Climate Change Data

Endava plc

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1070 tCO2e (Scope 2)
Scope 2 Emissions:1070 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:48% (Central Europe)
Total Energy Consumption:3500 MWh (Central Europe)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Our People
  • Social Impact
  • Operating Responsibly
  • Innovation & Data Integrity
  • Environmental Impact

Environmental Achievements

  • 48% renewable energy used in Central Europe delivery centers
  • 55% of Endavans can be accommodated in eco-certified buildings
  • Location-based Scope 2 emissions down 65% year-over-year

Social Achievements

  • Launched Endava RISE mentoring program for women
  • 97% of participants recommend Endava Wellbeing program
  • Established Endava Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (D&I) Forum
  • 6 new partnerships established with NGOs and charities

Governance Achievements

  • 99% of Endavans completed Code of Conduct eLearning training
  • Launched new internal customer experience site to drive client satisfaction
  • Zero data breaches requiring reporting to the Information Commissioner’s Office

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon-neutral operations
Short-term Goals:
  • Audit footprint and set clear environmental goals by February 2022
  • ISO 14001 certifications for delivery centers

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing environmental impact of operations
  • Increasing gender equity at senior management levels
  • Maintaining high ethical standards across the global workforce and supply chain
Mitigation Strategies
  • Auditing footprint to set clear environmental goals and targets
  • Implementing Endava RISE mentoring program and other D&I initiatives
  • Implementing robust corporate governance, Code of Conduct, and Speak Up Safely policies

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual legal and ethics checks, credit checks, and sanctions checks for suppliers with >£100,000 annual spend

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct, Modern Slavery questionnaire

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 27001, ISO 9001, SOC 2

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3.8
  • 4.4
  • 4.5
  • 5.1
  • 5.5
  • 5.b
  • 7.2
  • 7.3
  • 8.2
  • 8.7
  • 9.4
  • 10.2
  • 10.3
  • 13.3
  • 16.5
  • 16.7
  • 17.16

See Appendix for details

Awards & Recognition

  • Business Services Company of the Year
  • Employer of the Year
  • Best Wellbeing Initiative

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:39,315 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:1,019 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:2,532 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:35,764 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:Data not currently disclosed at Group level
Total Energy Consumption:9,987 MWh
Water Consumption:19 thousand m3 (UK only)
Waste Generated:825 tons (UK only)
Carbon Intensity:5.42 tCO2e / £m revenue

ESG Focus Areas

  • Our People
  • Social Impact
  • Operating Responsibly
  • Innovation & Data Integrity
  • Environmental Impact

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved a Bronze medal by EcoVadis in recognition of our ESG performance.
  • Calculated GHG emissions for all Endava locations.
  • 9% of GHG emissions generated from own operations.
  • 52% of our people are in locations with an implemented Environmental Management System (EMS).

Social Achievements

  • €1 million matching campaign to support the people of Ukraine.
  • 99% of participants would recommend Endava Wellbeing to a colleague.
  • 50% of RISE Cohort 1 mentees had an increase in responsibilities.
  • Over 1,600 attendees in our Inclusion Month sessions.
  • Launched Endava Signs: Sign Language programme.

Governance Achievements

  • Launched Share Success Plan.
  • 99% of our people completed the Endava Code of Conduct e-learning course for 3 years in a row.
  • 99% of our strategic suppliers have signed up to the Endava Supplier Code of Conduct.
  • Launched a new AI-powered platform: Speeki to support our Speak Up Safely processes.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero emissions from our organisation and value chain by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Set and validate net-zero targets in line with the SBTi’s Net-Zero Standard.
Short-term Goals:
  • Minimise Scope 1 and 2 emissions by reducing dependence on fossil fuels and increasing renewable energy share.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to climate events (implied)
  • Reducing Scope 3 emissions (which constitute over 90% of total emissions).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Engaging with suppliers to identify emission reduction opportunities.
  • Encouraging more mindful and environmentally-friendly alternatives for travelling and working.
  • Implementing a group-wide Environmental Management System (EMS) in line with the ISO 14001 standard.
  • Extending Modern Slavery checks to more suppliers.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 99% of strategic suppliers completed Modern Slavery questionnaire

Responsible Procurement
  • Endava Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Modern Slavery questionnaire
  • Supplier Ethics checks
  • ESG criteria in procurement guidelines and RFP process

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, SASB, GHG Protocol

Certifications: ISO 27001, ISO 9001, SOC 2 Type II

Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1
  • Goal 3
  • Goal 4
  • Goal 5
  • Goal 7
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 9
  • Goal 10
  • Goal 11
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 15
  • Goal 16
  • Goal 17

See Appendix 1 for details on how initiatives contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Green Review (software carbon emissions analysis)
  • NOW! Endava Carpooling app

Awards & Recognition

  • CSR Project of the Year (Endava Thank You Forest)
  • Bronze medal by EcoVadis
  • Gold Award (NOW! Endava Carpooling app)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:32,828 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:779 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2,447 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:29,602 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:9,768 MWh/year
Carbon Intensity:4.06 tCO2e per £m revenue

ESG Focus Areas

  • Our People
  • Social Impact
  • Operating Responsibly
  • Innovation & Data Integrity
  • Environmental Impact

Environmental Achievements

  • Global Scope 1 emissions (excluding fugitive emissions from refrigerants) decreased by 17% in the year ended 30 June 2023, from 942 tCO2e to 779 tCO2e.
  • Global Scope 2 market-based emissions decreased by 12% in the year ended 30 June 2023, from 2,770 tCO2e to 2,447 tCO2e.
  • Global Scope 2 location-based emissions decreased by 14% in the year ended 30 June 2023, from 2,555 tCO2e to 2,191 tCO2e.
  • ISO 14001 certification of delivery centers in Romania renewed and Moldova received their first ISO 14001:2015 certification.

Social Achievements

  • 60% of RISE Mentoring participants since FY2021 have grown in roles and responsibilities.
  • Launched Open Conversations series to discuss Race, Ethnicity and Culture, and Gender Balance in Tech.
  • 37% of Endavans are women.
  • €1m donations – Stronger Together for Ukraine campaign.
  • 99.4% of participants said they would recommend Endava Wellbeing to a colleague.

Governance Achievements

  • 99% of active Endavans completed the Endava Code of Conduct e-learning.
  • 33 Speak Up Safely representatives across the organisation.
  • 99% of strategic suppliers have adhered to the Endava Supplier Code of Conduct.
  • Achieved a BitSight Security Rating of 790 (Advanced).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net zero emissions
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce carbon footprint, set net-zero targets in 2024.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain contribution to Scope 3 emissions (approximately 90% of total carbon footprint).
  • Risk of failure to comply with regulatory, societal and investor expectations of corporate and environmental sustainability.
  • Potential impacts of physical climate risks on facilities and customers.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Engaging with suppliers to identify emission reduction opportunities.
  • Implementing We Care approach and integrating sustainability considerations into business strategies.
  • Implementing measures to preserve and protect natural resources and promote sustainability within workplaces (environmental sustainability checklists, Environmental Management System).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 99% of strategic suppliers completed modern slavery questionnaire.

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Modern Slavery questionnaire
  • Environmental commitments from suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Acute and chronic physical climate risks impacting facilities and customers
Transition Risks
  • Failure to comply with regulatory, societal and investor expectations
Opportunities
  • Reducing dependence on fossil fuels, increasing renewable energy share

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, UN Global Compact, SBTi

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 27001, TISAX

Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17

Appendix 1 details Endava's contribution to each SDG.

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Silver medal 2023
  • CSR Project of the Year (Stronger Together for Ukraine, Endava Thank You Forest)
  • 2022 Stripe Partner Award winner for Partner of the Year - UK and Ireland

Reporting Period: 2024

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:26,384 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:536 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:2,135 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:23,713 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:7,459 MWh
Carbon Intensity:3.61 tCO2e/£m revenue

ESG Focus Areas

  • Our People
  • Social Impact
  • Operating Responsibly
  • Innovation & Data Integrity
  • Environmental Impact

Environmental Achievements

  • Near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets, and overall science-based net-zero target, approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Social Achievements

  • Launched a Cultural Awareness toolkit to help employees understand cultural differences.
  • Expanded the Endava Wellbeing programme, including new workshops and resources.
  • Supported various educational projects through partnerships with NGOs, including Technovation Girls.

Governance Achievements

  • Completed a Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) in preparation for compliance with the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
  • 99% of active Endavans completed the Endava Code of Conduct e-learning.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2050.
  • Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by FY2050 from a FY2023 base year.
  • Reduce scope 3 GHG emissions 97% per FTE by FY2050.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2023 base year.
  • Reduce scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel and energy-related activities and business travel 52% per FTE by FY2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Minimise dependence on fossil fuels and increase renewable energy share in operations.

Environmental Challenges

  • Changing client behaviour regarding climate-related risks.
  • Increased stakeholder concern or negative stakeholder feedback related to climate strategies.
  • Enhanced emissions-reporting and climate-related reporting obligations.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Setting and achieving SBTi approved near-term, long-term, and overall net-zero targets.
  • Obtaining independent third-party assurance on selected Global GHG emission metrics.
  • Implementing robust internal processes and governance for GHG emissions reporting.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: All new strategic suppliers (79% of total expenditures) must comply with Endava’s supplier policies and requirements.

Responsible Procurement
  • Procurement Policy
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Supplier Ethics checks

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Reduced employee wellbeing, health and safety risks, damage to assets, supply chain disruption, and disruption to business operations.
Transition Risks
  • Changing client behaviour, increased stakeholder concern, enhanced emissions-reporting obligations.
Opportunities
  • Competitive advantage, employee attraction and retention, regulatory readiness, energy and resource efficiency.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, UN Global Compact, SBTi

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 27001, TISAX, Cyber Essentials

Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 16
  • 17

Appendix 1 details Endava's contributions to each SDG.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Endava Office Digital Twin

Awards & Recognition

  • Best International Share Plan at the ProShare Awards