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Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Employees
- Responsible Citizenship
- Eco-efficient awareness
Environmental Achievements
- Significant reductions in water consumption (6%) and energy consumption (7%) in Brazil
- Implementation of rainwater recycling facilities in all new work centers in Brazil
- 70% reduction in paper towels through the installation of hand dryers in Brazil
- The reuse/recycling of 100% of electronic waste in Brazil
Social Achievements
- Recognized by Great Place to Work® as one of the 25 Best Multinational Workplaces in the World and as one of the 25 Best Multinationals to work for in Latin America
- Launched various professional development programs (Welcome Program, Atento Leadership University, Expert Trainer Program)
- Trained 46 customer relationship agents in RPA (Robotic Process Automation) technology consulting and programming
Governance Achievements
- Renewed its commitment to the ten principles of the UN Global Compact
- Received the distinction of Socially Responsible Company (SRC) in Mexico and Argentina
- Board of Directors was renewed in 2019 with the appointment of five new directors
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Difficult economic situations in Argentina and Brazil
- Deterioration of goodwill due to the crisis in Argentina and the adoption of the IFRS 16 accounting standards
- Global economic slowdown and political and economic uncertainties
Mitigation Strategies
- Launched the Change Agenda to improve profitability, accelerate next-generation services, and increase exposure to higher-margin markets
- Implemented initiatives to transform sales model, reduce costs, and focus on profitability
- Strengthened cash position and balance sheet by streamlining capital spending and other expenses
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Purchasing Policy, Principles and Action Protocols
- Supply Chain Principles (Corporate Standard N-2)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Natural events, including pandemics
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 140001 (Peru - Ate and Callao centers), Nivel III Sistemas de Gestión Ambiental (Colombia - T elares and Royal headquarters), ISO 56002 (2020)
Third-party Assurance: Auren Consultores
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 8
- SDG 10
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 16
Atento’s social responsibility management is structured around three core ideas: Focus on employees, Responsible citizenship, Eco-efficient awareness
Awards & Recognition
- Top Employer (Spain and Brazil)
- One of the World’s 25 Best Multinational Workplaces (Great Place to Work®)
- One of the Top 25 Multinationals in Latin America (Great Place to Work®)
- BPO supplier of the decade (Brazil)
- Various awards in collaboration with clients
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water consumption by 26% in absolute terms compared to 2019.
- 60% of energy consumed in 2020 came from renewable sources.
- Reduced paper consumption (though exact figures not provided due to lack of 2019 data).
Social Achievements
- Successfully transitioned over 82,000 employees to remote work within two months.
- Achieved the highest customer satisfaction rating in Atento's history.
- 65% of the workforce is female.
Governance Achievements
- Zero cases of non-compliance with regulations in 2020.
- Successfully completed debt refinancing.
- Launched Investor Relations Newsletter.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Carbon neutrality by 2030
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on business continuity and employee well-being.
- Maintaining communication and collaboration during remote work.
- Economic fluctuations affecting clients' businesses.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented Work At Home Agent (WAHA) model for remote work.
- Developed Atento APP for improved communication.
- Adapted services to meet clients' evolving needs, including entering new markets (health, entertainment, e-commerce).
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Purchasing Policy with ethical and economic requirements.
- Supply Chain Principles in Corporate Standard N-2.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 56002 (Innovation Management), NBR 16001 (Brazilian Social Responsibility)
Third-party Assurance: European Quality Assurance Spain S.L (EQA) - Limited assurance
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 8
- SDG 10
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 16
- SDG 17
Atento's activities and operations contribute to these SDGs.
