secunet Security Networks Aktiengesellschaft
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Wellbeing, occupational health and safety
- Employee management and development
- Digital sovereignty and data protection
- Responsible corporate governance
- Climate change mitigation (voluntary disclosure)
Environmental Achievements
- Increased use of company vehicles with lower CO2 emissions
- Energy audits conducted (most recent in 2019)
Social Achievements
- Launched several employee wellbeing initiatives based on employee satisfaction surveys (including personnel development, improved collaboration and processes, and general leadership)
- Increased average investment in training per employee (€1,385 in 2021 vs. €1,128 in 2020)
- Provided secure mobile workstations for remote work during the pandemic
- Equipped medical providers with the healthcare connector
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a comprehensive compliance management system
- Established a whistleblower system
- Regular compliance training for all employees
- ESG targets included in Management Board remuneration
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Expand activities in the private sector and international markets
Short-term Goals:
- Implement an environmental management system (2022)
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to semiconductor shortages
- Dependence on German federal authorities for a significant portion of business
- Increased competition in the IT security market
- Potential impact of the war in Ukraine (uncertain at the time of reporting)
Mitigation Strategies
- Increased inventory levels to mitigate semiconductor shortages
- Focus on expanding activities in the private sector
- Continuous monitoring of risks and implementation of mitigation measures
- Further intensified efforts in supplier and inventory management
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Suppliers obliged to comply with legal regulations on e-waste disposal and electromagnetic compatibility
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO/IEC 27001:2013
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability
- Digital Sovereignty
- Data Protection
- Employee Wellbeing
- Compliance
Environmental Achievements
- Purchased green electricity at all locations since 2022
- Promoting company bicycles for employees through leasing
Social Achievements
- Increased employee satisfaction (measured through surveys)
- Increased customer satisfaction (measured through Net Promoter Score survey)
- Resumed vocational apprentice training in 2022
- Implemented a revised career stage model focusing on market-driven development paths
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a Group-wide compliance management system
- Revised Code of Conduct in 2022
- Annual compliance risk assessment
- Compliance training with 95% participation rate
- Established a whistleblower system
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Expand risk management system to include social and environmental opportunities and risks (2023)
- Develop an environmental management system certifiable according to ISO 14001 (2023)
Short-term Goals:
- Implement results and measures from employee satisfaction survey projects (beginning of 2023)
- Implement a holistic human resources development concept (2023)
Environmental Challenges
- Global supply chain disruptions (semiconductor shortages)
- Shortage of skilled workers
- High inflation rates impacting investment willingness
- Increased costs for third-party services
- Increased personnel expenses due to workforce growth
Mitigation Strategies
- Active supply chain management (inventory building, close coordination with suppliers)
- Targeted recruitment and retention of employees
- Passing on rising purchase prices to customers (with time delay for existing contracts)
- Implementing cost-saving measures
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- General Terms and Conditions communicating data security and data protection requirements
- Code of Conduct for Suppliers and Business Partners
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: IFRS
Certifications: ISO/IEC 27001:2013
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft