Gi Group SpA
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016, 2019, 2020-2021)
Reporting Period: 2016
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:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Workforce and Diversity
- Training
- Labor Market Evolution
- Environment
- Volunteering
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced paper use by 14% in Italy, 10% in Russia, and 13% in the UK; Energy savings through new car policies (17% fuel consumption reduction per kilometer in Italy), travel policies, and promotion of IT tools; 1624.3 tons of CO2 saved in Italy due to renewable energy use in all branches and headquarters; New energy saving projects in Russia with a 10% decrease in energy consumption; Increased recycled toner in Italy, UK, and Romania; 1000 fewer paper cups used in India.
Social Achievements
- Launched Gi Well, a welfare program benefiting 747 employees in Italy; Supported an Indian NGO by providing a desk in their offices to sell products made by women; Organized "Run in Blue for Autism" in China, raising 100,000 Yuan; Offered a summer school program for children of Italian employees; Provided family support services (2760 contracts through Family Project); Destination Work initiative involving over 3500 job seekers and 500 Gi Group volunteers across 13 countries; Various volunteering activities in the UK, Poland, Romania, Spain, and Italy.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a global CSR initiative ("Destination Work"); Adopted SA 8000® standard in Italy for 2017 certification; Created a CSR Committee to define and implement CSR strategy; Published three CSR reports (2014, 2015, 2016).
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SA 8000® (planned for 2017 in Italy)
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- IRP Award in the "Best Corporate & Social Responsibility Practitioner" category (UK)
Reporting Period: 2019
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:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Employee Well-being
- Community Engagement
- Environmental Responsibility
- Diversity and Inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- Extended ISO 14001:2014 environmental certification to additional offices in Milan.
- Avoided 1,336.3 tons of CO2 emissions through 100% renewable energy use.
- Offset 421.26 tons of CO2 emissions through 100% CO2-free gas use.
- Reduced paper consumption by over 35% per capita in the last 4 years.
- Launched a pilot Plastic Free project in Turin, Italy.
Social Achievements
- Hired over 1,589 new colleagues, 19.4% (308) via apprenticeships or internships.
- Developed a global Employee Value Proposition (EVP) framework.
- Implemented new training programs and methods, increasing training hours by 10% compared to 2018.
- Launched various employee well-being initiatives across different countries (e.g., Breakfast Club in UK, Mental Energy Strategy in UK, Gi Well program in Spain).
- Organized numerous community engagement initiatives, involving over 37,200 people in employability programs.
Governance Achievements
- Renewed core values and the Code of Ethics.
- Founder and CEO Stefano Colli-Lanzi signed the CEOs Call to Action for a New Deal for Europe.
- Gi Group UK received a Silver Medal from EcoVadis.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ISO 14001:2014, SA8000 (Gi Group SpA Italy)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 4 (Quality Education)
- SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
Gi Group contributes through its services, training programs, community engagement initiatives, and commitment to decent work.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- CSR Excellence Award 2019 (UK)
Reporting Period: 2020-2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable Work
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Ethical Governance
- Community Engagement
- Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced paper consumption in various offices through digitization.
- Implemented plastic-free initiatives in several Italian offices.
- Introduced hybrid and electric company cars in Germany.
Social Achievements
- Launched global employee wellbeing programs, including mental health support and virtual yoga sessions.
- Implemented various initiatives to support employee engagement and knowledge sharing.
- Developed and launched the Gi Group Training Hub in Italy to support employability.
Governance Achievements
- Gi Group SpA Italia became a Benefit Company in 2021.
- Established a Global Steering Committee and CSR Committee to oversee ESG initiatives.
- Implemented a robust Code of Ethics and regularly updated it.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Develop career guidance solutions and training programs.
- Strengthen services and tools that support inclusive employment.
Medium-term Goals:
- Develop high-impact social initiatives.
- Intensify networking with institutional and non-profit actors.
Short-term Goals:
- Strengthen ESG governance and company culture.
- Implement Employer Branding strategy.
- Develop training programs and internal mobility tools.
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on business operations and employee wellbeing.
- Skill mismatch and skill shortage in the labor market.
- Maintaining business continuity while ensuring employee safety and health.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented widespread smart working arrangements.
- Developed and delivered extensive online training programs for employees.
- Launched various initiatives to support employee wellbeing and engagement.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Commitment to ethical sourcing and responsible business practices.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: SA8000:2014®, UNI EN ISO 14001:2015, UNI EN ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2017, ISO 45001:2018
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 4 (Quality Education)
- SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
- SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
- SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)
Gi Group's initiatives contribute to these SDGs through various programs and activities.