Climate Change Data

Big Green Smile

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Action
  • Life Below Water
  • Life on Land
  • Affordable & Clean Energy
  • Sustainable Cities & Communities
  • Good Health & Well-being
  • Gender Equality
  • Decent Work & Economic Growth
  • No Poverty
  • Zero Hunger
  • Quality Education
  • Clean Water & Sanitation
  • Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
  • Responsible Consumption & Production
  • Reduced Inequalities
  • Peace & Justice, Strong Institutions
  • Partnerships to achieve the goals

Environmental Achievements

  • In-house operations (Scope 1 & 2) have been carbon neutral since 2020.
  • Over 400 tonnes of carbon offset in 2020.
  • Sold 46,399 Palm Oil Free Products and 346,399 sustainable Palm Oil products in 2020.
  • Sold 700,000 Cruelty Free International approved products in 2020.
  • Logistics operation is 98% plastic free.
  • Sold 155,000 refills in 2020, saving between 27%-74% plastic.

Social Achievements

  • Low employee absence rate.
  • 59% of staff work flexible hours.
  • 64% of team are women.
  • Zero pay-gap between male and female team members in ‘like for like’ roles.
  • Supplier Code of Conduct implemented.
  • Use of local providers for business supplies and services.
  • Sold over 45,000 Fair Trade products in 2020.
  • 30% of current positions filled with internal candidates in 2020.

Governance Achievements

  • Commitment to a diverse and inclusive team.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero (Scope 3) carbon emissions by 2040.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Net zero (Scope 1 & 2) carbon emissions by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • 100% plastic free logistics operation by 2023

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • All 17 SDGs

Big Green Smile has adopted the UN's Sustainable Development Goals framework.