HERE International B.V.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:48,710 tCO2e/year (2023)
Scope 1 Emissions:1,405 tCO2e/year (2023)
Scope 2 Emissions:8,931 tCO2e/year (2023)
Scope 3 Emissions:38,374 tCO2e/year (2023)
Renewable Energy Share:6% (2023)
Total Energy Consumption:83,084 GJ/year (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Net-zero emissions
- External reporting
- Internal initiatives
- Sustainable Sourcing Program
- Customer/industry requirements
- Sustainable products
- Regulatory compliance
- Human Rights
- Data security and privacy
- Gender and diversity
Environmental Achievements
- Overall decrease in emissions compared to 2022; Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14%, Scope 2 emissions increased by 91%, Scope 3 emissions decreased by 15%
- Net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets validated and approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
- Germany offices switched all electricity to renewable sources
- 9,014 trees planted through Tree-Nation initiative
Social Achievements
- Refreshed and expanded Sustainability Advisory Committee
- Launched EARTH (Environmental Action Rising Through HERE) employee resource group with various initiatives (tree planting, wildlife conservation using AI/ML, recycling programs)
- Improved wetland bird monitoring using AI/ML
- Various initiatives by other ERGs (Vamos, WIN, Unity + Power, HERE Pride) focusing on talent growth, community impact, and inclusion
- Received “Mejores Lugares para Trabajar LGBTQ+ 2024” certification
Governance Achievements
- Updated HERE Supplier Code of Conduct to include wider range of sustainability requirements
- Created a conflict minerals policy
- Enhanced Human Rights policy to cover critical risks in the value chain
- Achieved HITRUST CSF certification and TISAX Level 3 certification for data security and privacy
- Migrated Enterprise Risk Management to the security and privacy team
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero across all emissions scopes by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Scope 1 and 2 emissions: 65% reduction by 2030, 90% reduction by 2050
- Scope 3 emissions: 36% reduction by 2030, 90% reduction by 2050
- Net-zero across all emissions scopes by 2050
Short-term Goals:
- Increase female representation in senior leadership to 20% by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Scope 2 emissions increased slightly due to increased heating, cooling, and electricity consumption at some office sites
- Scope 3 emissions remain the largest source of emissions despite significant decrease
- Overall decrease in female employees from 33.4% to 32.9%
Mitigation Strategies
- Increasing sourcing of renewable energy across footprint
- Higher levels of supplier engagement and more accurate renewable energy data for Scope 3 emissions
- Implementing a career accelerator program for female top talent, reviewing parental leave policies, and refining HR processes to improve gender representation
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- HERE Supplier Code of Conduct
- Conflict minerals policy
- Sustainable Sourcing program
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, SASB Index, UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, HITRUST CSF, TISAX Level 3, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, SOC 2 Type 2
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 5: Gender equality
- SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
- SDG 13: Climate action
Employee volunteer efforts to support SDGs, particularly through ERGs
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Products that support emissions reduction goals (efficient routing, EV charge point data)
- HERE Anonymizer for data privacy
Awards & Recognition
- Mejores Lugares para Trabajar LGBTQ+ 2024