PC Network Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2024)
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Energy Consumption:101,910 kWh/year (electricity reduction)
ESG Focus Areas
- GHG Emissions
- Diversity Action
- Employee Wellbeing
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced annual energy usage by 101,910 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity and 258,172 cubic feet of natural gas per square foot by moving headquarters to a more efficient location.
- Reduced commuting-related GHG emissions by an average annual 1.92 metric tons of CO2e per employee over six years (from 2.39 to .47) for a total reduction of 11.52 metric tons of CO2e.
Social Achievements
- Support for women and minorities in the workplace through WBENC engagement and CEO's involvement in diversity initiatives.
- Implementation of a quarterly employee scholarship program.
- Company-funded medical, dental, long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance.
Governance Achievements
- ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS) to guard customer systems.
- Annual compliance validation with training, ISMS, supplier, and customer requirements.
- Employee integrity training: CPNI, Code of Conduct, Anti-Discrimination, backed by anonymous reporting options.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Reduce carbon footprint and utilities with shared office space
- Join the CEO Action for Diversity
- Join the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs)
Medium-term Goals:
- Move internal and customer digital operations to eco-friendly infrastructure
- Reduce commuting and office greenhouse gas emissions with remote work model
Short-term Goals:
- Monitor and reduce GHG emissions from travel, data centers, and office space
- Evaluate participation in Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Environmental Challenges
- Employee commuting, business travel, and waste management contribute to GHG emissions.
- Need to further improve diversity and inclusion metrics.
Mitigation Strategies
- Transition to a remote work model to reduce commuting emissions.
- Future plans to join CEO Action for Diversity and Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs).
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritize suppliers committed to sustainable practices
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: EcoVadis, UN Global Compact (UN GC), UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Certifications: ISO 27001, ISO 9001 (compliant)
Third-party Assurance: EcoVadis
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 13, and 16
Selected based on potential for negative impact from operations and potential for achievement through operations, services, and investments.
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Silver Medal (2023)