Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Workforce and Diversity
• Training
• Environment
• Voluntary Work
• Evolution of the Labour Market

Environmental Achievements

• Switched to renewable energy in all Italian buildings, leading to significant CO2 emission savings.
• Reduced fuel consumption by 4% in Italy through a new car policy.

Social Achievements

• Launched Gi Day, an event for young people seeking employment, involving 1,800 participants and 150 clients.
• Implemented A Scuola d’Azienda, an initiative for high school students, involving 60 classes and 1,000 students.
• Launched First Service, providing support to young people entering the job market.
• Provided 3,499 courses to over 20,000 participants (132,595 training hours) for temporary workers.
• Supported 1,289 students through training programs aimed at helping disadvantaged people find jobs.
• Employee volunteering hours: 8,570 hours.

Governance Achievements

• Adopted an Organization and Management Model in compliance with Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001.
• Implemented a Code of Ethics, aligned with UN principles and CIETT guidelines.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 9001 (Germany, Spain, India, Poland), OHSAS 18001 (Germany), ISO 14001:2004 (UK)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Golden Certificate (Poland)
• Service Trusting Brand Company (China)
• Reliable Company (Poland)
• BITC national award (UK)
• IRP’s Best CSR Practitioner Award (UK)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Workforce and Diversity
• Training
• Labor Market Evolution
• Environment
• Volunteering

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy consumption by 25% in Bulgaria (compared to 2014)
• Reduced paper consumption by 20% in Bulgaria (compared to 2014)
• Recycled 300 kg of paper and 150 kg of cardboard in Romania
• Recycled 115 cartridges, 15 old computers, and 2 printers in Romania
• Reduced CO2 emissions in the UK through various initiatives (e.g., encouraging walking to work, reducing paper use)
• Reduced fuel consumption by 5% in Italy through a new fleet policy
• Saved 1,445 tons of CO2 in Italy through Green Building initiatives
• Reduced paper use by 8% in Italy (compared to 2014)

Social Achievements

• Launched international employability-focused volunteering activities, with over 900 volunteers dedicating 12,400 hours to over 6,200 job seekers.
• Consolidated CSR governance structure through the creation of an international CSR Committee.
• Increased stakeholder engagement through two international surveys (employees, institutions/associations).
• Developed a Materiality Matrix combining company and stakeholder priorities.
• Increased employee training hours by 14.4% and number of participants by 302%.
• Implemented various employee well-being initiatives in Italy (e.g., Happy Child summer camp, Family Project, Gi Well, Edu Break).
• Offered training and employability support to over 24,506 temporary workers in Italy.

Governance Achievements

• Created a new internal international group; the CSR Committee, to support the development of Gi Group's Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• Increased stakeholder involvement in the creation and implementation of the Group's CSR strategy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Employability
• Community Engagement
• Workplace Wellbeing
• Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced sick pay as an overall percentage of payroll from 0.26% to 0.15%
• Introduction of electronic Flexible Employee Handbooks greatly reduced paper use

Social Achievements

• Raised £32,957 for Macmillan Cancer Support (exceeding £30,000 target)
• Delivered 352 apprenticeships (increase of 65 on 2015)
• Maintained 0.2% of employee working hours for volunteering
• Increased client involvement in fundraising activities
• Expanded work with schools to include Da Vinci School, Derby; St. Gregory the Great School, Oxford; Headlands School, Bridlington; Boulevard Academy, Hull; Frederick Gough, Scunthorpe
• 83.1% of UK employees stated that working for Gi Group provides them with an opportunity to be as good as they can be.
• 96.9% of UK employees confirmed that they enjoy their job.
• 85.3% of UK employees see their long term future with the Gi Group.

Governance Achievements

• Published a slavery and human trafficking statement in line with the Modern Slavery Act
• Introduced the “Candidate, Attraction, Retention and Engagement” programme – Project CARE – across all operational sites in the UK
• Held an HR forum focusing on the Apprenticeship Levy

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Improving fuel efficiency for high-mileage users
• Implementing a universal recycling scheme
• Increasing client involvement in volunteering opportunities beyond fundraising

Mitigation Strategies

• Regular advice and tips issued to high-mileage drivers
• Evaluation of several initiatives for universal recycling scheme
• Ongoing efforts to increase client involvement in volunteering

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Commitment to preventing modern slavery within the supply chain

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Awards & Recognition

• 2013 – Business in the Community National Award
• 2014 – REC’s Institute of Recruitment Professionals’ National Award
• 2014 – Business in the Community Reaccreditation
• 2015 – Recruiter Magazine’s Investing in Talent Award
• 2015 – Business in the Community’s East Midlands Volunteer of the Year award
• 2015 – Business in the Community Reaccreditation
• 2016 – REC’s Institute of Recruitment Professionals’ award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Employee Engagement
• Community Engagement
• Environmental Sustainability
• Education and Employability
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 4 & 8)

Environmental Achievements

• Implemented an Environmental Management System at Milan HQ, certified to UNI EN ISO 14001:2015
• Gi Group SpA avoided consumption of 3,716,291 kWh and offset the emission of 394.44 tons of CO2 by using 100% renewable energy and CO2-free gas.
• Over 20% decrease in per capita paper consumption in Italy.
• 5% reduction in electricity usage in the UK head office compared to 2017.
• 19% reduction in paper usage in the UK head office compared to 2017.

Social Achievements

• Launched NEXT20 project celebrating 20th anniversary, engaging over 3,700 employees.
• Implemented Gi Group Energy Matrix survey, showing 77.3% of employees actively contribute to company development.
• Launched various wellbeing initiatives in Spain (Gi Well), Italy (flexible working), and Romania (work from home).
• Delivered 76,424 hours of training, a 35% increase compared to 2017.
• Destination Work program impacted over 2,100 people through 945 volunteering hours.
• Supported various community initiatives in Italy, Romania, China, Brazil, and India.

Governance Achievements

• International Code of Ethics published and adopted.
• Established CSR governance bodies including Global Steering Committee and CSR Committee.
• Gi Group SpA Italy certified to SA8000® Standard.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Decreto Dignità (Dignity Decree) in Italy impacting fixed-term contracts and flexible working.
• Skills shortages and job market mismatches.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed a structured communication plan to address the changes introduced by the Dignity Decree.
• Implemented Academy model for candidate training, focusing on intensive courses and specific industry skills.
• Partnered with institutions and organizations to address skills gaps and promote employability.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SA8000 (Gi Group SpA Italy)

Certifications: UNI EN ISO 14001:2015 (Milan HQ), UNI EN ISO 9001 (other companies in Milan HQ building), SA8000 (Gi Group SpA Italy)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 4 (Quality Education)
• SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)

Gi Group's services and CSR initiatives contribute to these goals through education, training, employability programs, and promotion of decent work.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Special Recognition for Advancement in CSR (Gi Group India)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Equality
• Training
• Work-life balance
• Professional development
• Environmental Sustainability
• Human Rights
• Ethical Labor Practices

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced paper usage significantly with myGiGroup portal
• Renewed vehicle fleet with environmentally friendly cars (A-labeled)
• Maximized natural light in offices to reduce energy consumption
• Recycling of plastics, toners, and cardboard in all offices
• Collaboration with Auara to provide potable water to developing countries

Social Achievements

• Launched Gi Care, a new HR policy focused on employee well-being
• Implemented a formal conciliation policy with flexible work arrangements, family support, and professional development
• Launched Gi Talent, a new training program with 66,607 training hours in 2021
• Integrated teams after the acquisition of Grupo Norte Soluciones de RRHH
• Increased employee engagement through internal communication initiatives (webinars, Ginet, Ginet Social app)
• Participation in 113 job fairs and over 40 workshops supporting employability
• Collaboration with various organizations (Acción contra el Hambre, Cruz Roja, Fundación Secretariado Gitano) to support vulnerable groups
• Participation in over 22 corporate events focused on employee well-being, innovation, and sustainability
• Offered free webinars for companies on topics like equality plans and blockchain
• Collaboration with Ronald McDonald House Charities

Governance Achievements

• Renewed corporate values and code of ethics in 2019
• Formalized Equality Policy in 2016 to ensure equal opportunities
• Implemented GDPR adaptation measures
• Launched myGiGroup, a digital portal for clients, employees, and candidates
• Regular audits of the Occupational Risk Prevention Service

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic impact on business operations and the labor market
• Need to adapt to new regulations (GDPR)
• Maintaining employee engagement during remote work
• Supporting businesses in adapting to the new normal

Mitigation Strategies

• 100% online selection processes
• Digital contract signing
• Virtual coffee meetings with clients
• #gigroupwithyou initiative for job seekers and businesses
• RESTART campaign to help businesses recover
• Agile HR training and webinars
• Remote assessment tools
• New health and safety protocols
• myGiGroup portal for efficient communication and document management

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Evaluation criteria including price-quality, timelines, and ethical standards

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 (Gi Group and Gi BPO), ISO/IEC 27001:2017

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Economics

Environmental Achievements

• Implementing green solutions in warehouses (solar panels, green building, LED lighting)
• Exploring LNG and hydrogen-powered trucks for long-haul transport
• Promoting intermodal transport

Social Achievements

• Improving working conditions and workers' well-being
• Implementing benefit policies (higher salaries, corporate welfare programs)
• Increasing women's participation at managerial levels

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Labor shortage (drivers, warehouse operators, specialized workers)
• High costs of green solutions and rising energy prices
• Negative public perception of logistics as a physically demanding sector

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing economic incentives and benefit policies
• Investing in training and skills development
• Improving workplace ergonomics and safety
• Process optimization and customer-company cooperation to combine environmental and economic sustainability

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Companies demanding sustainable conduct from their suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Not disclosed

Social Achievements

• Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Labor shortage in the manufacturing industry
• Obsolete public image of the manufacturing industry
• Difficulty in finding specialized workers
• Competition for workers with the same qualifications
• Fewer people willing to pursue blue-collar careers
• Supply chain issues (mentioned in the context of the UK)

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in continuous learning programs to promote lifelong employability
• Focusing on soft skills during recruitment
• Adapting to cultural mindset changes and addressing worker needs (work-life balance)
• Adopting an updated communication strategy to attract skilled workers and debunk traditional industry image
• Training programs (internal and external) on the use and management of digital tools
• Partnerships with universities and teaching institutions for external training programs

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed