Sia Partners
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023, 2024-02)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:9,151 tCO2e/year (2023)
Scope 1 Emissions:123 tCO2e/year (2023)
Scope 2 Emissions:412 tCO2e/year (2023)
Scope 3 Emissions:8,616 tCO2e/year (2023)
Renewable Energy Share:80% by 2026; 100% by 2032 (target)
Total Energy Consumption:2902.8 MWh/year (2023)
Carbon Intensity:0.080 kg CO2e/€ gross profit margin (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
- Governance
- Ethical Business Conduct
- Workplace Wellbeing
Environmental Achievements
- Established ambitious reduction targets to significantly reduce carbon emissions by 2032 (Scope 1: reduce by 6.8% on average per year; Scope 2: 100% green electricity by 2032; Scope 3: reduce by 58.1% per employee by 2032)
- Introduced a new environmental policy mandating protocols in business travel, energy consumption, office equipment, and waste management.
- Centralizing purchasing and automating supplier screening (launch EOY 2024)
Social Achievements
- Advancing DEIB commitments through a focus on Allyship, aiming for a 50% diverse workforce by 2027 and 25% women in leadership by 2025.
- Launched a cultural and managerial transformation initiative with Uside to evolve culture and develop talent.
- Launched a Global Mentorship Program in 2023.
Governance Achievements
- Established a new ESG governance model in 2023, including a C-level ESG Strategic Committee and sub-committees for Environment and DEIB.
- Launched a global cultural diagnostic with Uside to understand employee perceptions of management and culture.
- Developed a centralized purchasing process to increase supplier outreach and ESG screening (expected completion EOY 2024).
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 25% women in leadership by 2025.
- Achieve 50% diverse workforce by 2027.
- 100% green electricity supply by 2032.
Short-term Goals:
- Reach 70% Climate Fresk completion in France and Belgium/Netherlands by EOY 2024.
- 100% readership and training completion of DEIB Policy by EOY 2024.
- Centralize purchasing and automate supplier screening by EOY 2024.
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing scope 3 emissions (most of their emissions)
- Achieving gender balance and overall diversity.
- Managing hypergrowth and ensuring cultural alignment.
Mitigation Strategies
- Focus on travel reduction and supplier outreach; investing in natural carbon sinks.
- Implementing DEIB policy updates, training, and equal opportunity initiatives.
- Cultural transformation initiative with Uside to align strategic objectives, stakeholder mindsets, and management style.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible Purchasing Charter (signed by new suppliers since Summer 2022).
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 14064
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Through consulting work and the CAMERR project.
Reporting Period: 2024-02
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Economic Development
- Energy Security
- Job Creation
Environmental Achievements
- Not disclosed
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Securing sufficient carbon-free electricity for e-fuel production.
- Ensuring long-term CO2 supply.
- High cost of e-fuels compared to fossil fuels.
- International competition in e-fuel sector.
- Need for adequate infrastructure.
- Supporting innovative business models.
- Risk of e-fuel shortages in Europe by 2035.
Mitigation Strategies
- Public support through subsidies, tax credits, and regulatory obligations.
- Development of efficient technologies (high-temperature electrolysis, co-electrolysis).
- International cooperation and partnerships.
- Strategic political vision and quantified targets.
- Anticipation of resource mobilization needs (electricity, CO2, water).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
E-fuels contribute to these goals by providing a decarbonization solution for hard-to-abate sectors, stimulating innovation and creating new industrial opportunities.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- E-fuels
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed