Howden Group Holdings
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:6,075.74 tCO2e (UK only)
Scope 1 Emissions:512 tCO2e (UK only)
Scope 2 Emissions:1378 tCO2e (UK only)
Scope 3 Emissions:4,185.74 tCO2e (UK only)
Renewable Energy Share:52% (UK footprint)
Total Energy Consumption:10,804,018 kWh (UK only)
Waste Generated:73,000 kg of plastic offset
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Governance
- Community Investment
- Responsible Business Practices
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 52% renewable energy in UK footprint.
- Offset 40,000 tonnes of emissions through Northern Kenya Rangelands Project and Ntakata Mountains Project.
- Offset just over 73,000kg of plastic through ocean-bound plastic credits.
- Achieved certified plastic-neutral claim for London headquarters.
- Reduced document template data footprint by 84% through digitization.
Social Achievements
- Launched #AllofUs campaign to attract diverse talent and foster inclusivity.
- Launched Get Into Insurance Programme with Prince's Trust and LIIBA.
- Employees recorded over 7000 hours of volunteering and raised £375,000 for charities.
- Raised over £500,000 for Alzheimer's Society since 2019.
- DUAL APAC raised $122,000 for 66 charities and engaged in extensive volunteering.
Governance Achievements
- Continued investment in sustainable technologies to improve cyber security and operational resilience.
- Became a signatory of the Sustainable Markets Initiative Supply Chain Pledge.
- Maintained ‘Silver’ rating in EcoVadis assessment.
- Submitted second reports to ClimateWise and UN Global Compact.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Define and implement appropriate net zero target for the Group.
Short-term Goals:
- Increase the robustness of carbon footprint data and prioritize decarbonization efforts.
Environmental Challenges
- Capturing and calculating global carbon footprint.
- Reducing gender pay gap.
- Under-representation of women in senior roles.
- Decentralized procurement model requiring improved sustainability practices across global supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
- Working with third-party consultancy to map decarbonization targets and prioritize carbon hotspots.
- Implementing various actions to improve recruitment, promotion processes, and provide support for women.
- Introducing ESG due diligence questionnaire and Vendor Risk Management tool.
- Developing a supplier code of conduct for suppliers with spend in excess of £1m.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier code of conduct (for suppliers with spend >£1m)
- ESG due diligence questionnaire
- Vendor Risk Management tool
- Sustainable Markets Initiative Supply Chain Pledge
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Energy transition impacts on price volatility
Opportunities
- Developing risk transfer solutions for renewable energy production
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, ClimateWise, EcoVadis
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- World’s first carbon credit invalidation insurance product
Awards & Recognition
- Howden Ordas certified as a Socially Responsible Company
- Howden Guardian certified as a Great Place to Work
- Howden Australia ranked #1 in Best Workplaces Australia 2022
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:2,169.3 tCO2e (UK only)
Scope 1 Emissions:242.4 tCO2e (UK only)
Scope 2 Emissions:1725.7 tCO2e (UK only)
Scope 3 Emissions:199.9 tCO2e (UK only)
Total Energy Consumption:10,446,375 kWh (UK only)
Waste Generated:639 kg recycled, 1,199 kg remarkedted (UK only)
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance and business integrity
- Environmental management
- Diversity and inclusion
- Wellbeing
- Legal, compliance and risk
- Data and cyber security
- Supply chain and ethics
- Climate Risk and Resilience
- Enabling the energy transition
- Supporting urban resilience planning
- Helping vulnerable communities financially prepare for the future
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented Salesforce’s Net Zero Cloud to track and manage emissions data.
- Expanded specialist central sustainability team to improve environmental performance management.
- Partnered with Seven Clean Seas, removing 287,532kg of plastic waste.
- Supported carbon offset projects across multiple geographies.
Social Achievements
- Launched 'All of Us' employee initiative with over 1,700 pledges for inclusivity.
- Introduced a menopause benefit in the UK.
- Launched diversity roundtables to foster open dialogue.
- Participated in the Dive In festival for inclusive workplace cultures.
- Partnered with The Prince’s Trust for youth employment in insurance.
Governance Achievements
- Integrated diversity and inclusion dashboard into Board packs.
- Established a Group Risk Management framework.
- ESG & Sustainability Committee reports to the Board on ESG risks.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions
Short-term Goals:
- Develop and set credible net-zero goals and implement robust carbon reduction plans.
Environmental Challenges
- Gathering and managing emissions data in a decentralised operating model.
- Tracking scope 3 emissions across multiple geographies.
- Decentralised procurement model impacting supply chain sustainability efforts.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented Salesforce’s Net Zero Cloud.
- Expanded sustainability team to provide advice and support.
- Enhanced travel tracking with a new partner.
- Expanding sustainable procurement efforts.
- Introduced a vendor risk management tool.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Working with contractors and suppliers who share zero tolerance for modern slavery and support environmental accountability (UK).
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR)
Third-party Assurance: Supported by Energy Managers Association Lead Assessor (UK emissions only)