EVS Broadcast Equipment SA
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-01 to 2022-12, 2023-01 to 2023-12)
Reporting Period: 2022-01 to 2022-12
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:42046 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:659 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:1345 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 3 Emissions:40043 tCO2e (2021)
Renewable Energy Share:10% (HQ)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:305 tCO2e/m€ (2021)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Performed first carbon footprint calculation using the Bilan Carbone® method, identifying key emission sources (electricity consumption of products: 62%, inputs related to products: 21.5%, transport of people: 6%, on-site energy: 3.5%).
- Increased solar panel production from 600 to 2300 panels in 2020, covering 10% of total energy demand at HQ.
- Implemented rainwater collection for outdoor maintenance, sanitary facilities, and server room cooling.
Social Achievements
- Received Top Employer Belgium 2023 certification.
- Launched ESG training with 89% participation rate and 97% successful completion.
- Organized "Management 3.0" training sessions, certifying 205 team members.
Governance Achievements
- Established a risk framework for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential risks.
- Implemented a new whistleblowing tool for reporting misconduct.
- Updated EVS Code of Conduct in 2020 to reflect company values and offer guidance.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Continue to be one of the Top Employers in Belgium by 2030.
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 95% coverage of ESG training by 2025.
- Achieve at least 80% rate of charity days by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce energy consumption of premises by 15% compared to 2022.
Environmental Challenges
- Component shortages impacting price, margin, and delivery terms.
- Data limitations in the initial carbon footprint calculation.
- High energy consumption of products (62% of total carbon footprint).
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a strategic procurement framework to manage supply chain risks.
- Improved data quality and implemented sustainable procurement policies.
- Initiated eco-design efforts to reduce the environmental burden of products.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- General terms and conditions of purchase include compliance with applicable laws, no modern slavery, and compliance with EVS Code of Conduct.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: Top Employer Belgium 2023
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Top Employer Belgium 2023
- CBRE “Belgian Office Space of the Year” award (2018)
Reporting Period: 2023-01 to 2023-12
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:42,046 tons of CO2e (2021)
Scope 1 Emissions:659 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 2 Emissions:1,345 tCO2e (2021)
Scope 3 Emissions:40,043 tCO2e (2021)
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:305tCO2e/m€ (2021)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 9% decrease in energy consumption at HQ compared to last year
- Fleet currently includes 100 electric cars (30% of fleet)
Social Achievements
- Recertified as a Top Employer for 2024
- Won the award ‘Best ESG-Driven Organization’
- Team member NPS (tmNPS) surpassing target at 55
Governance Achievements
- Updated Whistleblowing Policy available on website
- 100% of team members trained on Code of Conduct (target for 2030)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Reach maturity level 2 of the CyberFundamentals Framework by 2030
- 100% electric cars by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
- 50% reduction in carbon footprint of products per € sold by 2030
- 55% reduction in carbon footprint of company per € sold by 2030
- Be in the top 50% of Top Employers in Belgium by 2030
- Maintain a team member NPS of 30 or above by 2030
- 100% of direct (High Risk & Medium Risk) suppliers rated by EcoVadis; 50% reach at least a bronze medal by 2030
- 80% of Charity Days used by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- 5% of direct high-risk and medium-risk suppliers rated by EcoVadis, 2% with at least a bronze medal (by end of 2024)
Environmental Challenges
- Difficulty in accurately calculating carbon footprint due to data limitations (raw materials, logistics, fixed assets)
- High energy consumption of products due to customer preference for always-on systems
- Need to reduce carbon footprint while maintaining growth
Mitigation Strategies
- Dedicated task force for carbon footprint data collection
- Development of a system to help clients schedule system on/off times
- Encouraging customers to use low-carbon energy sources
- Eco-design in all products
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: EcoVadis platform used for supplier rating (target: 100% of direct high-risk and medium-risk suppliers rated by 2030)
Responsible Procurement
- EcoVadis rating system
- Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Market dynamics (ESG)
- Product legal requirements (ESG)
Opportunities
- Product and Market dynamics (ESG)
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: Top Employer (2024)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Energy-efficient products
- Products designed for safe end-of-life disposal and recycling
Awards & Recognition
- Corporate Star Award in Best ESG Leader Category (IBC2023)
- Top Employer (2024)
- Best ESG-Driven Organization