Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable Supply Chain & Operations
- Environment, Health & Safety
- Global Citizenship
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced more than 16,500 metric tons of CO2 emissions from 2015 baseline.
- Introduced DN Series™ ATMs made of recycled and recyclable materials, 25% lighter than traditional ATMs, resulting in reduced CO2 emissions during manufacturing and transportation.
- DN Series ATMs offer up to 50% power savings versus traditional ATMs.
- DN Series™ BEETLE point-of-sale solutions use energy-saving technologies and over 90% of materials are recyclable.
Social Achievements
- Diebold Nixdorf Foundation committed $500,000 over four years to Operation HOPE for financial inclusion.
- Supported financial education and assistance outreach to over 40,000 underbanked/unbanked US residents.
- Employees created face shields for medical personnel.
- Donated iPads to Beacon School for LSEN students in South Africa.
- Planted 62 trees at a local park in Green, Ohio.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a comprehensive Pandemic Response Plan.
- Established the CARE council focusing on considerate, aware, responsible, and empathetic behavior.
- Annual Code of Business Ethics training for all employees and business partners.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Global challenges including climate change, social unrest, and the global health pandemic.
- Supply chain disruptions (implied).
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented a comprehensive Pandemic Response Plan.
- Created an employee crisis reserve fund and offered incremental bonuses for frontline technicians.
- Proactively pursuing sustainability initiatives by analyzing the global footprint of operations and product lifecycles.
- Working with suppliers to help them meet their own sustainability goals.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Due diligence on supply chain to enhance transparency and identify conflict minerals.
- Suppliers must participate in Diebold Nixdorf’s due diligence processes.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 45001
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- DN Series ATMs
- DN Series™ BEETLE
Awards & Recognition
- Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Sustainable Products
- Sustainable Field Operations
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Global Citizenship
- Financial Inclusion
- Human Rights
- Health and Safety
- Human Capital Management
- Board and Corporate Governance
- Code of Business Ethics
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by more than 6%
- Installed solar panels at the Paderborn, Germany facility, reducing electricity consumption by 8% and preventing 42 metric tons of carbon emissions annually
- Implemented an enhanced recycling program at company locations globally
- Reduced energy consumption from baseline (TJ) by 28.6
Social Achievements
- Launched four employee resource groups (ERGs): Pride @ DN, Veterans @ DN, Multicultural Connections, and Women @ DN
- Launched a Leadership Ally Program to support women at Diebold Nixdorf
- Offered 16 hours of paid volunteer time off per year to employees
- Improved employee review process to set clear expectations and motivate employees
Governance Achievements
- Established a Global Sustainability Council comprised of cross-functional leaders
- Increased Board visibility into ESG efforts
- 60% of senior management new hires in 2021 were women
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero emissions
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Global pandemic
- Supply chain constraints
- Geopolitical unrest
- Data collection challenges for global energy and water consumption
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented a comprehensive Pandemic Response Plan
- Continued efforts to capture a higher percentage of energy and utility data from global operations
- Used extrapolations to provide the most complete inventory possible when data was unavailable
- Developed a three-year strategy to improve data collection for health and safety metrics
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct (SCOC)
- Due diligence processes for conflict minerals
- Environmental management systems (ISO 14001 or equivalent)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts related to product material or energy efficiency standards
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 1 (No Poverty)
- SDG 2 (Zero Hunger)
- SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
- SDG 4 (Quality Education)
- SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
- SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
- SDG 14 (Life Below Water)
- SDG 15 (Life On Land)
- SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)
Diebold Nixdorf's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and partnerships.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- DN Series™ ATMs and retail systems
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by more than 25% from the 2020 baseline.
- Purchased 100% renewable electricity for its European hub in Paderborn, Germany.
- Reduced its global real estate footprint by nearly 50 percent since 2018.
Social Achievements
- Expanded the number of employee resource groups (ERGs) and increased participation.
- Launched four employee resource groups (ERGs) in 2021, added two more in 2022, and planned two more for 2023.
- Offered 16 hours of paid volunteer time off per year to employees.
Governance Achievements
- Continued to focus on best practices across the company, emphasizing openness, equity, integrity, and accountability.
- Received a score of 90 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2022 Annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI).
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero emissions
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Data collection challenges across its large and complex global operations for energy, water, and waste data.
- Challenges in collecting Scope 3 emissions data.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented a cloud-based data management software platform to measure and manage energy and sustainability initiatives.
- Working with internal and external partners to collect Scope 3 emissions data, planning to establish a baseline in 2025.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Periodic audits of higher-risk suppliers
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct (SCOC)
- Due diligence processes
- Conflict Minerals Report filed annually with the SEC
- Enhanced due diligence questionnaire for higher-risk suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts related to product material or energy efficiency standards and regulations
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 1
- SDG 2
- SDG 3
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 10
- SDG 12
- SDG 14
- SDG 15
- SDG 16
Diebold Nixdorf's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and policies related to financial inclusion, community engagement, environmental sustainability, human rights, and ethical business practices.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- DN Series® ATMs with reduced power consumption and recycled materials.
- DN Vynamic® Digital Receipt to reduce paper usage.
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Responsibility
- Social Accountability
- Governance Excellence
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 2 emissions
- Purchased 100% renewable electricity for European hub in Paderborn, Germany
- Reduced total energy consumption by 27.97% from 2020 baseline
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 26.61% from 2020 baseline
- Reduced electricity consumption in individual DN Series ATMs by two-thirds in the past 10 years
- DN Series® 200 ATM is 25% lighter than most traditional ATMs, reducing CO2 emissions
Social Achievements
- Expanded employee resource groups
- Increased corporate giving to support financial inclusion and accessibility
- Community support programs positively impacted lives in local communities
- Offered 16 hours of paid time off annually for community service
Governance Achievements
- Strengthened stakeholder engagement processes
- Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team regularly review and update governance frameworks
- Implemented a robust Cloud Governance process
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Geopolitical instability
- Global supply chain disruptions
- Data collection challenges across global operations for energy, GHG emissions, and water consumption
Mitigation Strategies
- Continuously enhancing ESG program to reflect core values and respond to global changes
- Implemented a leading cloud-based data management software platform for measuring and managing energy and sustainability initiatives
- Using extrapolations to provide the most complete inventory possible for incomplete data
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Supplier audits conducted in Europe and Asia
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct (SCOC)
- Conflict Minerals Policy
- Modern Slavery Policy
- Requirement for suppliers to track and report Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Global Reporting Initiative Standards Framework, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board guidelines, Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures guidelines
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 1 (No Poverty)
- SDG 2 (Zero Hunger)
- SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
- SDG 4 (Quality Education)
- SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
- SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- SDG 14 (Life Below Water)
- SDG 15 (Life On Land)
- SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)
Diebold Nixdorf links its priority areas to the SDGs where it can make a positive impact.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- DN Series ATMs
- DN Series EASY retail solutions
- Vynamic® Digital Receipt
Awards & Recognition
- Red Dot Design Award 2023 for DN Series EASY ONE checkout solution