Climate Change Data

Adam Smith International

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-07 to 2023-07, 2024)

Reporting Period: 2022-07 to 2023-07

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Governance
  • Workers
  • Community
  • Environment
  • Customers

Environmental Achievements

  • Commenced partnership with Inhabit to develop a Net Zero Action Plan; improved data collection accuracy.

Social Achievements

  • Launched Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) course for UK and Africa staff; enhanced Security Awareness in Fragile Environments (SAFE) programme; launched refreshed ASI Professional Development Scheme; introduced a one-off ‘cost of living payment’.

Governance Achievements

  • Successfully recertified as a B Corp in June 2023; achieved one of the highest scores in the 'customers' category; successfully achieved re-accreditation for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001; undertook a rigorous revision of its Code of Conduct.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero emissions (by 2050).
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero emissions target in line with the Science-based Targets Initiative (by 2030).
Short-term Goals:
  • Develop and implement Net Zero Action Plan; revise environment policy; evaluate and enhance supplier partnerships with a focus on environmental stewardship.

Environmental Challenges

  • More rigorous B Corp recertification standards; change in ownership structure; limited options for clean energy and transport in operating locations; constraints on resources and personnel hindering supply chain initiatives; delays in implementing new records system for due diligence.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Re-evaluating environmental strategies to exceed B Corp requirements; transition to an employee benefit trust to reinvest profits into workforce programs; identifying and targeting areas for significant improvement in B Corp score; deepening understanding of supply chains and implementing advanced information management systems; synergising with clients for supply chain advancements.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Preferential procurement pilot for suppliers from marginalised communities (partially implemented).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Erratic rain patterns and urban flooding (Lahore, Pakistan)

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: B Corp

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001

Awards & Recognition

  • Best for the World Awards (Workers and Customers, 2021 and 2022)

Reporting Period: 2024

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Governance
  • Workers
  • Community
  • Environment
  • Customers

Environmental Achievements

  • Net-Zero Plan in final stages of development, committing to reducing absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 and 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
  • Partnership with Toby Gregory for initiatives like Row to COP and The Plastic Pledge.

Social Achievements

  • Launched Women in Leadership Sponsorship Programme.
  • Increased female staff representation in Pakistan to 48%.
  • Emerging Talent Programme in collaboration with Talent Tap.
  • Partnership with InTravel Group, supporting Indigenous employment and development.

Governance Achievements

  • Integrated Environmental and Social Impact report into board reporting.
  • Successfully recertified as a B Corp with an overall score of 115.3.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Structured Programme Reviews for at least 10 programmes.
  • Aggregate and quantify more customer impact from across programmes.
  • Enhance tools available for programme delivery to drive customer impact.

Environmental Challenges

  • Global challenges including political instability, economic uncertainty, and climate change impacts.
  • Data collection accuracy and consistency across offices.
  • Gender disparity within ASI.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing structured programme reviews, aggregating customer impact, and enhancing tools for programme delivery.
  • Improving data collection methods and standardising methodologies.
  • Targeting female candidates during recruitment and launching the Women in Leadership Sponsorship Programme.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Increased focus on working with local and national suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: B Impact Assessment

Certifications: Certified B Corporation

Awards & Recognition

  • Best for the World Awards (Customers and Workers)