Awards & Recognition
- Top Employers Certification (Spain and Brazil)
- As melhores da Dinheiro (Brazil)
- Study on Women in Leadership (Brazil)
- Época Negócios 360 Magazine (Brazil)
- Best company to work for, according to Forbes (Spain)
- Best World Place awarded by Computrabajo (Mexico)
- Silver trophy at the LATAM awards for Best Social Responsibility Strategy
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint by 6.6% (19kg of CO2 less per employee)
- Reduced electricity consumption by 11% vs. 2021
- Reduced paper consumption by 51% compared to the previous two years
- Reduced water consumption by 40% in the last two years
Social Achievements
- 53% of management positions held by women
- 65.5% of Atento's positions globally held by women
- Developed a customer experience service using sign language, answering over 1000 calls in 2021
- Atento Impulsa Plan in Spain to raise awareness of disability inclusion
- 54% of the global workforce is under 30 years old
Governance Achievements
- Adheres to the UN Global Covenant on Human Rights
- Implemented an integrity policy including an anti-corruption guide
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Governance
- Ethical Behavior
- Employee Well-being
- Community Investment
- Cybersecurity
- Data Protection
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 26.7% (2021 vs 2022), and ~30% since 2020.
- Increased renewable energy use to 64% of total energy consumed.
- Reduced electricity consumption by 5% (2021 vs 2022).
- Achieved Platinum LEED Certification in Elemento building in Colombia.
- Implemented efficiency and minimum waste initiatives in different locations.
- Reforestation actions in Brazil and Mexico.
- Disposed of approximately 9 tons of recyclable materials through a circular economy partnership.
Social Achievements
- Launched and supported various diversity and inclusion initiatives, including Allied Groups, DNA Talks, REDI program, and others.
- Achieved ISO 26000 certification for Social Responsibility in multiple locations.
- Supported WAHA program (Work At Home Agent), improving work-life balance.
- Provided 30,601,724 hours of training.
- 91% of employees are permanently hired.
- 54.6% women representation in Management positions.
- Various employee well-being initiatives, including mental health campaigns and support programs.
- Community investment initiatives, including donations, volunteering, and partnerships with NGOs.
Governance Achievements
- Adherence to the UN Global Compact on Human Rights since 2011.
- Implemented anti-corruption and ethical code training.
- Established a Global Compliance Committee.
- Implemented an Integrity Policy, including an Anti-Corruption guide.
- Established a Whistleblower Channel.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Carbon Neutrality by 2030
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Increased paper and water consumption due to employees returning to the office.
- Data limitations in calculating Scope 3 emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing new plans to reduce paper and water consumption in 2023.
- Improving commuting survey methodology for more accurate Scope 3 emission estimations.
- Continuing to promote digitalization of processes to achieve a 0-paper policy.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Purchasing Policy with ethical, sustainable, and economic requirements; Due Diligence for high-risk suppliers; Social Responsibility Terms requiring respect for human rights.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 26000 (Social Responsibility), ISO 56002 (Innovation Management), LEED Platinum (Elemento building, Colombia), NBR 16001 (Social Responsibility, Brazil)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Atento's strategy and execution are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating (Low Risk); Top Employer Brazil; Best companies to work for (Forbes, Computrabajo); various other awards and recognitions.
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint by 32.6% since 2020
- Reduced Scope 1 emissions by 11.65%
- Reduced electricity consumption by 5% compared to 2022
- 60% of total energy consumption from renewable sources
- Reduced paper consumption by 17.8%
Social Achievements
- 65% female representation in workforce, 50.97% in management
- 4,752 internal promotions
- 91.9% permanent contracts
- Over 43.1 million hours invested in training (25% more than in 2022)
- Launched first global blood donation campaign (700+ contributors)
Governance Achievements
- Adherence to the United Nations Global Compact since 2011
- Robust compliance framework including Global Compliance Committee, integrity policies, whistleblowing channel, and ethics training
- Abides by NIST cybersecurity principles
Climate Goals & Targets
- Carbon neutrality by 2030
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 56002 Innovation Management Certification
Awards & Recognition
- Forbes: One of the 100 best companies to work for in Spain in 2023
- Great Place to Work®: One of the 25 best companies to work for worldwide