Climate Change Data

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