Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Biodiversity

Environmental Achievements

• Increased awareness and dialogue with 63% of target companies regarding biodiversity management strategies.
• 25% of Mining & Integrated Production companies achieved Objective 1 (disclosure of biodiversity management strategy).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Limited progress among Food Products companies on biodiversity indicators.
• Relatively low response rate (43%) from companies domiciled in Asia and Oceania.
• Some companies highlighted challenges related to biodiversity management practices, such as minimal demand for organic products and difficulties in comprehensively understanding environmental impacts of mining activities.

Mitigation Strategies

• ISS ESG implemented a robust reminder and escalation process for non-responding companies.
• ISS ESG facilitates dialogue through written communication, calls, and meetings.
• ISS ESG continues to facilitate dialogue and request regular updates from companies.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Responsible sourcing principles (e.g., sustainable soil fertility management, Integrated Pest Management, no deforestation commitment).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TNFD

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 14
• SDG 15

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Water Stewardship

Environmental Achievements

• Improved water-related disclosures among Chemicals companies (50% achieved objective 1, 33% objective 2, 17% objective 3).
• Progress in water management strategies among Textiles & Apparel companies (17% achieved objective 3).

Social Achievements

• Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Limited progress among Textiles & Apparel companies compared to Chemicals companies.
• Challenges in gathering water-related data.
• Varying permit requirements for wastewater management across countries.
• Supplier dependence for some Textiles & Apparel companies.
• Limited understanding of water materiality in the Textiles & Apparel industry.

Mitigation Strategies

• Robust reminder and escalation process for non-responding companies.
• Facilitating dialogues through meetings to gain insights and understanding.
• Continued engagement in the second cycle to build on progress and address challenges.
• Focus on granular data disclosure from companies.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Kering Standards, MRSL and PRSL

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Water scarcity

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes

Opportunities

• Water efficiency improvements
• Sustainable product innovations

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed