Climate Change Data

Esker SA

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:9290 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:266 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:426 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:8565 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:23%
Total Energy Consumption:1997045 kWh/year
Water Consumption:4122 m3/year
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:52 tCO2e per €m of revenue

ESG Focus Areas

  • Act ethically & responsibly
  • Develop & sustain customer trust
  • Invest in human capital
  • Contribute to fighting climate change

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved ISO 14001 certification (France mail production facility & offices)
  • 100% waste recovery at the France mail production facility (excluding non-hazardous industrial waste)

Social Achievements

  • EcoVadis Platinum Medal
  • EthiFinance ESG rating of 75/100
  • 87.9% of employees recommend Esker as a great place to work
  • Improved social and ethical scores compared to 2022 (+10 points)

Governance Achievements

  • 100% of Supervisory Board members are independent
  • 15% of variable compensation for Management Committee members based on ESG criteria
  • Renewed commitment to the United Nations Global Compact

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • 100% employee training on Code of Conduct (whole company)
  • Maintain an NPS score of > 50
  • 60% of customers hosted on Microsoft Azure
Medium-term Goals:
  • 50% of purchase volume covered by ESG assessment (whole company)
  • Maintain an NPS score of > 53
Short-term Goals:
  • 100% employee training on Code of Conduct (France)
  • 50% purchase volume covered by ESG assessment (France)

Environmental Challenges

  • Data center energy consumption
  • Attracting and retaining talent in a competitive IT sector
  • Reducing carbon footprint from business travel and commuting
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in energy-efficient measures for offices and mail production facilities
  • Implementing policies that promote workplace well-being and professional development
  • Promoting low-carbon modes of transportation, remote work, and hybrid/electric vehicles

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 70 main suppliers in France assessed on ESG criteria

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Sustainable Procurement Policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 27001, ISO 14001 (France mail production facility & offices)

Third-party Assurance: Deloitte & Associés

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 8
  • 9
  • 12
  • 13
  • 16

Esker's initiatives contribute to these SDGs through various programs related to employee well-being, education, gender equality, economic growth, responsible consumption and production, climate action, and ethical governance.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Cloud-based platform reducing paper usage

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Platinum Medal
  • HappyIndex®AtWork label