Datalogic S.p.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Innovation and technological resilience
- Health and well-being
- Equality and empowerment
- Growth and training
- Environmental protection
- Sustainable development
Environmental Achievements
- Awarded CONAI tender for Packaging Ecodesign for Magellan 3200 packaging.
- Reduced total energy consumption by 11%.
Social Achievements
- Donated barcode readers and mobile computers to hospitals in Italy to support Covid-19 efforts.
- Implemented a new Welfare platform offering additional benefits to Italian employees.
- Launched the Datalogic Academy platform for employee training.
Governance Achievements
- Adhered to the Corporate Governance Code approved by the Corporate Governance Committee.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Covid-19 pandemic impacting demand and sales.
- Supply chain disruptions (implied).
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented measures to protect business and profits during the pandemic.
- Accelerated reorganization projects to optimize processes and functions.
- Continued investment in growth and innovative products and services.
- Implemented a well-structured supplier evaluation process.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Qualification Audits and monitoring Audits carried out annually based on a pre-defined plan.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Self Evaluation & Supplier Quality verification questionnaire
- General purchase conditions
- Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Natural Hazards (low likelihood)
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards (Core option)
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001
Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche S.p.A. (limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 9
- SDG 13
- SDG 17
The report details how Datalogic's initiatives contribute to these goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Products with antimicrobial surfaces
- WebSentinel Predict product for predictive maintenance
Awards & Recognition
- CONAI Ecodesign award for Magellan 3200 packaging
- Leonardo da Vinci - Best Patent of the Year award
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Health and Safety
- Innovation
- Data & Information Security
- Business Continuity
- Sustainable Supply Chain
- Customer Satisfaction
- Fair Working Practices
- Equal Opportunities and Diversity
- Energy Management
- GHG Emissions
- Waste Management
- Anti-corruption
- Fair Tax Practices
- Economic and Financial Value Creation & Growth Strategy
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented energy efficiency measures in buildings
- Contracted with a local supplier for renewable energy at the Vietnamese plant, resulting in a 42% decrease in tCO2 emissions from non-renewable sources in 2021 compared to 2020.
- Achieved ISO14001 recertification at multiple sites.
Social Achievements
- Achieved 0 COVID-19 contagions at the Vietnamese site during a peak period of the epidemic through a coordinated plan of targeted activities.
- Improved employee retention, reducing turnover from 19% in 2019 to 14.6% in 2021.
- Launched a flexibility pilot project allowing employees to work remotely for 40-60% of their weekly hours.
- Received the Franco Pannuti Eubiosia Award for contributions to healthcare.
Governance Achievements
- Signed the first “Sustainability Linked” loan, incorporating multi-year ESG metrics and commitments.
- Implemented and maintained ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001 certifications across multiple sites.
- No confirmed incidents of corruption in 2021.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Implementation and certification of a SA8000 Management System in Datalogic Spa, Italy by 2022.
- Extension of the ISO14001 certification of Datalogic Srl to the site of Castiglione Messer Raimondo (TE), Italy by 2022.
Environmental Challenges
- Global pandemic situation impacting health and safety, supply chain, and employee retention.
- Shortage of key commodities (plastics, metals).
- Managing risks associated with corruption, worker protection, human rights, environmental non-compliance, climate change, innovation, data and information security, and supply chain management.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented COVID-19 safety protocols, including vaccination campaigns and remote work options.
- Developed a structured supplier evaluation process to mitigate risks of environmental and social non-compliance.
- Implemented and maintained various management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001) to manage risks.
- Developed a Business Continuity Plan to address various disaster scenarios, including ransomware attacks.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Qualification audits and monitoring audits conducted annually, with environmental and social aspects evaluated.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Self Evaluation & Supplier Quality verification questionnaire.
- Supplier Evaluation Questionnaire.
- General conditions of purchase.
- Code of Conduct.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001
Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche S.p.A. (limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 3
- SDG 5
- SDG 4
- SDG 13
- SDG 17
Datalogic's initiatives contribute to these goals through various ESG programs and activities.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- SG4 product packaging designed for eco-sustainability.
- WebSentinel Predict for optimizing battery usage.
- Android terminals with improved charging algorithms.
Awards & Recognition
- CONAI award for eco-design of packaging (SG4 product)
- Franco Pannuti Eubiosia Award
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Research, development and innovation
- Product quality and safety
- Responsible supply chain
- Responsible business conduct
- Customer centricity
- Sustainability of materials
- Worker health and safety
- Energy and emissions
- People well-being
- Waste and packaging
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 11%
- Reduced total waste by 7%
- 66% of product boxes consisted of approximately 80% recycled material
- Launched a project aimed at increasing the use of recycled plastics in product manufacturing (estimated potential to replace 120 tons of virgin plastics)
Social Achievements
- Launched several initiatives to improve employee well-being (increased working time flexibility, bonuses, Smart Working Policy)
- 58% of internal promotions to senior management positions
- 35% of new hires were young people under 30
- Extended SA8000 certification to an additional 2 Group companies
- Improved Net Promoter Score (NPS) by 10 points to 65
Governance Achievements
- Adhered to the Corporate Governance Code
- Improved Board diversity (50% women)
- No confirmed incidents of corruption or legal actions regarding anti-competitive behavior
- Implemented a whistleblowing channel
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Reduced demand and orders due to macroeconomic challenges (geopolitical tensions, high inflation, restrictive monetary policies)
- Shortage of electronic components
- Fragility in global supply chains
Mitigation Strategies
- Improved Materiality Analysis process incorporating stakeholder feedback
- Implemented the principles of the European Taxonomy on Sustainable Finance
- Implemented new processes to address component shortages (daily analysis of customer requirements, continuous evaluation of component availability, product redesign)
- Developed several topics related to environment and social responsibility within Group Code of Conduct, supplier management policies, and contractual agreements with major suppliers
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 75% of new direct material suppliers assessed based on ESG parameters
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Ethics, compliance audits, EICC Code of Conduct, Denied Party Screening
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, SA8000
Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Touche S.p.A. (Limited assurance)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Magellan 9600i and 9900i scanners, QuickScan 2200 series, Memor™ 11 family, Gryphon 4500 series, PowerScan 9600 Auto Range, Blade series, P3x Smart cameras, S3N sensor, Smart-VS+ sensor
Awards & Recognition
- Leonardo da Vinci - Best Patent of the Year