Colombus Consulting
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1.07 tCO2e/consultant (2022)
Total Energy Consumption:396 kWh (2022)
Carbon Intensity:1.07 tCO2e/consultant (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 41% between 2018 and 2022 (carbon intensity per consultant)
- Implemented an energy sobriety plan to reduce carbon impact
- 46% of purchases made with suppliers committed to CSR
Social Achievements
- 81% of employees involved in at least one CSR initiative
- 458 days of missions of general interest in 2022
- 66% of clients consider Colombus Consulting contributes to making their organization more responsible
- Launched several initiatives to improve employee well-being and work-life balance (e.g., flexible work, events)
Governance Achievements
- Became a “Société à Mission” (Benefit Corporation) in 2020
- Developed a responsible and sustainable consulting methodology
- Obtained B Corp certification, EcoVadis Silver medal, and Afnor Certification score of 77/100
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce GHG emissions by 5% per year between 2022 and 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing carbon footprint further
- Improving supplier CSR engagement
Mitigation Strategies
- Energy sobriety plan with targets to reduce emissions by 5% annually until 2025
- Development of a Responsible Purchasing Charter
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Development of a Responsible Purchasing Charter
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: B Corp, Global Compact, EcoVadis
Certifications: B Corp
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 1
- SDG 2
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 7
- SDG 8
- SDG 9
- SDG 10
- SDG 11
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 17
The report details how Colombus Consulting's initiatives contribute to these SDGs.
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1.11 tCO2e/employee
Total Energy Consumption:48,474 kWh/year
Waste Generated:122 kg of electronic waste, 413 kg of coffee grounds, 609 kg of glass collected
Carbon Intensity:1.11 tCO2e/employee
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Social Impact
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 43% in carbon intensity per consultant between 2018 and 2023
- Implemented a sobriety plan to reduce carbon footprint by 5% annually until 2025
- Achieved 100% meat-free meals at events requiring meal trays
Social Achievements
- Launched a responsible purchasing policy
- Maintained a low employee turnover rate (18.31% in 2023)
- Offered 41 training sessions, allocating 5.1% of the salary budget to training
Governance Achievements
- Became a “Société à Mission” in 2021
- Obtained EcoVadis Gold certification in 2023
- Developed an ethics charter and training module
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Reach 100% of missions with exclusively positive impact by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce emissions by 5% annually until 2025
- Reach 50% of missions with exclusively positive impact by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing carbon emissions further
- Maintaining employee well-being in a demanding consulting environment
- Ensuring responsible sourcing and procurement practices
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented a sobriety plan with specific targets
- Regular employee well-being surveys and initiatives
- Developed a responsible purchasing policy and charter
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- ISO 20400 and Observatoire des Achats Responsables guidelines
- Responsible Purchasing Charter
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, CSRD
Certifications: B Corp, EcoVadis Gold
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 13: Climate Action
Initiatives contributing to decent work, climate action, and social inclusion
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed