Garda World Security Corporation / Corporation de Sécurité Garda World and Garda Alarm Services Corporation / Corporation de Services d’alarmes Garda
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Human Rights
- Forced Labor
- Child Labor
Social Achievements
- Developed training on modern slavery and human trafficking for all staff, accessible virtually.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a rigorous supply chain compliance program supported by a supplier code of conduct.
- Established an independent ethics helpline for whistleblowers.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Identifying risk zones associated with suppliers is limited due to the nature and overall value of goods sold.
Mitigation Strategies
- Initial analysis of suppliers focusing on the top 20% of expenditure.
- Consulted supplier websites for information on human rights measures.
- Used the 2023 Global Slavery Index (GSI) to examine regulations in suppliers' countries of origin.
- Commissioned external investigation reports for high-risk suppliers.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Initial analysis of over 100 suppliers representing ~70% of total expenditure.
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct detailing expectations on responsible sourcing and human rights.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: International Labour Organization, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, Montreux Document, International Code of Conduct (ICoC)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
The company's efforts to combat forced labor and child labor contribute to these goals.