Data Communications Management Corp.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023, 2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Resource Management
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Indigenous Reconciliation
- Employee Development and Wellbeing
- Community Engagement
- Supplier Diversity
- Governance
- Resilience
Environmental Achievements
- Received SBTi validation of a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 44% by 2030 (compared to 2020).
- Planted 716,000 trees in 2023 through partnership with PrintReleaf (cumulative 2 million trees planted since 2021).
- Seven DCM facilities obtained Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) certification.
Social Achievements
- Continued charitable support for Habitat for Humanity Canada.
- Implemented three new company-wide policies to enhance governance: Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption, and Modern Slavery policies.
- 16 years of ongoing cooperation with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
Governance Achievements
- Instituted three new company-wide policies to enhance governance: Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption and Modern Slavery policies.
- Aligned corporate policies across the entire team following the acquisition of Moore Canada.
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- 75% of suppliers by spend to have science-based targets by 2026 to reduce their Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions.
Environmental Challenges
- Integrating ESG practices across a newly enlarged team following the acquisition of Moore Canada.
- Mapping out emissions generated by the supply chain.
- Collecting and analyzing detailed data on various aspects of DCM's operations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Harmonizing company-wide ESG approach to strengthen team purpose.
- Launched a comprehensive supplier survey to assess sustainability programs and readiness for science-based targets.
- Implementing processes to collect monthly energy usage statistics and calculate Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions.
- Investing in new machinery to lower energy use.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct requiring adherence to stringent requirements for paper sourcing practices.
- Prioritizing paper from FSC, SFI, and PEFC certified suppliers.
- Working with suppliers who have implemented energy-efficient processes and renewable energy sources.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: FSC Chain of Custody (FSC COC), Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP)
Reporting Period: 2024-07-01 to 2024-09-30
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
- Lowering greenhouse gas emissions
- Creating a greener planet
- Building a more inclusive workplace
- Improving the sustainability of DCM’s operations
Environmental Achievements
- Published inaugural ESG report
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
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed