Climate Change Data

o9 Solutions Inc

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:270.77 tCO2e (Electricity) + 2.20 tCO2e (Gas) + 0.15 tCO2e (Waste) + 0.01 tCO2e (Paper) + 86.46 tCO2e (Business Travel) + 289 tCO2e (Microsoft Data Center) + 236 tCO2e (Google Data Center) + 33 tCO2e (Amazon Data Center) = Approximately 600 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:0.82 m3
Waste Generated:0.15 tons
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Governance
  • Supply Chain Sustainability
  • Social Impact

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved carbon neutrality in 2021 through offset purchases.
  • Reduced energy consumption in offices due to remote work.
  • Implemented sustainable travel policies and tools.
  • Partnered with cloud providers committed to renewable energy.

Social Achievements

  • Launched 17 social impact initiatives.
  • 85% employee satisfaction with culture and leadership.
  • Implemented employee referral system to improve talent acquisition.
  • Launched Pledge 1% initiative, donating 1% of time and technology to the community.

Governance Achievements

  • Created Supplier Code of Conduct.
  • Established Ethics and Compliance Hotline.
  • Received ISO 27001 certification for ISMS.
  • Developed various policies (Environmental and Social Impact, Gift and entertainment, Human rights, Sexual harassment, Whistleblower protection).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Become a leading sustainable software company.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero emissions company-wide well before 2050.
Short-term Goals:
  • Set science-based targets for emissions reduction by May 2023.

Environmental Challenges

  • Measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions.
  • Attracting and retaining talent in a competitive market.
  • Ensuring consistent ESG practices across global operations.
  • Supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Setting science-based targets for emissions reduction.
  • Implementing employee referral programs and attractive benefits packages.
  • Developing and implementing global ESG policies and training programs.
  • Leveraging the o9 Digital Brain platform to improve supply chain visibility and resilience.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of sustainable supply chain solutions.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 27001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 4, SDG 8, SDG 9, SDG 11, SDG 12, SDG 13, SDG 17

Initiatives align with these SDGs through education, engagement, and transformation programs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • o9 Digital Brain platform for sustainable supply chain planning.

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Bronze Medal in Sustainability
  • World Economic Forum New Champion

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:3350 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:0 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:223.7 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:3345.38 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:19.92%
Total Energy Consumption:672,421 kW
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Data Privacy and Security
  • Responsible Sourcing
  • Employee Health & Wellness
  • Community Engagement
  • Governance Structure

Environmental Achievements

  • Joined the Climate Pledge, committing to net-zero emissions by 2040.
  • Developed Sustainability Solutions platform to help clients improve supply chain sustainability.
  • Implemented energy-saving practices in offices (LED lights, smart meters).
  • Negotiated with building owners to switch to renewable energy.
  • Launched ':o9 Tech for Impact' initiative to recycle IT equipment.

Social Achievements

  • Created a Wellness Committee to promote employee well-being.
  • Implemented training on Work-Life Integration.
  • Organized ':o9 Walks' and ':o9 Bikes' initiatives to promote physical activity.
  • Celebrated first Social Impact Day with global volunteering initiatives.
  • Launched ':o9 Giving Campaign' with donation drives in multiple locations.
  • Partnered with Microsoft to support young women in STEM.

Governance Achievements

  • Formalized risk management processes in critical aspects of sustainability.
  • Created a Sustainable Procurement Policy.
  • Implemented a Whistleblower Protection Policy.
  • Obtained ISO 27001 certification for Information Security Management System.
  • Designed a program to link executive compensation to ESG performance (pilot in 2023).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 100% by 2035.
  • Become a net-zero company by 2040.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from the 2022 base year.
  • Achieve 100% renewable energy across leased offices by 2030.
  • Ensure 90% of suppliers have set science-based targets by 2028.
  • Recycle or repurpose all end-of-life IT equipment in 90% of offices by 2025.
  • Ensure 80% of office locations have a waste sorting system by 2026.

Environmental Challenges

  • Scope 3 emissions represent 93.5% of total emissions.
  • Limited water consumption data available from only some offices.
  • Need to improve data collection and granularity for waste management.
  • Rapid company expansion presented challenges for legal and compliance teams.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Set near- and long-term emissions reduction goals in line with SBTi.
  • Investing in carbon offset program.
  • Working with data center providers to improve emissions monitoring.
  • Developing digital twin model visualization for environmental data collection.
  • Implementing a Supplier Engagement Plan to drive supplier sustainability.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable Procurement Policy
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Supplier Engagement Plan

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, SBTi, UNGC

Certifications: ISO 27001

Third-party Assurance: Third-party limited assurance on 20 indicators

UN Sustainable Development Goals

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

o9's three-pillar sustainability strategy (Engage, Educate, Transform) aligns with these SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Sustainability Solutions platform

Awards & Recognition

  • Food Logistic Top Software & Technology Provider
  • Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies
  • Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies
  • Inc. Regionals Southwest
  • Innovation Awards
  • Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know
  • Great Place to Work (Netherlands)