Solutions30 SE
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduction in electricity consumption by 8.0% (2020 vs 2019)
- Decrease in total energy intensity by 10.6% (2020 vs 2019)
- Reduction in indirect GHG emissions arising from electricity consumption by 4.8% (2020 vs 2019)
- Decrease in total GHG emission intensity by 12.6% (2020 vs 2019)
Social Achievements
- Client churn rate of 0% (2020)
- Growth in average number of employees by 17.1% (2020 vs 2019)
- Growth in workforce < 30 years old by 5.3% (2020 vs 2019)
- Growth in open-ended contracts by 18.7% (2020 vs 2019)
Governance Achievements
- 100% Independent members with experience on the Supervisory Board
- 99% Attendance rate (average) on the Supervisory Board
- Implementation of ISO 45001:2018 in Italy, France and Luxembourg (with rollout planned for all Group countries)
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Maintaining customer satisfaction in a rapidly changing technological landscape
- Ensuring business ethics and transparency across all operations
- Managing the health and safety of a large workforce of field service engineers
- Protecting digital rights and data privacy
- Managing the environmental impact of a growing vehicle fleet
Mitigation Strategies
- Focus on service quality and customer satisfaction
- Internal Code of Conduct, Whistleblower Policy, and anti-corruption policy
- ISO 45001:2018 health and safety management system, health & safety training, and safe driving courses
- ISO 27001 certification, data privacy policy, and employee training
- Eco-friendly and safe driving policy, investment in a greener fleet, and optimized call-out scheduling
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct covering environmental impact, human rights, working conditions, health and safety, and business ethics
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 27001:2013
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 13: Climate Action
SOLUTIONS 30's business contributes to these goals through its operations in digital transformation and energy transition.
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Social
- Environmental
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced electricity consumption by 22.0%
- Reduced natural gas consumption by 19.8%
- Increased low-carbon vehicles to 80% of the fleet
Social Achievements
- Growth in workforce <30 years old by 5.5% (1,505 employees, 21% of total employees)
- Growth in women by 9.0% (1,040 employees, 14.4% of total employees)
- Provided 168,338 hours of training (2.9 days per employee)
Governance Achievements
- Launched Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) project
- Signed the UN Global Compact
- Implemented ISO 45001 in several countries
Climate Goals & Targets
- Carbon neutral by 2040
- Increase use of renewable energies and build employee awareness on climate change mitigation.
- Reduce carbon footprint by optimizing technicians' routes and improving eco-driving policies.
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Maintaining high service quality with rapid growth
- Reducing carbon footprint of higher-class vehicles
Mitigation Strategies
- Investing in IT platform improvements
- Optimizing technicians' routes and eco-driving training
- Exploring carbon offsetting solutions
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Business Partner Code of Conduct covering environmental impact, human rights, working conditions, health & safety, and business ethics.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services (smart meters, EV charging stations, solar panels)
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards (in accordance – core)
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 27001:2013
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Solutions 30's activities in telecom, energy, and other sectors contribute to improved infrastructure, access to technology, and the energy transition.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Smart meters
- Electric vehicle charging stations
- Solar panels
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Governance
- Safety
- Youth Employment
- Sustainable Mobility
- Responsible Sourcing
- Data Protection
- Business Ethics
- Circular Economy
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2e emissions intensity (Scopes 1 & 2) by 9.2%
- Reduced building electricity consumption by 15% compared to 2022
- Increased green energy purchases by 20% compared to 2022
- 8% of revenue aligned with the environmental taxonomy
- 142,200 computers and 79,600 printers repaired (circular economy)
Social Achievements
- 37.1% of new hires under 30
- Increased training hours to 27.6 hours per employee
- Achieved equal pay for women and men by category
- Increased the number of women in management positions by 15.9%
- Reduced accident severity rate
Governance Achievements
- 95.7% of subcontractors registered on mySupplace platform
- Strengthened governance through GRC project
- Created an internal audit department
- Implemented a whistleblowing platform
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce CO2 emissions intensity (Scopes 1&2) by 8% compared to 2023
- Reduce accident severity rate by 3%
- Increase training hours to 25 hours per employee
- Increase women in management to 25%
- Register 95% of subcontractors in mySupplace
Environmental Challenges
- Difficulty in achieving ESG objectives due to the nature of activities and business model
- Risk of non-compliance leading to unethical behavior, financial losses, and reputational damage
- Risks related to subcontractor reputation, call-out management, employee qualifications, and compliance
- Cybersecurity risks impacting customer and group activities
- Resource shortages (labor and materials) leading to delays and customer dissatisfaction
- Managing ramp-ups in growing segments and reorganization in declining segments
- Financial risks due to the economic situation (high inflation and interest rates)
Mitigation Strategies
- Commitment to SBTi for CO2 emission reduction targets
- Awareness-raising sessions and e-learning for employees
- Sophisticated third-party due diligence process and mySupplace platform
- Daily database backups and cyber insurance
- Focus on recruiting and training young people, improved quality control, and long-term planning with customers
- Geographic, activity, and client diversification, synergies between activities, and use of subcontractors
- Limiting recourse to debt, centralized cash pooling, rolling budget, and cost monitoring
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 95.7% coverage via mySupplace
Responsible Procurement
- Third-party due diligence
- Supplier Relations and Responsible Purchasing (SRRP) charter
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact, SBTi
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, VCA**
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3
- Goal 4
- Goal 8
- Goal 9
- Goal 12
- Goal 13
Contribution to various SDGs through business activities and initiatives
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Electric vehicle charging station services
- Smart meter services
- Solar panel services
Awards & Recognition
- HP Platinum Badge