Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Climate
• Employees
• Society
• Business ethics
• Governance
• Human rights
• Gender equality

Environmental Achievements

• Most of Starbreeze’s game distribution is digital, which reduces the extent of the physical distribution link and thereby the need for transport and plastic packaging.
• All electricity purchased for the property is produced by wind power and is therefore 100 percent fossil-free.

Social Achievements

• Launched several different initiatives in 2023 that are designed to increase physical activity and reduce the risk of work-related stress. This has included: working environment training, wellness allowances, company-wide sports, and continued work on focus time.
• Employed more women in the company in recent years as a result of our systematic work. In 2023, 13 women were employed, which is an increase from the previous year.
• Active measures are in place to prevent risks of physical and psychosocial occupational illnesses. Continuous evaluations of implemented initiatives are carried out to improve the day-to-day work.

Governance Achievements

• Established a framework to prioritize the most relevant environmental, social, and corporate governance issues.
• Implemented a whistleblower function through a web-based reporting system where information is collected and handled securely.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Server operation and digital distribution has an environmental and climate impact.
• Business travel, especially flights to the USA, has a climate impact.
• Limited opportunities for influence and control over things such as the proportion of renewable electricity, waste management and recycling options in rented premises.
• Shortage of game developers in Sweden.

Mitigation Strategies

• Actively seeks more climate-friendly server rooms and other solutions to minimize the company’s negative environmental footprint.
• Aims wherever possible to replace physical travel and gatherings with digital alternatives, such as digital conferences and meetings.
• Engages in active dialog with our landlords to ensure that our premises with associated services are as environmentally- and climate-friendly as possible.
• Actively worked in 2023 to ensure a well-functioning recruitment and onboarding process.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, EU Taxonomy, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

Third-party Assurance: Öhrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 4
• Goal 5
• Goal 8
• Goal 10
• Goal 12
• Goal 17

Starbreeze supports Agenda 2030 and its holistic approach to sustainable development. Six global sustainable development goals have been identified for our business, where we see that we have a great responsibility, but also the opportunity to contribute.