Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Ecology
• Society
• Economy

Environmental Achievements

• Offset 154.79 t CO2 in 2021 through various projects (CO2 Offset + Ocean Protection, Clean drinking water, CO2 compensation + regional nature conservation).
• Kiel office building converted into a climate house in 2013 (Pellet heating system, solar panels, triple-glazed windows, LED lights).
• Use of recycled and ecologically degradable products for consumables.
• Reduced printing to a minimum, using FSC-certified paper when necessary.
• Reselling or donating replaced laptops and monitors.

Social Achievements

• Signed the Diversity Charter.
• Offers flexible working time models, attentiveness to individual circumstances, respectful interaction, gender equality, and support for training and further education.
• Supports charitable projects locally and globally.
• Promotes training of skilled workers and further development.
• Encourages team exchanges between locations.
• Offers hybrid work flexibility.
• Provides company pension plan subsidy (50%).
• Provides maximum tax-free financial benefit in kind (€50/month).
• Organized Mental Health Week in 2022.

Governance Achievements

• Management informs quarterly across all locations about current events, new developments and decisions.
• Uses Agile Manifesto principles in daily work.
• Regular retrospectives in teams for quick insights and better results.
• Management system certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing energy consumption in a digital company.
• Balancing mobility needs with environmental concerns.
• Managing growth and maintaining internal organizational structure.

Mitigation Strategies

• CO2 offsetting since 2019.
• Preference for public transport and electric cars.
• JobRad bike leasing program.
• Centrally located offices with good public transport connections.
• Energy-saving electrical appliances.
• Bulk purchasing to reduce packaging and delivery distances.
• Raising internal organizational structure to accommodate growth.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Preference for durable products.
• Use of recycled and ecologically degradable products.
• Bulk purchasing.
• Preference for German or EU IT providers and platforms.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Refit Night Express VR case (promoting sustainable business travel).