4C Associates
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:100% (for offices)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Responsibility
- Home for Talent (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)
- Sustainable Impact
- Community Impact
Environmental Achievements
- Switched to energy from renewable sources to power operations.
- Improved recycling practices.
- Implemented a new travel and expenses policy that mandates greener travel alternatives.
- Updated Cycle to Work scheme.
- Invested in technology to enable flexible work policy, reducing commuting.
- Focused on local resourcing to reduce emissions from travel to client sites.
Social Achievements
- Implemented a revised and transparent progression and promotion process.
- Increased maternity pay to 16 weeks at full pay.
- Increased paternity pay to 2 full weeks’ pay.
- Launched ED&I plan, including a new survey, pronoun additions to email signatures, online learning, and celebrations of cultural events.
- Reviewed benefits offer.
- Supported employee mental wellness via MHFA network and support for national and international Mental Health campaigns.
- Provided free financial advice sessions.
- Employees utilized 2 paid volunteering days.
Governance Achievements
- Became B Corp Certified in 2022.
- Rebranded in 2023 with a focus on 'Sustainable Impact'.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve net-zero carbon emissions across global operations by 2030.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Tracking, monitoring, and delivering Social Value and Environmental impacts through contractual agreements with third-party suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: B Corp
Certifications: B Corp