Climate Change Data

Getlink Group SE

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017)

Reporting Period: 2017

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:99,189 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:570,049,202 kWh/year
Water Consumption:274,701 m3/year (public network) + 30,457 m3/year (groundwater)
Waste Generated:6088 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • People
  • Region
  • Nature

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced carbon footprint by 9% in 2015-2016 compared to 2012-2013. Awarded fifth consecutive Carbon Trust Standard certification.
  • Replacement of refrigeration units resulting in 71% energy savings and use of eco-friendly refrigerant gas (HFO).
  • ElecLink project expected to save 6.1 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Social Achievements

  • Lost-time work-related accidents fell by more than 40% in 2017.
  • Launched "Safety goes to the movies" campaign to improve safety culture.
  • Signed agreements on right to disconnect and end of working life.

Governance Achievements

  • Silver trophy in the Dynamic Governance category at the 14th Grand Prix du Gouvernance d’Entrerprise.
  • Implementation of anti-corruption policy and digital anti-corruption training.
  • Executive Compensation Linked To ESG: 10% of annual variable remuneration of the Chairman and CEO and 10% of the free shares plans subject to performance conditions based on a composite CSR performance index.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Maintaining safety year after year.
  • Preparing for employee retirements and rejuvenating the workforce.
  • Managing the impact of Brexit on the Group’s activities.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Continuous improvement approach to safety, including a "Safety goes to the movies" campaign and big data project.
  • Recruitment policy focused on rejuvenating the workforce while facilitating skills transfer.
  • Monitoring the economic consequences of Brexit and adapting strategies accordingly.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Charter for Responsible Supplier Relations, Compliance Policy requiring adherence to anti-corruption laws.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: Carbon Trust Standard, ISO 14001, MASE, SQAS, EcoPhyto

Third-party Assurance: KPMG

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Silver trophy at the Grand Prix du Gouvernance d’Entrerprise, Green Flag Award for Samphire Hoe, Gold level award from EcoVadis for Socorail.