Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Protection
• Employee well-being
• Business Practices
• Supplier Sustainability
• Data Security
• Compliance

Environmental Achievements

• Switched to 100% green electricity at Heidelberg site, avoiding 97.05 tons of CO2 emissions annually.
• Improved energy efficiency in buildings (338,000 kWh in 2018 vs 420,000 kWh in 2017 in Germany).
• Use of only A++ or higher energy efficiency class appliances in Heidelberg employee kitchens.
• Software distribution via download portal to save transport costs and waste.
• Remote consulting services to conserve resources.

Social Achievements

• Maintained employee turnover well below industry average (18% in DACH region vs 5-20% industry average).
• Extensive internal and external training programs for employees.
• Above-average remuneration and benefits for employees (company pension, parental leave, childcare allowance, etc.).
• No reported cases of discrimination or harassment.
• Initiated “SNP Innovate” platform for employee suggestions and idea management.

Governance Achievements

• Compliance with German Corporate Governance Code.
• Internal training programs to combat corruption.
• No proceedings initiated for anti-competitive conduct or cartel practices.
• No penalties or fines paid for accounting fraud, discrimination, or corruption.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High employee turnover in the IT consulting industry.
• Potential risks related to corruption and bribery in procurement and project acquisition.

Mitigation Strategies

• Various measures implemented as part of Employer Branding Program to retain employees.
• Internal training programs and processes to sensitize employees to corruption risks.
• Surveys to identify potential hazards related to bribery and corruption.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Random audits of main suppliers (2018)

Responsible Procurement

• Purchasing guidelines for sustainable procurement (to be implemented for all new suppliers).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 9001

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Measures to combat corruption and bribery
• Personnel issues
• Customer relationships
• Environmental issues
• Social issues
• Respect for human rights

Environmental Achievements

• 100% green electricity at Heidelberg headquarters since 2018, preventing around 86.84 tons of attributable carbon emissions annually.
• Regular energy reviews of German office buildings leading to efficiency improvements.
• Reduced travel due to the pandemic.

Social Achievements

• Launched BLUE HAT DAY charity event raising donations for Heidelberg Children’s Cancer Center.
• Supported various regional charities and sports teams.
• Employee turnover of around 12% (2019: 17%).
• Implemented an “integrity line” for anonymous reporting of irregularities.

Governance Achievements

• Compliance with the German Corporate Governance Code.
• Established a compliance committee in 2020.
• Introduced mandatory integrity training for all employees in 2020.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions (not explicitly stated, but implied by the discussion of supplier relationships)
• Pandemic impact on travel and in-person events.

Mitigation Strategies

• Adapted processes and established infrastructure for seamless switch to mobile working.
• Continued mobile work policy to offer employees more flexibility.
• Virtual training and events.
• Global rollout of procurement process to ensure sustainable procurement.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Ongoing supplier assessment process in Central Europe, to be expanded Group-wide.

Responsible Procurement

• General purchasing terms and conditions ensuring compliance with legal and social standards and environmentally friendly practices.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: HGB (German Commercial Code)

Certifications: ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 27001 (Information Security Management)

Third-party Assurance: BDO AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Measures to Combat Corruption and Bribery
• Employee Matters
• Customer Relationships
• Environmental Concerns
• Social Concerns
• Respect for Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

• Headquarters in Heidelberg powered by green electricity since 2018, resulting in approximately 43.1 fewer tons of CO2 emissions annually compared to the national average.
• Equipped all ceiling lights at Heidelberg headquarters with energy-saving LED lights.
• Reduced travel due to the pandemic; added “Sustainability” to Global Travel Policy.

Social Achievements

• Rolled out Integrity Line to all employees worldwide for anonymous reporting of irregularities.
• Adopted a Mobile Work Policy initially for German employees, with global rollout under review.
• Donated EUR 39,000 to charitable causes.
• Launched a company campaign for stem cell typing with DKMS.

Governance Achievements

• Established an audit committee in 2021.
• Introduced integrity training for all employees worldwide (excluding Datavard and EXA initially).
• Implemented a training course on equal opportunity and anti-discrimination for employees at German locations (excluding Datavard and EXA initially).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global COVID-19 pandemic impacting work arrangements and travel.
• High employee turnover (16% in 2021).

Mitigation Strategies

• Rapid adaptation to remote working.
• Implementation of Mobile Work Policy.
• Global employee survey planned for 2022 to identify areas for improvement in employee satisfaction and commitment.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Suppliers in Central Europe assessed on information security, quality, price, delivery reliability, and service.

