Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Employee health, safety and wellbeing
• Human rights and duty of care
• Anti-bribery and corruption
• Culture, values and behaviour
• Diversity and inclusion
• Climate change, energy & emissions

Environmental Achievements

• Significant reduction in global carbon emissions due to divestment of Cash Solutions business and impact of Covid-19 pandemic. Reduction in GHG emissions from 422,461 t/CO2e in 2019 to 272,955 t/CO2e in 2020.
• 90% decrease in road traffic fatalities since 2013.

Social Achievements

• Launched a mental health awareness campaign ('Ready to Work').
• 84% favorable score in 2019 global employee survey (responses from over 450,000 employees).
• Improved approach to risk management and due diligence of suppliers through EcoVadis partnership.
• Implementation of 'Employer Pays' principle in Oman, Thailand, and UAE.
• Updated Migrant Worker Policy and Framework.

Governance Achievements

• Replaced Business Ethics Policy with a new Ethics Code in February 2021.
• Refreshed anti-bribery and corruption training.
• Updated whistleblowing policy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Operational and health and safety risks inherent in the security industry.
• Financial and commercial risks common to multinational companies.
• Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Risks associated with operating in diverse and sometimes complex environments.

Mitigation Strategies

• Robust risk and governance framework.
• Ongoing monitoring of global emerging risks.
• Prioritization of employee health and safety.
• Implementation of safety policies, standards, and culture with a goal of zero harm.
• Risk assessments at all G4S and customer locations.
• Updated business continuity plans.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Over 200 EcoVadis assessments completed (60% of in-scope suppliers)

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• EcoVadis assessments
• 'Integrity Next' online supplier monitoring platform (UK businesses)
• 'G4S Supply Chain Social Principles' guidance document

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, FTSE4Good (until May 2021), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers

Certifications: ASIS PSC1 (G4S Risk Management), ISO 18788 (G4S Risk Management)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)

Reflected in G4S's purpose, values, policies, and business activities.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Employee health, safety and well-being
• Human rights
• Anti-bribery and corruption
• Culture, values and behavior
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Energy and Climate Change

Environmental Achievements

• Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
• Measured 316,857 t/CO2e in the first group-wide carbon emissions assessment of Scopes 1, 2 and 3 (airline travel)
• Commenced implementation of the Road to Zero strategy for Allied Universal’s European fleet, targeting zero emissions by 2040
• 7.4% reduction in carbon intensity since 2020
• In UK: 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030; 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030

Social Achievements

• 26% reduction in the lost time injury (LTI) rate since 2019
• 53% reduction in the fatality incident rate since 2016
• 10,000+ cases reported and managed via the Speak Out (G4S) whistleblowing service and the Ethics Hotline (Allied Universal) employee care service during 2021
• 4.7m+ training courses completed by employees in North America, during 2021
• 52 delegates completed the 2021 Leadership Program
• $198,000 paid in grants from the Employee Trust Fund, during 2021
• 23% of migrant worker employees have participated in interviews about their welfare and recruitment experience since 2019
• Partnered with The Teen Project in North America to help prevent human trafficking

Governance Achievements

• Refreshed and translated anti-bribery and corruption training into 17 languages and communicated to employees across G4S
• Completed a review of company purpose, vision, mission, and values, resulting in the development of a new set of core values and guiding statements for the enlarged organization
• Launched updated and refreshed ethics codes for North America and the international business, supported by communications and awareness programs and mandatory training for all employees

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Integration of two leading companies (Allied Universal and G4S)
• Increase in violent crime, particularly in regions where the economic effects from the Covid-19 pandemic have hit hardest
• Tragic events in Ukraine
• Operational and health and safety risks often particular to the security industry
• Financial and commercial risks common to all multinational companies
• Tightening regulations with high penalties for non-compliance
• Challenges presented by global economic conditions, including increasing fuel costs and the impact of climate legislation

Mitigation Strategies

• Harmonizing policies and procedures of Allied Universal and G4S
• Working with authorities to bring perpetrators of violence to justice and prevent future crimes
• Providing essential financial and logistical support to colleagues in Ukraine
• Safe and secure demobilization in Afghanistan
• Monitoring global emerging risks through risk and governance frameworks
• Robust assessments of principal and emerging risks, including those related to ethics and sustainability matters
• Programs to improve energy efficiency and reliance on fossil fuels
• Sourcing and implementing new technologies to reduce carbon emissions

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 300+ EcoVadis assessments completed by potential high-risk suppliers since 2019

Responsible Procurement

• G4S Supplier Code of Conduct
• EcoVadis assessments
• Integrity Next supplier monitoring platform
• Supply Chain Social Principles guidance document

