SHI International Corp.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023, October 2024)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Governance
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Employee Well-being
Environmental Achievements
- Doubled the installed capacity of solar PV panels at our Ridge Integration Center.
- Installed new solar lights and sensors in parking facilities.
- Recycled over 242 tons of cardboard.
- Achieved a 20% increase in overall EcoVadis score (Silver medal).
Social Achievements
- Launched SHI Learn, a new learning management platform, resulting in employees doubling their training time (average 49 hours per person).
- Hosted the first Sustainability Summit, engaging customers and partners on sustainable IT practices.
- 70% employee survey response rate (up from 63%), focusing on working conditions, well-being, and overall happiness.
- Donated office furniture to charities, diverting 14 tons of waste from landfill and raising $4,420 for charity.
Governance Achievements
- Formed a Sustainability Committee to drive greater focus, strategic direction, and accountability for sustainability.
- Improved GHG inventory reporting with an independent review.
- Established near-term science-based climate targets (pending SBTi validation).
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- 50% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030
- 100% electricity from renewable sources by 2025
- 70% of OEMs by spend with science-based climate targets by 2029
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions (which comprise ≥40% of total gross emissions).
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a Carbon Reduction Plan with En-Power Group, detailing short and medium-term projects to modernize facilities and operations.
- Implementing an environmental management system aligned with ISO 14001:2015.
- Exploring ways to reduce the carbon footprint of packaging materials (e.g., using Airpad paper).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: SHI’s Supply Chain department conducts reviews to assess current practices and identify areas for enhancement.
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Procurement Policy and Framework
- Collaboration with manufacturers (Lenovo, Dell, HP, Cisco)
- Use of U.S. EPA SmartWay program logistics providers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB, CDP, EcoVadis, UNGC, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting Regulation (SECR), Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)
Certifications: ISO 9000, ISO 14001 (UK facility), ISO 45001 (UK facility, pursuing at other facilities), LEED Gold (Austin office), BREEAM Very Good (UK facility)
Third-party Assurance: Third-party verification of GHG inventory
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 13: Climate Action
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Healthier Somerset Gold Award for employee Wellness Program
- Healthier Somerset Sustainability Award for employee Wellness Program
- EcoVadis Silver medal
Reporting Period: October 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Human Rights
- Labor Standards
- Environmental Sustainability
- Anti-bribery and Anti-corruption
- Data Protection
- Supply Chain Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Preferring partners with sustainable and ethical practices
- Supporting diversity and minority suppliers
- Identifying and mitigating higher risk areas within our supply chain
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, International Labor Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, Science Based Targets initiative, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed