Climate Change Data

NEXT Biometrics Group ASA

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Human Rights
  • Fair Working Environment
  • Equal Rights
  • Health and Safety
  • Environment and Climate Impact
  • Business Ethics & Anti-Corruption

Social Achievements

  • Improved workforce diversity: 18.5% women (2021: 15%)
  • No work-related injuries reported.

Governance Achievements

  • Board diversity: 50% women (2 out of 4 board members)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Microchip and component scarcity impacting sensor delivery to customers.
  • Delays in implementation of next-generation biometric framework in India.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Signed contracts with additional distributors in South America, South-East Asia, and China.
  • Secured a new India-based OEM partner.
  • Continued product development efforts.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct requiring responsible business practices, respect for human rights, labor rights, environmental protection, anti-corruption measures.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Transition Risks
  • Regulatory and technological changes towards carbon neutrality leading to increased costs.