Climate Change Data

ALE International

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:96,167 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Total Energy Consumption:7576.0 MWh/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Human Rights
  • Labor
  • Environment
  • Anti-corruption
  • Gender equality
  • Responsible consumption and production
  • Climate action

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 29% in French offices since 2017
  • Designed products to minimize power consumption during operation and conform to 80 PLUS® and ENERGY STAR® requirements.
  • 100% of new suppliers in 2020 were accepted based on environmental and social criteria.

Social Achievements

  • Launched the 'Together' program focusing on diversity and inclusion and gender equality.
  • Held a global virtual event on diversity and inclusion.
  • Record completion rate for 2020 Employee Engagement Survey.
  • Successful 'Get Moving Weekend' sports challenge raising funds for charity.

Governance Achievements

  • Joined the United Nations Global Compact in October 2019.
  • Implemented a SpeakUp program to report concerns.
  • ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • GoGreen Program 2021 strategy focusing on reducing digital pollution, improving waste management, and decreasing energy consumption by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Identifying and reporting Scope 3 GHG emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Adapted travel and remote working practices to ensure employee safety.
  • Initiated steps to identify Scope 3 GHG emissions for future reporting.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: All new suppliers in 2020 were screened against environmental criteria. Socio-economic criteria planned for 2021.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct requiring annual commitment/re-commitment, or similar to EICC, or online self-certification aligned with UNGC principles.
  • Expectation for suppliers to complete EcoVadis assessment.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core level

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 27001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 5: Gender equality
  • Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
  • Goal 13: Climate action

The 'Together' and 'Go Green' programs address these goals.