Biamp, LLC
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:676.57 tons CO₂e (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:9.70 tons CO₂e
Scope 2 Emissions:669.87 tons CO₂e
Renewable Energy Share:64%
Total Energy Consumption:3,924 MWh
Waste Generated:approximately 300 lbs. of e-waste per month
ESG Focus Areas
- Energy usage and carbon footprint
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- Employee safety, health and well-being
- Waste reduction
- Sustainable supply chain and responsible sourcing
- Community engagement and philanthropy
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 17% from 2019, 19% from 2020, and 47% per revenue dollar generated from 2019. Reduced GHG emissions by 44% per employee and 39% per square footage from 2019. Reduced GHG emissions per unit produced by 35% from 2019.
- 64% of electricity used from renewable sources in 2022.
- Newest amplifiers awarded ENERGY STAR certification.
Social Achievements
- Established Charitable Leadership Committee, allocating six-figure annual funding to employee-chosen charities.
- 26% of employees were female in 2022.
- Hands-on employee involvement in supported charities.
Governance Achievements
- Supplier Code of Ethics ensures compliance with ethical principles.
- Compliance with all regulations regarding electronics products and regulated materials (RoHS, WEEE, REACH, California Prop 65).
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Consistent comparisons across employee metrics challenging due to acquisitions in multiple countries with varying reporting standards and regulations.
- Maintaining consistent energy-efficient practices across suppliers.
Mitigation Strategies
- Focus on measuring equitable hiring and promotion representation progress as the business grows.
- Encouraging suppliers to implement efficient energy practices.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct; due diligence in responsible sourcing of conflict minerals; compliance with UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, International Bill of Human Rights, ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; anti-corruption policies.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, UN SDGs, UN Global Compact
Certifications: ENERGY STAR, ISO 9001:2008, EN 54-16, EN 54-24, NFPA 72, RINA Italy safety certification, CE, UL and C-UL, RoHS, WEEE, REACH
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 1: No Poverty
- Goal 5: Gender Equality
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 15: Life on Land
- Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Biamp's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and practices detailed in the report.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ENERGY STAR certified amplifiers; products designed for longevity and repairability; use of PoE; recyclable packaging; biodegradable microphone tool.