Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Product Quality Management
• Product Safety
• Training and Development
• Occupational health and Safety
• Energy Consumption
• Effluents and Waste
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Monitored and reduced CO2 emissions (first year of monitoring)
• Promoting water saving

Social Achievements

• Provided 200 hours of employee training
• No staff complaints or disputes regarding occupational health and safety
• Implemented an occupational health and safety (OHS) policy
• Adapted an existing training program to train selected staff on gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH)

Governance Achievements

• Implemented Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy (in 2020)
• Established a two-tier governance structure with a Sustainability Committee

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Return sales and profit below pre-COVID levels due to increased logistic and raw material costs and store closures
• Significant cost increases in energy, logistics, and commodities
• Port congestion and road freight limitations
• Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on business operations and sustainability
• Supply chain disruptions

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed and implemented new management systems
• Improved store labor efficiency and lower operating costs
• Implemented price increases where necessary
• Closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and responding proactively
• Reviewing Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Stress Test to minimize impact

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Working with suppliers to build more equitable, ethical, and sustainable supply chains
• Addressing modern slavery
• Increasing traceability and transparency
• Improving farming practices
• Improving standards in suppliers’ factories

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (2016), Integrated Reporting (IR), UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, FDA, BRC

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• No Poverty
• Zero Hunger
• Good Health and Well-being
• Quality Education
• Gender Equality
• Clean Water and Sanitation
• Affordable and Clean Energy
• Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
• Reducing Inequalities
• Sustainable Cities and Communities
• Responsible Consumption and Production
• Climate Action

The report lists several SDGs and mentions how HB Global's activities relate to them, but doesn't provide detailed explanations of contribution.