Climate Change Data

Group14 Engineering, PBC

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:65.74 mT CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:4.310 mT CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:19.427 mT CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:41.997 mT CO2e

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 89% waste diversion from landfill
  • Reimbursed employees for 1692 miles of carbon-neutral commuting, saving approximately 700 kg of CO2

Social Achievements

  • Established Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (JEDI) committee
  • 95% of staff volunteered over 469 cumulative paid volunteer hours
  • Donated $91,661 to charitable organizations (1.2% of revenue, 5.6% of profits)
  • Over 93% employee satisfaction rate

Governance Achievements

  • Became a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), Just Organization, and a Certified B Corporation

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Carbon neutrality

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacting work policies and community engagement
  • Addressing racial justice issues
Mitigation Strategies
  • Transitioned to 100% remote working
  • Established JEDI committee
  • Provided $1000 stipend for remote work setup
  • Implemented weekly newsletter for communication
  • Implemented social distancing and mask requirements in the office

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable Purchasing Policy prioritizing local suppliers with eco-friendly products

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: B Corp, JUST

Certifications: LEED Platinum, Certified B Corporation, JUST Organization, Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

Awards & Recognition

  • Best for the World Overall Honoree (2018, 2019)
  • Best for the Environment Honoree (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021)
  • Best for Governance Honoree (2017, 2018, 2019)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:81.99 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:2.48 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:19.61 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:60 tCO2e

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 83% waste diversion from landfill
  • 100% offset of scope 1-3 greenhouse gas emissions through One-Tree Planted

Social Achievements

  • 88% of staff volunteered over 529 cumulative paid volunteer hours
  • $117,740 donated to charitable organizations (1.1% of revenue, 3.9% of profits)
  • Employee satisfaction rate over 87%

Governance Achievements

  • Continued B Corp, JUST Organization, and LEED Platinum certifications
  • Formalized remote work plan
  • Implemented Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (JEDI) committee initiatives

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Pandemic challenges to in-person volunteer service and traditional work model
Mitigation Strategies
  • Creative remote/socially distanced volunteer options
  • Formal remote work plan with phased return to office

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Prioritizing local suppliers with eco-friendly products and transparency on social and environmental impact

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: BCorp, JUST, LEED, UN Sustainable Development Goals

Certifications: LEED Platinum, Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1: No Poverty
  • Goal 4: Quality Education
  • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 13: Climate Action

Awards & Recognition

  • Civic 50 Colorado Honoree
  • Best for the World B Corp (multiple years)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:98.52 mT CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:14.18 mT CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:19.34 mT CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:64.99 mT CO2e
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:0.22 mT CO2e
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Decarbonization
  • Client & Employee Experience
  • Transitions
  • Community
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Social Justice
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Gender Equality

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced carbon commuting by over 2,100 miles, saving the equivalent of carbon found in 1 acre of US forest.
  • Achieved 86% waste diversion from landfill.
  • Offset 100% of scope 1-3 greenhouse gas emissions through One-Tree Planted.
  • LEED Platinum certification maintained for headquarters.

Social Achievements

  • 91% of staff volunteered over 629 cumulative paid volunteer hours.
  • Donated $122,052 to charitable organizations (over 1% of revenue).
  • Supported various organizations focused on racial equity and social justice.
  • Established JEDI committee to address inclusivity.
  • Employee satisfaction rate over 84%.

Governance Achievements

  • Renewed commitment as a B Corp and JUST Organization.
  • Maintained PBC status.
  • Established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Remain an industry leader in decarbonization services.
  • Conduct public studies and presentations to establish reputation.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Successful ownership transfer while remaining a local, woman-owned, small business.
  • Transition key roles and elevate careers.
Short-term Goals:
  • Expand services related to emissions, electrification, and embodied carbon.
  • Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the company.
  • Enhance the onboarding process and improve team building.

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Prioritizing purchases from local suppliers providing eco-friendly products with transparent social and environmental impact.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: BCorp, JUST, LEED, UN Sustainable Development Goals

Certifications: LEED Platinum, B Corp, JUST

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1: No Poverty
  • Goal 4: Quality Education
  • Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 13: Climate Action

Group14's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and projects.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Best For The World™ B Corp (multiple years)