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Rising fuel costs
• Increasing stakeholder demands related to climate matters

Opportunities

• Increasing availability of alternative energy sources

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CDP, EcoVadis, FTSE4Good (previously listed), International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers, TCFD, UN Global Compact, SASB (future aim)

Certifications: ASIS PSC1 and ISO 18788 (G4S Risk Management), LEED Gold (G4S Turkey headquarters)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 5: Gender Equality
• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 13: Climate Action
• Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Allied Universal's services and ESG strategy contribute to these goals through various initiatives

Awards & Recognition

• Advanced Accredited Award from the National Autistic Society (HMP Parc)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Employee safety and well-being
• Anti-bribery and corruption
• Human rights and duty of care
• Governance, compliance and industry standards
• Culture, values and behavior

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced global carbon intensity by 10.4%
• Over 15% of electricity consumption was generated by renewable sources in 2022
• Rolled out a fleet of hybrid-electric ambulances in the UK

Social Achievements

• Over 418,000 people participated in the global employee engagement survey, with an overall favorable score of 85%
• Launched a Global Human Rights Policy
• Launched a Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy
• Over 6.5 million online training programs completed

Governance Achievements

• Announced guiding statements, supported by a global communications program
• Joined the UN Global Compact
• Refreshed a Global Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption Policy
• EcoVadis partnership extended to 26 countries, with 56% of in-scope suppliers exceeding the supply chain ESG due-diligence minimum rating

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• 29 employee fatalities in 2022 (principally due to armed attacks)
• Restrictive labor markets
• High-carbon supply chain

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in safety standards, resources, and accountability
• Streamlining resourcing, adopting new technology, and reducing applicant wait times
• Implementing EcoVadis program to assess supplier sustainability performance

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 400 EcoVadis assessments completed

Responsible Procurement

• G4S Supplier Code of Conduct
• EcoVadis assessments
• Integrity Next platform

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Rising fuel costs
• Increasing stakeholder requirements related to climate matters

Opportunities

• Increasing availability of alternative energy sources

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CDP, UN Global Compact, TCFD, EcoVadis, International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers

Certifications: ASIS PSC1, ISO 18788

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 5
• Goal 8
• Goal 13
• Goal 16

Allied Universal supports these goals through employment opportunities, industry standard improvements, and creating secure communities.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Employee safety and well-being
• Anti-bribery and corruption
• Human rights and duty of care
• Governance, compliance and industry standards
• Culture, values and behavior

Environmental Achievements

• 3.8% annual reduction in carbon intensity
• 5.8% reduction in carbon emissions since 2022
• Maintained a CDP climate change score of ‘C’
• Around 16.5% of our European fleet is made up of low- emission vehicles, of which 8% are electric vehicles; and in the UK and Ireland, our addressable fleet incorporates 57% low-emission vehicles, including 11% electric vehicles.

Social Achievements

• Over 6.7 million online training programs completed
• Launched the ‘You Said… We Did’ employee communication program
• Trained more than 25,000 managers globally on I-Care Leadership skills
• Recognized by Newsweek magazine for commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Promoted employee Pulse Surveys to measure sentiment in eight key countries
• Increased the number of women in our management group by 1.4%
• 2,600 migrant worker employees participated in face-to-face assurance interviews

Governance Achievements

• Launched an integrated global Speak Out whistleblowing service, utilizing the EthicsPoint platform
• Extended supplier ethics due-diligence program to cover almost 75% of international procurement spend

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Challenges and opportunities presented by the increasing requirements of stakeholders in relation to climate matters.
• Non-compliance with current and emerging regulatory landscape, potentially leading to fines and reputational damage.
• Potential impact of extreme weather events on people, infrastructure and our ability to serve customers.
• Challenges presented by rising fuel costs and the opportunities presented by availability of alternative energy sources.

Mitigation Strategies

• Business continuity plans are prepared to address extreme weather events in high-risk areas.
• Regular assessment of principal and emerging risks is undertaken, including those relating to ESG matters.
• Where a business continuity risk is identified, plans to address it are developed to ensure the impacts are mitigated.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Approximately 400 EcoVadis assessments completed

Responsible Procurement

• G4S Supplier Code of Conduct
• EcoVadis and Integrity Next partnerships

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Rising fuel costs

Opportunities

• Availability of alternative energy sources

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CDP, EcoVadis, International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ICOCA

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 8
• SDG 16

Allied Universal supports the realization of core SDGs through its business model, creating safe and positive environments, providing training and career opportunities, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

Awards & Recognition

• Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024
• Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024