The Specialist Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate action
- Employee well-being
- Community engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Established baseline for carbon footprint and CO2 emissions
- Conducted Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions
Social Achievements
- 904 new employee hires
- Established programs to promote physical and mental health (weekly sports lessons, mindfulness training, quarterly sports challenges)
Governance Achievements
- Aligned ESG reporting with CSRD, ESRS, EFRAG, GRI, and ISO 26000:2010
- Established Sustainable Procurement Policy
- Adapted 3 UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Conducted Double Materiality Assessment
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Limited environmental footprint primarily from office spaces
Mitigation Strategies
- Calculating and tracking carbon footprint every six months
- Offsetting part of CO2 emissions by planting trees
- Developing and implementing a Sustainable Procurement Policy
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Procurement Policy
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: CSRD, ESRS, EFRAG, GRI, ISO 26000:2010
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- People
- Planet
- Profit
Environmental Achievements
- Implemented recycling programs throughout offices.
- Integrated sustainable building materials into office improvements.
- Provided plants to improve aesthetics and promote clean air.
- Measure and track greenhouse gas emissions annually.
Social Achievements
- Extensive set of policies and guidelines monitored by compliance and HR departments.
- Prioritizes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
- Focuses on employee safety and well-being.
- Encourages employee volunteerism in community service projects.
- Sponsors various sports teams.
Governance Achievements
- Adheres to all laws, regulations, and compliance mandates.
- Comprehensive Code of Conduct available to all employees.
- Executive leadership team oversees Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).
- Integrates sustainability criteria into acquisition due diligence.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Limited environmental footprint due to leased office spaces and fleet of cars.
- Managing risks associated with acquisitions and growth.
Mitigation Strategies
- Proactive approach to mitigating environmental impact through measurement and tracking of emissions.
- Thorough due diligence and risk mitigation strategies for acquisitions.
- Integrating sustainability considerations into strategic planning and risk management.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN SDGs, CSRD, ESRS
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, VCU, VCA, SCC, ISO 14001:2015, SNA, NBBU