Climate Change Data

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Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-02-01 to 2024-01-31)

Reporting Period: 2023-02-01 to 2024-01-31

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:22,766 tCO2eq/year
Scope 1 Emissions:2,440 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2,823 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:17,506 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:13%
Total Energy Consumption:23,098 MWh/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Affordable and accessible care
  • Energized and excellent workforce
  • More sustainable merchandise
  • More sustainable operations

Environmental Achievements

  • Installed 771 solar panels at the Gorinchem Service Center, generating 287,490 kWh of energy per year.
  • Installed three heat pumps at the Gorinchem Service Center, saving nearly 42,000 cubic meters of natural gas per year.
  • Increased the number of electric vehicles in the fleet by 33%.
  • Launched Ciircle eyewear collection made from recycled materials, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 35% compared to products made of virgin acetate.
  • Improved store waste sorting system, resulting in centralized collection of key waste streams from over 400 Hans Anders stores.

Social Achievements

  • 1,462 employees trained or upskilled; average annual training hours per person: 49.
  • Developed vocational training program for career changers.
  • Formed ‘Eye see you’ community in Germany to foster diversity and inclusion.
  • Improved global policies on health and safety, including a streamlined complaints protocol and confidential counselor.
  • Renewed partnership with Dokters van de Wereld/Médecins du Monde in Belgium to provide eyecare and spectacles for people in need.

Governance Achievements

  • Updated Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC) and increased completion by 125%.
  • Doubled the number of unannounced ethical audits in non-OECD countries.
  • Improved data quality by adding data points to the ordering system and ERP system.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions (target year not specified)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • All essential merchandise suppliers to endorse SCoC or equivalent by 2026.
  • 100% electric fleet and 100% renewable energy use by 2026.

Environmental Challenges

  • Decline in skilled workers in the optical and audio retail industry.
  • Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events.
  • Stringent carbon regulatory requirements.
  • Data breaches and cybersecurity threats.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Offering education programs and attractive career opportunities.
  • Conducting ethical audits on suppliers and implementing a climate risk & resilience analysis.
  • Implementing a comprehensive cybersecurity program and awareness training.
  • Strengthening governance and awareness around data protection and information security.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 13 audits performed on non-OECD frame suppliers in 2023 (8 unannounced, 5 announced)

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Changeable weather conditions affecting store visitor numbers
Transition Risks
  • More stringent carbon regulatory requirements; transition risk related to product availability due to extreme weather conditions in supplier locations.
Opportunities
  • Increase in logistics/energy efficiency to reduce carbon footprint and costs.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CSRD (in preparation for 2025)

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Ciircle eyewear collection

Awards & Recognition

  • TÜV Saarland customer satisfaction and price performance certificates for eyes + more.