Climate Change Data

Razer Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:8,365.4 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:115.6 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:896.1 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:7,353.7 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:100% in Hamburg office (2021)
Total Energy Consumption:1,839,953 kWh
Water Consumption:1,190 tons
Waste Generated:132.2 tons (non-hazardous) + 2,558 kg (hazardous)
Carbon Intensity:0.045 tCO2e/square meter

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Waste Management
  • Responsible Products
  • Employee Rights and Benefits
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Data Privacy and Security
  • Business Ethics

Environmental Achievements

  • Eradicated all single-use plastics from global offices.
  • Partnered with UL to develop Product Category Rules for gaming products.
  • Launched Kanagawa Wave Apparel Collection made from marine plastics.
  • Partnered with ClearBot to clean marine waste with AI technology.
  • Partnered with Panerai to protect the oceans and improve ocean literacy.
  • Saved 900,000 trees through the Sneki Snek x CI campaign (aiming for 1,000,000).

Social Achievements

  • Achieved Great Place to Work-Certified™ company status in the US, Germany, and Singapore.
  • 76% of employees say it's a great place to work.
  • Provided 1,827 hours of anti-corruption training.
  • Average 5.8 training hours per employee.
  • Launched Razer Progress Fund (USD 1,000 per employee annually for skill development).

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Sustainability Workgroup led by the CEO.
  • ESG performance will be incorporated into executive KPIs and corporate Balanced Scorecard in 2022.
  • Established a Whistleblower and Complaint Policy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve 100% net carbon neutrality by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
  • Transfer entire operations to 100% renewable energy by 2025
  • 100% of Razer products to utilize recycled or recyclable materials by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption (specific target not stated)
  • Achieve consumer transparency with carbon consumer labels by 2022
  • 100% of Razer products recyclable by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Transition risks: emerging regulations, technology changes, reputational risks, market shifts.
  • Physical risks: acute environmental incidents (cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons), chronic risks (sea level rise, changing precipitation patterns).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Clear product labeling to enhance transparency.
  • Product design and engineering changes to meet regulations.
  • Proactive engagement with stakeholders to manage reputational risks.
  • Development of alternative sourcing strategies and logistical plans to mitigate physical risks.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Monthly audits and visits; half-yearly business reviews; initial audit process for new suppliers.

Responsible Procurement
  • Require ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and at least one of ISO 45001, SA8000, QC 080000, SMETA, or BSCI certifications.
  • Zero tolerance for forced labor and child labor.
  • Compliance with RoHS2, REACH, and WEEE regulations.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Tropical cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons
  • Sea level rise
  • Changes in precipitation patterns
Transition Risks
  • Emerging regulations
  • Technology changes
  • Reputational risks
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Using sustainable materials as a product differentiator
  • Green investment opportunities
  • Access to new markets

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s ESG Reporting Guide, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Core option

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 (encouraged for suppliers)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate action)
  • Goal 14 (Life below water)
  • Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
  • Goal 15 (Life on land)

Razer's sustainability initiatives align with these goals through renewable energy adoption, waste reduction, climate action, ocean conservation, ethical labor practices, and biodiversity protection.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Products using PCR plastics; products with FSC-certified packaging; eco-friendly packaging materials.

Awards & Recognition

  • Great Place to Work-Certified™

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:215,550.5 tCO2e (Scope 3) + 974.4 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) in 2022
Scope 1 Emissions:35.1 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:939.3 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 3 Emissions:215,550.5 tCO2e (2022)
Renewable Energy Share:100% (market-based)
Total Energy Consumption:1,982,484 kWh (2022)
Water Consumption:2,916.3 metric tonnes (2022)
Waste Generated:2,660 kg (hazardous waste) + 132.21 tonnes (non-hazardous waste) in 2022
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Waste Management
  • Product Sustainability
  • Supply Chain Sustainability
  • Employee Well-being
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Ethical Business Practices

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced electricity consumption by 23.5% compared to 2021 and 39.1% compared to 2019 baseline.
  • Reduced fuel consumption by 96.4% compared to 2021.
  • Introduced the world's first UL ECOLOGO certified gaming mice.
  • Achieved 100% renewable energy across all offices (market-based).
  • Launched Restorify, a traceable carbon-neutral checkout solution.
  • Saved 1 million trees in partnership with Conservation International.

Social Achievements

  • 72% of employees say Razer is a great place to work.
  • Launched the "Champions Start from Within" esports wellness program.
  • Released Season 2 of the Sneki Snek animated series on sustainability.
  • Organized beach cleanups as part of the #GoGreenWithRazer initiative.
  • Established the Razer Green Fund to invest in sustainability start-ups.

Governance Achievements

  • Integrated ESG performance into incentive and bonus programs.
  • Implemented a robust whistleblower and complaint policy.
  • Adopted a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption.
  • Conducted 1,614 hours of anti-corruption and compliance training.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero emissions across operations by 2030.
Medium-term Goals:
  • 100% of Razer products to be certified with third-party ecolabels by 2030.
  • Achieve 100% renewable energy (not specified if market-based or on-site) by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
  • 100% of Razer products to incorporate recycled or recyclable materials by 2024.
  • 100% of Razer gaming mice to be certified with independently verified ecolabels by 2023.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing Scope 3 emissions across the supply chain.
  • Ensuring responsible sourcing of materials.
  • Maintaining high ethical standards throughout the supply chain.
  • Addressing the decrease in employee satisfaction (attributed to macroeconomic factors).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Broadened Scope 3 emissions reporting to include downstream transportation, product use, and end-of-life treatment.
  • Implementing a Design-for-Sustainability program.
  • Conducting regular supplier audits and factory visits.
  • Launching initiatives to improve employee well-being and collaboration (e.g., zActive program, Manager Enablement Series).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Biannual audits and regular factory visits of top five contract manufacturers.

Responsible Procurement
  • Requirement for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
  • Zero-tolerance policy for forced and child labor.
  • Strict audit and disclosure process for new suppliers.
  • Compliance with RoHS2, REACH, and WEEE regulations.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Changes in consumer behavior
  • Regulatory changes
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products
  • Growth in the carbon offset market

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: 2021, TCFD recommendations

Certifications: UL ECOLOGO, Great Place to Work (Singapore and Germany)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Goal 9 (Industry, innovation, and infrastructure)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate action)
  • Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
  • Goal 17 (Partnerships for the goals)

Razer's initiatives contribute to these goals through renewable energy adoption, sustainable product design, responsible supply chain management, climate action, and community engagement.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Razer DeathAdder V2X Hyperspeed
  • Razer Ornata V3
  • UL ECOLOGO certified gaming mice
  • Products with PCR plastics

Awards & Recognition

  • Great Place to Work Certification (Singapore and Germany)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:208,132.11 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:26.73 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:848.01 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:208,132.11 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:100%
Total Energy Consumption:1,839.95 MWh/year
Water Consumption:8,313.70 tonnes/year
Waste Generated:87.88 tonnes/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Green Organization
  • Green Products
  • Green Community
  • Green Investment

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved 100% renewable energy in all corporate offices in FY2022 (ahead of 2025 target)
  • Launched products with UL ECOLOGO certification (first consumer electronics company)
  • Incorporated recycled materials across entire mice, keyboard, and headset base model lineups
  • Reduced use of non-biodegradable polyethylene foam bags in packaging for selected mouse models, replacing them with biodegradable bags
  • Replaced expanded polyethylene cartons with recyclable paperboard or cardboard boxes for mice, system & system accessories, audio, streaming, and controller products
  • Adopted soy ink printing on products

Social Achievements

  • Launched zActive, a health and wellness program with 124 sessions and nearly 1600 hours of activity
  • Conferred Asia’s Top Employer Award by The Influential Brand
  • Employee Satisfaction Index increased to 70 (1-point increase from 2022)
  • Launched “Champions Start from Within” esports wellness program
  • Supported SG Women in Tech (SGWiT) Corporate Pledge Initiative

Governance Achievements

  • Integrated ESG performance into incentive and bonus programs
  • Strengthened governance frameworks for greater transparency and accountability
  • Conducted first Climate Scenario Analysis
  • Secured ISAE3000 limited assurance for ESG reports
  • Implemented 454 hours of training in 2023 covering anti-bribery & corruption, anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, incident reporting, and compliance

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve Net Zero across operations by 2030
  • Air-to-sea freight ratio to reach 40:60 by 2030
  • 80% of suppliers' energy consumption to tap on green energy by 2030
  • 100% of capital goods to be recycled by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce emissions by 90% by 2030 from 2019 baseline
  • 55% intensity reduction in indirect emissions by 2030
  • 100% of Razer products to utilize recycled or recyclable materials by 2030
  • 100% of Razer products to be certified with third-party ecolabels by 2030

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased energy and fuel consumption due to increased operational activity
  • Supply chain disruptions due to increased temperatures and erratic weather patterns
  • Increased demand and price of green commodities and critical materials for manufacturing
  • Limited visibility across supply chains increases risk of non-compliance from contract manufacturers
  • Increasing carbon taxes
  • Increasing compliance costs resulting from requirements to disclose ESG and emission data
Mitigation Strategies
  • Transitioning to energy-efficient LED lighting and motion sensors
  • Reducing business-related air travel
  • Installing window panel filters to regulate heat
  • Measuring carbon emissions from employee commutes
  • Integrating designs in new office locations to reduce environmental impact
  • Implementing a Responsible Sourcing Framework and Compliance Manual for value chain partners
  • Conducting biannual audits and regular factory visits of top five contractors
  • Screening new suppliers using ISO14001 and ISO45001 criteria

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Biannual audits and regular factory visits of top five contractors; 100% of new suppliers screened using ISO14001 and ISO45001 criteria

Responsible Procurement
  • Responsible Sourcing Framework and Compliance Manual
  • Requirement for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IECQ QC 080000 certifications
  • Requirement for RBA or SMETA audits
  • Compliance with RoHS2, REACH, and WEEE regulations

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Increased temperatures and erratic weather patterns leading to sea-freight/aircargo disruptions
Transition Risks
  • Increasing carbon taxes
  • Increased demand and price of green commodities
  • Increased compliance costs
  • Regulation on product design
  • Shifting consumer demands
Opportunities
  • Increased demand and green premium revenue from sustainable products/services
  • Reduced carbon emissions from manufacturing and packaging

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: 2021, TCFD recommendations, ESRS (partial alignment)

Certifications: ISO 14001 (Singapore HQ), ISO 45001 (Singapore HQ), UL ECOLOGO

Third-party Assurance: Grant Thornton Audit LLP (limited assurance)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate action)
  • Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
  • Goal 17 (Partnerships for the goals)

Initiatives mapped to relevant SDGs throughout the report

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Razer Basilisk V3 Pro and Razer Basilisk Ultimate with UL-certified EPDs
  • Products with recycled materials

Awards & Recognition

  • Asia’s Top Employer Award