Climate Change Data

Global Blue Group Holding AG

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-04 to 2024-03)

Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:8,128.3 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:882.7 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:400 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:6,845.6 tCO2e/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Ethics

Environmental Achievements

  • Calculated carbon footprint encompassing scopes 1, 2, and 3.
  • Adopted a Waste Management Policy across all countries.
  • Implemented a Business Travel Policy promoting train and public transport.
  • Launched mandatory environmental training for all employees.
  • Introduced a new one-piece Tax Free Shopping refund form reducing paper volume by 40%.
  • Organized a “Green Day” with over 40 local environmental initiatives.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented a global Agile Working Model (FlexWork policy) for improved work-life balance.
  • Launched a Leadership Program for high-performing employees.
  • Provided tailored training tools (5Mins and Udemy) for employee development.
  • Implemented a new Employee Onboarding Process.
  • Established STAR Awards to recognize employee contributions.
  • Implemented Annual Performance Evaluation (PE) meetings.

Governance Achievements

  • Established a Group CSR Committee to oversee CSR initiatives.
  • Created a CSR ambassadors’ network for global strategy implementation.
  • Implemented mandatory compliance and IT security trainings for all employees.
  • Developed a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics policy.
  • Established whistleblowing and data breach notification procedures.

Climate Goals & Targets

Medium-term Goals:
  • Commitment to Science Based Target initiative in 2025.
Short-term Goals:
  • Complete review of job grading system.
  • Implement new Induction Program for new hires.
  • Launch new employee mobile app for training access.
  • Create and communicate global diversity and inclusion policy and Recruitment Policy.
  • Conduct awareness campaigns on workplace wellness and ergonomics.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing carbon footprint across scopes 1, 2, and 3.
  • Managing waste and energy consumption.
  • Minimizing environmental impact of business travel.
  • Ensuring sustainable procurement.
  • Maintaining high ethical standards and compliance.
  • Protecting data from loss or disclosure.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Carbon footprint calculation and reduction strategies.
  • Waste Management Policy and training.
  • Business Travel Policy and promotion of sustainable transport.
  • Sustainable procurement charter and supplier survey.
  • Mandatory compliance and IT security trainings.
  • Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, whistleblowing procedures, and IT security policy.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Responsible purchasing charter (planned for suppliers billing > €100K/year).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 9001 (Bratislava sites)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13: Climate Action

Reducing paper usage, waste management, sustainable procurement, reducing CO2 emissions from business travel, and implementing an Agile Working Model.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • New one-piece Tax Free Shopping refund form.