audits

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 17.3% of factories received an external audit in 2023

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable Procurement Policy
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Focus on products with improved sustainability performance

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, EcoVadis, SBTi, UN Sustainable Development Goals, ISO14001

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 27001 (Normanton Distribution Centre)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

evo's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and targets

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Sustainable Choice range
  • Q-Conscious range
  • Plastic-free packaging

Awards & Recognition

  • Highly Commended for sustainability initiatives (Boss Federation)
  • Wholesaler of the year (Boss Federation)
  • Best Medium supplier (CPC Excellence Awards)