PAR Technology Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:515 + 315 mtCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:515 mtCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:315 mtCO2e
ESG Focus Areas
- Responsible Business Practices
- Our People and Culture
- Data Responsibility
- Environmental Stewardship
Environmental Achievements
- Launched PAR Planet initiative, resulting in a 50%+ reduction in outer packaging size for the PAR Wave POS terminal and removal of printed manuals.
Social Achievements
- Continued to reinforce Annual Talent Roadmap to increase opportunities for feedback and development for all employees.
- Winner of multiple Top Workplaces USA Awards by Energage.
- Expansion of DEI data reporting, integrating DEI training content, expanding employee resource group footprint, and providing educational programming.
Governance Achievements
- Established an internal working group to develop and drive the implementation of ESG initiatives.
- Implemented a rigorous Supplier Code of Conduct.
- Recommenced on-site supplier audits with a plan to audit eight of the largest critical suppliers (over 50% of annual supplier spend) over the next two years.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Identifying ecological and economic risks and opportunities of climate change to integrate them into business initiatives and strategies.
Mitigation Strategies
- Commenced tracking of GHG footprint produced by the restaurant business in the U.S. to identify potential emission reductions.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 8 of largest critical suppliers over next 2 years (50% of annual spend)
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- vendor evaluation process
- supplier questionnaire
- background checks for high-risk suppliers
- annual survey of suppliers providing components that may contain conflict minerals
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 8
- Goal 11
Contribution to sustainable economic growth, decent work, inclusive and safe cities.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- PAR Wave All-In-One Touch Panel POS Terminal (reduced packaging, removed printed manuals)
Awards & Recognition
- Multiple Top Workplaces USA Awards by Energage