Climate Change Data

NOVOMATIC AG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:125,740 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:21,908 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:55,564 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:48,267 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:25%
Total Energy Consumption:295,345 MWh/year
Water Consumption:506,618 m3/year
Waste Generated:2,971 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Responsible Entertainment
  • Employee Well-being
  • Compliance
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Community Investment

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced CO2e emissions by 11,452 tons (from 137,192 to 125,740 tons)
  • Reduced energy consumption by 27,984 MWh (from 323,329 to 295,345 MWh)
  • Reduced waste by 487 tons (from 3,458 to 2,971 tons)

Social Achievements

  • Maintained a low staff turnover rate of 18%
  • Maintained 55% women in the workforce and 39% in leadership positions
  • Implemented various employee well-being initiatives (e.g., NOVOHelp hotline, ADMIRALfit Day)
  • Received several employer awards (e.g., BEST RECRUITERS Silver Seal of Quality, kununu TOP Company Award)

Governance Achievements

  • Achieved low ESG risk ratings from Sustainalytics, ISS ESG, VigeoEiris, and RepRisk
  • Maintained G4 certification for player protection in several countries
  • Implemented a Group-wide whistleblowing platform (NOVOTRUST)

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Continuous reduction of absolute and relative energy use as well as Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2e emissions
  • Continuous increase in electricity from renewable sources
Short-term Goals:
  • 100% of Group companies implement RE policy
  • At least 70% Group revenue is certified in accordance with the G4 player protection standard

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns impacting gaming operations
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Regulatory changes in various markets
Mitigation Strategies
  • Cost optimization and efficiency enhancement measures
  • Government subsidies for personnel costs
  • Adaptation of business strategies to online and mobile gaming
  • Proactive engagement with regulatory bodies

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Almost 90% of suppliers audited according to environmental and social criteria in 2021

Responsible Procurement
  • NOVOMATIC Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core Option, UN Global Compact, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), NaDiVeG

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, G4 player protection standard

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte Audit Wirtschaftsprüfungs GmbH

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 12
  • 13
  • 16

NOVOMATIC's initiatives contribute to these SDGs through various environmental, social, and governance programs

Awards & Recognition

  • BEST RECRUITERS Silver Seal of Quality
  • kununu TOP Company & OPEN Company Awards
  • Leading Companies Austria