Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Market Leadership
• Gaining and Retaining Employees
• Regional Ties
• Environmental Efficiency

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced diesel fuel consumption for emergency power by almost one-third compared to the previous year.
• Implemented energy-saving lighting systems and other energy-efficient building technologies in new and renovated buildings.
• Introduced electric cars into the company fleet and installed electric charging points.

Social Achievements

• Launched the "Active Balance" program to improve employee well-being, including health initiatives, recreational activities, and flexible work arrangements.
• Established an employee council.
• Increased the absolute proportion of women in the company.

Governance Achievements

• Published a Code of Conduct for suppliers and partners.
• Published mandatory anti-corruption guidelines for employees.
• Established a whistle-blower system.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Attracting and retaining employees due to demographic change.
• Balancing growth with environmental responsibility.
• Managing energy consumption in geographically dispersed locations.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented extensive recruiting measures and strengthened its employer brand.
• Focused on improving energy efficiency of buildings and reducing CO2 emissions.
• Used video conferencing to reduce business travel.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 0%

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct for partners and suppliers (implemented in 2018)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: German Sustainability Code (DNK), GRI, EFFAS

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• OmniPOS solution
• cloud4retail services

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Market Leadership
• Gaining and Retaining Employees
• Regional Ties
• Environmental Efficiency

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions from 611,700 kg in 2017 to 552,007 kg in 2019 (for German branches only, excluding private-use company vehicles). Implemented energy-saving measures in new buildings (Innovation Centre, GK Campus). Introduced new company car guidelines to reduce emissions.
• Installation of solar power units on buildings A and B at Schöneck headquarters.

Social Achievements

• Launched and expanded the "Active Balance" program for employee well-being, including health initiatives, recreational activities, and support for work-life balance.
• Established a works council representing employees in Germany and the Czech Republic.
• Opened a company nursery at the Schöneck headquarters.
• Gained 19 employees through the "Employees attract employees" bonus program.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Code of Conduct for partners and suppliers, promoting compliance with human rights and environmental standards.
• Published mandatory anti-corruption guidelines for employees.
• Appointed a compliance coordinator.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Attracting and retaining employees due to demographic change.
• Balancing growth with environmental responsibility (increasing energy demand).
• Geographical location of Schöneck headquarters making car travel necessary.

Mitigation Strategies

• Extensive recruiting measures, employer branding, employee services (training, recreation, healthcare).
• Improving energy efficiency of buildings, reducing CO2 emissions through new company car guidelines and electric vehicle adoption.
• Promoting video conferencing and the use of the in-house travel expenses tool to reduce business travel.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 0

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct for partners and suppliers (since 2018)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: German Sustainability Code, EFFAS (European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies) indicators

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Cloud solutions reducing hardware footprint for customers.

Awards & Recognition

• "Innovative Company" seal (EU project)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Market Leadership
• Gaining and Retaining Employees
• Regional Ties
• Environmental Efficiency

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions due to decreased commuting and business travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Cancelled lease for rented premises at the St. Ingbert business site due to increased work-from-home.
• Introduction of new company car guidelines with policies for CO2 compliance, extending vehicle lifespans, purchasing lower-horsepower cars, and increasing the number of electric vehicles.

Social Achievements

• Implemented a work-from-home policy during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect employees.
• Provided face masks, disinfectants, and FFP2 masks to employees.
• Offered support to families, including flexible working hours and housing assistance for Czech employees.
• Sent personal Christmas gifts to each employee.
• Developed a platform for coronavirus tests in cooperation with a laboratory.
• Continued the “Active Balance” program for employee well-being (though partially restricted due to the pandemic).

Governance Achievements

• Established a Code of Conduct for partners and suppliers in 2018.
• Published mandatory anti-corruption guidelines for employees in 2018.
• Established a works council for employees under EU jurisdiction.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• The COVID-19 pandemic impacted various aspects of the business, including employee well-being, travel, and in-person events.
• Demographic change presented challenges in gaining and retaining employees.
• The geographical location of the main business site in Schöneck made commuting and business travel more challenging and less environmentally friendly.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented a work-from-home policy and provided necessary technology.
• Established a coronavirus task force to monitor guidelines and provide updates.
• Offered flexible working hours, housing assistance, and other support to employees.
• Introduced new company car guidelines to reduce emissions.
• Expanded online training courses through the GK Academy.
• Used video conferencing to reduce business travel.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 0

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct for partners and suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: German Sustainability Code, EFFAS (European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies) indicators

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Cloud-based solutions to reduce hardware footprint.

