Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Implemented an Environment and Sustainability Committee that meets quarterly to improve sustainability approach and propose new projects.
• Defined Environment and Sustainability Policy @Office and @Business to reduce environmental impact.
• Reduced paper and other office consumables usage through double-siding and waste reduction initiatives.
• Recycled office waste, including paper, computer supplies, and redundant equipment.
• Purchased energy-efficient equipment and sought electricity from renewable energy suppliers.
• Used recycled and reused materials including packaging.
• Maximized efficient energy use and minimized harmful emissions in production processes.
• Used an emissions recording scheme for business travel to monitor impact.
• Advocated for environmentally friendly products to customers.
• Switched to sustainable alternatives to plastic in products.

Social Achievements

• Undertook voluntary work with the local community and/or environmental organizations.
• Made donations to offset carbon emissions.
• Ensured associates considered sustainability issues in advice to clients.
• Included a copy of the Sustainability Policy in all proposals to clients.
• Influenced manufacturers to reduce harmful ingredients, switch to environmentally friendly ingredients, and reduce packaging.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented an Environment and Sustainability Committee.
• Regularly reviewed and updated the Environment and Sustainability Policy.
• Ensured legal compliance to all statutory requirements of environmental regulations and standards.
• Measured supplier’s compliance to environmental regulations and standards.
• Incorporated supplier Environmental Management certifications into supplier evaluation methodology.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Negative environmental impact of business operations.
• Balancing sustainability with cost-effectiveness in transportation.
• Ensuring supplier compliance with environmental standards.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed and implemented Environment and Sustainability Policy.
• Encouraged sustainable transportation options (walking, cycling, public transport, teleconferencing).
• Included full costs of sustainable transport in financial proposals.
• Provided free training webinars to reduce travel needs.
• Supported alternative working arrangements (home working).
• Monitored supplier compliance through certifications and evaluation methodology.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Monitoring and recording supplier Environmental Management certifications.
• Incorporating supplier certifications into supplier evaluation methodology.
• Influencing manufacturers to adopt more sustainable practices.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Products made with recycled materials (RPET, recycled paper, etc.)
• Products with reduced plastic content
• Products made from sustainable alternatives to plastic (wheat straw, corn PLA, bamboo, cork).