NOVABASE – SOCIEDADE GESTORA DE PARTICIPAÇÕES SOCIAIS, S.A.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:35% (2023), aiming for 100% by 2027
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Acquisition of 94 plug-in hybrid vehicles and four electric vehicles, bringing the total to 184 plug-in hybrid and 20 electric vehicles.
- Implementation of an Environmental Management System (ISO 14001).
Social Achievements
- Signed the “Portuguese Diversity Charter”.
- Participation in the Technovation Girls programme mentoring young female students.
- Implementation of employee well-being initiatives (health appointments, osteopathy, psychology).
Governance Achievements
- Implementation of a Regulatory Compliance Programme including a Prevention Plan for the Risks of Corruption and Related Offences, a Code of Conduct, a Training Programme, and a Whistleblowing Channel.
- Maintained ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security) and ISO/IEC 27701 (Private Information) certifications.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- 100% transition to completely electric or hybrid vehicles by 2035.
- Increase Celfocus e-NPS to >35 by 2035.
- Increase employee diversity training to >70% by 2035.
- Increase volunteer hours to >1200 by 2035.
- Increase supplier ESG assessment to >90% by 2035.
- Increase employee ethics training to >90% by 2035.
Medium-term Goals:
- 100% transition to renewable energy consumption by 2030.
- Increase Celfocus e-NPS to >30 by 2030.
- Increase employee diversity training to 70% by 2030.
- Increase volunteer hours to 1200 by 2030.
- Increase supplier ESG assessment to >90% by 2030.
- Increase employee ethics training to >90% by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce carbon emissions per employee originating from business travel and emissions associated with employee commuting by 10% vs. 2023 by 2027.
- Increase Celfocus e-NPS to >25 by 2027.
- Increase employee diversity training to 60% by 2027.
- Increase volunteer hours to 700 by 2027.
- Increase supplier ESG assessment to >80% by 2027.
- Increase employee ethics training to >80% by 2027.
Environmental Challenges
- Competition for tech talent.
- Cyber-risks.
- Geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty.
- Delivery risk.
Mitigation Strategies
- Adapted human resources policies (hybrid work model, improved benefits, training).
- Reinforced cybersecurity measures (technological security controls, training).
- Recurring discussions on risks at management levels.
- Analysis of commercial proposals, scrutiny of team quality, and permanent training programs.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 0% (2023), aiming for >80% by 2027
Responsible Procurement
- Service Provider Regulations, Code of Ethics, Partner and Supplier Corruption Prevention Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UNGC
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701
Third-party Assurance: KPMG & Associados - S.R.O.C., S.A.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 4 (Quality education)
- Goal 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
- Goal 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
- Goal 10 (Reduced inequalities)
- Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
- Goal 17 (Partnerships for the goals)
NOVABASE's strategy and activities contribute to these SDGs through various initiatives (e.g., volunteer work, diversity and inclusion programs, renewable energy transition).
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Data-driven solutions for GHG emissions reductions
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed