Profoto Holding AB (publ)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Employees
- Customers’ first choice
- Suppliers
Social Achievements
- Employee engagement index of 4.3 (out of 5), exceeding the target of 4.0
- 90% of manufacturing suppliers committed to the Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC)
Governance Achievements
- Good gender balance in management team (40/60), placing Profoto on Allbright’s Green Stock Market List
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Market uncertainty due to interest rate rises, inflation, and higher electricity prices leading to a wait-and-see attitude among customers
- Component delivery problems during the summer
- Caution shown by self-employed photographers and consumers regarding spending
- Restraint in major investment decisions affecting demand for automated solutions
Mitigation Strategies
- Acquisition of StyleShoots to strengthen offering in e-commerce photography
- Establishment of a US sales organization for automated solutions
- Continuous investment in product development and innovation
- Monitoring pandemic-related restrictions and adapting strategies accordingly
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 10 suppliers audited (2 digitally, 8 in person)
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC) based on the ten principles of the UN Global Compact
- Compliance with RoHS and REACH
- Meeting CE marking requirements
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Employees
- Customers’ preferred choice
- Transparent supply chain
Social Achievements
- Employee engagement index of 4.2 out of 5.
- 92% of manufacturing suppliers committed to the Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC).
Governance Achievements
- Established a share-based incentive program for senior executives and key personnel.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Subdued general demand affected by interest rate increases and economic uncertainty.
- Hesitation among e-commerce customers and professional photographers.
- Quality problems found on some components.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued investment in product development (13% of sales).
- Launched new software solutions and expanded offering to e-commerce customers.
- Took immediate actions to ensure good product quality.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 24 suppliers visited, 12 underwent detailed production audit and Code of Conduct review
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC) based on the ten principles of the UN Global Compact.
- Compliance with RoHS, REACH, and CE marking requirements.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact