Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced GHG emissions by 54% compared to the 2019 base year.
• Reduced energy consumption by 31% compared to 2019.
• Reduced water consumption (office use only).

Social Achievements

• Zero fatalities, zero lost time injuries in 2021; 1 LTI in 2022 and 2023.
• €25,089 donated for social and ecological projects in 2022.
• Ongoing development and adaptation of training formats.

Governance Achievements

• Certified to ISO 9001, ISO 50001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 37001.
• No incidents reported regarding child labor, forced or compulsory labor, bribery, corruption, or anti-competitive behavior in 2022 and 2023.
• Implementation of an internal profit share policy in 2023.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Scope 3 emissions (64% of total emissions) still offer room for reductions.
• Pandemic-related effects on data consistency.
• Limited influence on Scope 3 emissions from subcontractors.

Mitigation Strategies

• Increased annual reduction target for GHG emissions to 5%.
• Implementation of ISO 50001 in the Middlesbrough warehouse to reduce energy usage.
• Enhanced subcontractor selection process with sustainability-related questions.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 33 new subcontractors screened in 2022; 289 subcontractors received Green Leaves label.

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct for Bertling Suppliers and Third-Party Intermediaries
• Risk-based evaluation process for subcontractors
• ESG compliance as a category in subcontractor selection criteria

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Rise of fuel prices due to carbon taxation
• EU Taxonomy
• Non-financial reporting

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2016

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 50001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 37001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3
• SDG 4
• SDG 6
• SDG 7
• SDG 8
• SDG 9
• SDG 11
• SDG 12
• SDG 13
• SDG 14
• SDG 15

The report outlines how Bertling's initiatives contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Bertling Ecological Footprint Tracker
• FLEXItanks (recyclable/reusable)

Awards & Recognition

• Top quartile status from Good Corporation for Global Compliance Program

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Measured and evaluated corporate carbon footprint since 2019
• Rolled out a Global Sustainability KPI to global offices in 2022
• Implemented initiatives such as no plastic bottles, paperless processes, and switch to green electricity by 2025

Social Achievements

• Ongoing development and adaptation of training formats
• Regular global communication on HSSE topics
• Regular risk assessments for employee well-being
• Support of global/local charity organizations (e.g., Friends of Green Suriname, Kazakhstan Orphanage)

Governance Achievements

• Continuously increasing transparency about risk management
• Preparation for upcoming regulatory requirements (EU Taxonomy, Non-financial reporting, etc.)
• Further development of the VCOC (likely refers to a company-specific code of conduct)
• Updated supplier questionnaire to consider climate action

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic and related disruptions
• Limited emission reduction opportunities in remote areas
• Need to balance work and private life for employees

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed an end-to-end sustainability solution for clients
• Focus on offsetting solutions for unavoidable emissions
• Offering flexible work arrangements
• Various staff trainings on work-life balance and stress prevention

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Enhanced subcontractor criteria, including sustainability
• Updated subcontractor questionnaire with sustainability questions

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Transition Risks

• Rise of fuel prices due to carbon taxation

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, UN SDGs

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3
• SDG 4
• SDG 6
• SDG 7
• SDG 8
• SDG 9
• SDG 11
• SDG 12
• SDG 13
• SDG 14
• SDG 15

Bertling's sustainability concept focuses on the 17 UN SDGs, with a 'Road to Zero' approach prioritizing those requiring improvement.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Bertling Ecological Footprint Tracker
• Bertling Smart Device Tracking