Responsible Procurement

• General terms and conditions of purchase; Supplier Code (implemented end of 2021).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: German Commercial Code (HGB), German Accounting Standard No. 20 (DRS 20), EU Taxonomy

Certifications: ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 27001 (information security management)

Third-party Assurance: Rödl & Partner GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft Steuerberatungsgesellschaft (limited assurance)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Software designed to reduce transport costs and waste; enable efficient project completion.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Headquarters in Heidelberg powered by green electricity since 2018.
• Environmental guideline rolled out in Central Europe in 2021.
• Environmental concerns integrated into mandatory integrity training in 2022.

Social Achievements

• Introduced a sabbatical policy for employees at German locations in 2023 to improve work-life balance.
• Conducted a global employee survey in 2022 with an 81% participation rate to identify areas for improvement in employee satisfaction and commitment.
• Launched a global talent development program, “Activate!”, in 2022.

Governance Achievements

• Linked financial issues with KPIs on sustainability; added a sustainability component to debt financing arrangement with Commerzbank.
• Established an audit committee in 2021.
• Introduced an “integrity line” for anonymous reporting of irregularities in 2019, expanding globally in 2021.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increasing importance of sustainability in the capital market.
• Need to continuously improve sustainability structures.
• Lack of a holistic, Group-wide concept for work-life balance measures.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developing a sustainability strategy in 2023 with specific targets, KPIs, and measures.
• Regular global employee surveys to identify and address areas for improvement.
• Introduction of a sabbatical policy.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Continuous monitoring of supplier quality as part of a supplier assessment process (Central Europe). Global rollout planned.

Responsible Procurement

• General terms and conditions of purchase ensuring adherence to legal and social standards.
• Binding Supplier Code (end of 2021).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: German Commercial Code (HGB), German Accounting Standard No. 20 (DRS 20), EU Taxonomy Regulation

Certifications: ISO 9001 (Heidelberg location), ISO 27001 (Heidelberg location), TISAX

Third-party Assurance: Rödl & Partner GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft Steuerberatungsgesellschaft

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 4
• SDG 5
• SDG 8
• SDG 10
• SDG 13

SNP's software-based data transformation business contributes to these SDGs through various initiatives.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Software designed to reduce transport costs and waste; software that allows for complete uninstallation and resource release; software that increases automation and standardization in IT transformation projects.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Business Ethics
• Corporate Culture
• Compliance
• Corruption
• Employee Retention and Development
• Training and Education
• Work-family balance
• Diversity, equal opportunity and discrimination
• Customer Satisfaction and Quality
• Information security and data protection

Environmental Achievements

• Switched electricity suppliers at Magdeburg, Hamburg, and Berlin locations to green electricity starting January 1, 2024 (in addition to Heidelberg).

Social Achievements

• Launched the global feedback year “Let’s talk @ SNP” with a feedback toolbox, training sessions, and workshops.
• Global employee survey "Listen!" with 84% participation rate, resulting in a Commitment Index of 68 (up from 60).
• Introduced a sabbatical policy in Germany, LATAM, JAPAC, and Slovakia.
• Donated €30,000 to the Black Jaguar Foundation to plant trees and €20,000 to UN Women.

Governance Achievements

• Transitioned to a dual-tier management system (Executive Board and Supervisory Board).
• Established a business partner review focusing on conflicts of interest and trade restrictions.
• Part of Executive Board remuneration linked to ESG targets (Commitment Index from "Listen!" survey).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not all international locations can easily switch to green electricity due to rented office space.
• Improving the response rate to employee surveys.

Mitigation Strategies

• Facility Management assessing locations for feasible green electricity changes.
• Evaluating tools to improve survey response rates.
• Implementing a standardized customer satisfaction survey.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Supplier assessment process in Central Europe (communication, reliability, expertise); global assessment planned for 2024.

Responsible Procurement

• General purchasing terms and conditions, including Supplier Code (end of 2021).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: German Commercial Code (HGB), German Accounting Standard No. 20 (DRS 20), EU Taxonomy Regulation

Certifications: ISO 9001 (Heidelberg site), ISO 27001 (Heidelberg site), TISAX

Third-party Assurance: Rödl & Partner GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 4
• SDG 5
• SDG 8
• SDG 10
• SDG 13

SNP contributes to these SDGs through its software-based data transformation business.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• CrystalBridge® data excellence platform and BLUEFIELD™ approach (reduce carbon footprint through automation and standardization).