Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Two subsidiaries switched to renewable energy providers, reducing their energy emissions.
• Implemented eco-design for Solutions products.

Social Achievements

• Maintained diversity in workforce (45 nationalities, 20% women).
• Two work-related injuries reported (none serious).
• 2.6% sick leave.

Governance Achievements

• Launched a comprehensive Code of Conduct and updated whistle-blower service.
• Developed a Supplier Code of Conduct.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• High energy use across the group.
• High employee turnover (15.9%).
• Significant Scope 3 emissions (production and transportation of technology).

Mitigation Strategies

• Working towards fossil-free transportation, business travel, and renewable energy for offices.
• Continuous work on working conditions, company culture, leadership, and skills development to attract and retain employees.
• Implementing actions to reduce emissions from employee commuting, production of technology, and transportation/distribution of products.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Scheduled for 2021

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Endrava

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
• Goal 4: Quality Education
• Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
• Goal 13: Climate Action
• Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Data Respons is involved in technology projects contributing to a more sustainable world, especially those making the world greener, stronger, smarter and more equal.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Advanced RFID solution for managing textile inventory
• Automated weight monitoring solution for livestock using AI
• Environmental Balance Tool

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Governance
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Human Rights

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced emissions by 50% from around 9000 tons to 4500 tons CO2e, including Scope 3 emissions.
• Sent a letter to all suppliers asking them to join in becoming carbon neutral and confirming that ESG parameters will now also affect the decision on which suppliers to work with.
• Switched to guaranteed renewable electricity at several locations.

Social Achievements

• Achieved 31% women in management positions.
• Established new partnerships to attract more women to the business.
• Various social activities to promote and protect our corporate culture during the pandemic.
• Decreased turnover in 2021.

Governance Achievements

• Updated Data Privacy Policy.
• Continued to onboard people in our Code of Conduct.
• Introduced an online platform to assess and rank suppliers on ESG topics.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Emissions reporting is not an easy fix, especially when mapping all direct and indirect emissions.
• Achieving a gender balance is challenging in a male-dominated industry.
• Integrating sustainability into day-to-day business to a satisfactory level.
• Supply chain disruptions due to lead time challenges on components.

Mitigation Strategies

• Improving methods and processes to collect data for emissions reporting.
• Working to promote the profession among young engineers and strive to increase the share of female engineers and encourage female leaders.
• Visualizing carbon cost in customer contracts and employing eco-design.
• Optimizing supply chain and production processes to minimize CO2 emissions.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Scheduled after the pandemic

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• ESG parameters affecting supplier selection
• Integrity Next platform for compliance and sustainability

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Endrava (carbon mapping only)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
• Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
• Goal 13 (Climate action)

Supporting renewable energy development, creating sustainable technology solutions, reducing emissions.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Advanced RFID solution for managing textile inventory
• Online energy trading platform
• Online platform for publishing solar power plant proposals
• Digital platform of electric car charging providers
• Solution that connects trucks to the cloud
• Many other sustainable technology projects (see report for details)

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced direct and indirect emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by improving energy efficiency and adopting renewable energy in offices
• Switched to 100% renewable energy for purchased electricity in all offices

Social Achievements

• Increased percentage of women in the workforce from 21% to 24%
• Launched an internal learning program on environmental, social, and governance matters
• Zero work-related injuries reported in 2023

Governance Achievements

• Conducted sustainability audits on top Taiwanese suppliers in 2023
• Published an OECD-compliant report by June 30, 2023
• Updated Code of Conduct and new Human Rights Policy enacted
• Revised Supplier Conduct Principles

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased emissions due to escalated volumes and intensified conflicts in the Middle East, shifting from maritime transportation to more frequent use of air transportation
• Increased Scope 3 emissions due to external factors such as security-driven changes in shipping routes prompting more air freight
• Discrepancy between women's representation in the workforce and management roles

Mitigation Strategies

• Enhancing approach through strategic collaborations with clients to develop more sustainable transportation options and partnering with suppliers to embrace eco-friendly production methods
• Expanding use of renewable energy to fully power operations with green energy by 2025
• Upgrading to high-efficiency infrastructure and equipment
• Enhancing procurement policies to favor environmentally responsible suppliers
• Promoting a culture of sustainability, reducing business travel, and encouraging the use of public transportation
• Ongoing efforts to refine Scope 3 emissions mapping

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Sustainability audits conducted on top Taiwanese suppliers in 2023

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Conflict minerals policy
• Ethical sourcing practices

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Cemasys (for carbon footprint)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 4 (Education)
• SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
• SDG 7 (Clean Energy)
• SDG 8 (Economic Growth)
• SDG 9 (Innovation & Infrastructure)
• SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities)
• SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Akkodis Global harnesses technology to tackle global challenges aligned with the UN's SDGs, aiming for a sustainable and inclusive future.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed