Climate Change Data

VONQ

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:2.6 ktCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:7 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:11 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:2166 tCO2e
Carbon Intensity:18 tCO2e per employee

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced GHG emissions by 9% to 2.6 ktCO2e in 2023 from 2,864 ktCO2e in 2022.
  • Offset 10% of carbon emissions by supporting the Gujarat State Wind Farm Project in India and the VERRA Mekong Delta Water Purifier Project in Vietnam.

Social Achievements

  • Maintained a diverse team of 124 employees with 36% female representation.
  • Offered comprehensive benefits including unlimited leave policy and access to Headspace and Vondelgym.
  • Achieved Great Place to Work® certification in Düsseldorf, Groningen, and Rotterdam offices.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a dedicated ESG committee in 2021.
  • Implemented a comprehensive risk management framework.
  • Adheres to international labor standards and promotes equal treatment, workplace safety, and prohibition of forced and child labor.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40% from 2023 levels by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Introduce a user-friendly waste sorting system.
  • Promote sustainable commuting.
  • Incorporate environmental considerations into purchasing policies.

Environmental Challenges

  • Employee turnover rate of approximately 30% in 2023, higher than the industry average.
  • Decrease in women's representation in senior leadership from 43% in 2022 to 33% in 2023.
  • High digital footprint contributing to 83% of GHG emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing proactive measures to strengthen organizational resilience and enhance employee support systems.
  • Implementing targeted initiatives to address gender gaps in representation and leadership.
  • Focusing on innovative solutions to reduce digital emissions footprint, including limiting digital content distribution and optimizing software efficiency.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Engaging with suppliers through sustainability assessments.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Awards & Recognition

  • Fosway 9-Grid™ Strategic Leader (2023)
  • Great Place to Work® certification (Düsseldorf, Groningen, Rotterdam)