Awards & Recognition

• Innovative Company (EU FIRST project)
• Saxony’s Entrepreneur of the Year (Rainer Gläss, 2018)
• Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (Rainer Gläss)
• Entrepreneurship Award (Rainer Gläss, 2020)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Market leadership
• Employee recruitment and retention
• Regional ties
• Environmental sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Significant reduction in CO2 emissions due to reduced commuting and business travel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Reduced office space needs leading to lease terminations and planned reductions.
• Lower energy and heating costs due to home office work.
• Reduced waste generation due to home office work.

Social Achievements

• Successful implementation of the 'Active Balance' program (though partially restricted due to COVID-19), focusing on employee well-being and work-life balance.
• Provided support to employees during COVID-19 lockdowns, including flexible work arrangements, full pay during reduced hours, and accommodation assistance.
• Implemented a 'Mitarbeiter werben Mitarbeiter' program, resulting in 13 new hires.
• Increased employee referral bonus to €3,000 net.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Code of Conduct for employees and partners, promoting ethical and fair behavior.
• Implemented an anti-corruption policy in 2018.
• Established a SE Works Council representing all EU employees.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Impact of demographic change on employee recruitment and retention.
• Increased energy demand due to company growth.
• Geographical location of headquarters making commuting reliant on cars.
• Balancing flexible work models with legal requirements.

Mitigation Strategies

• Targeted recruiting measures, strengthening employer branding, and offering various employee benefits (Active Balance program).
• Improving energy efficiency of company buildings, reducing CO2 emissions, integrating electric and hybrid vehicles into the fleet, and installing charging stations.
• Implementing a travel policy promoting sustainable travel, video conferencing, and reducing business trips.
• Developing and implementing flexible work models, including home office and shared desks.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 0

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct for partners requiring adherence to international rules against child labor and exploitation, and ecological and social standards.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: German Sustainability Code, EFFAS (European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies) supplementary indicators

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Cloud-based solutions reducing hardware footprint for customers.

Awards & Recognition

• GK Software and CEO recognized as a model company at the '30 Years of Economic Development Saxony' event.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Market Leadership
• Gaining and Retaining Employees
• Regional Ties
• Environmental Corporate Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced fuel consumption for pool vehicles from approximately 19,600 liters in 2021 to 13,889 liters in 2022.
• Reduced CO2 emissions from 185g/km in 2021 to 180g/km in 2022.
• Cancelled lease for rented premises at the St. Ingbert business site and reduced floor space in Berlin due to increased work from home.
• Offset 502 kg CO2e by supporting a climate protection project in Colombia.

Social Achievements

• Successfully attracted employees through various measures within the Active Balance program.
• Maintained respectful and trusting dealings among employees.
• Offered support to families, particularly in the form of flexible working hours.
• Recruited 35 employees through the “Employees attract employees” bonus program.
• Expanded the “JobRad” bicycle-leasing program.
• Increased employee recruitment bonus to EUR 3,000 net.

Governance Achievements

• Established an SE works council.
• Revised Code of Conduct to include wider-ranging reporting duties on human rights and sustainability issues.
• Reorganized the compliance office and implemented a new reporting channel compliant with EU Directive 2019/1937 and the German Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains (LkSG).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Challenges in gaining and retaining employees due to demographic change.
• Increasing energy demand due to company growth.
• Geographical location of the main business site making car travel necessary.
• Uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic making it difficult to set resource reduction targets.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented a mix of extensive recruiting measures, strengthening its employer brand, and providing services for employees (further training, recreational activities, preventive healthcare).
• Improved energy efficiency of company buildings.
• Integrated electric and hybrid cars into the company fleet and established electric charging points.
• Introduced new travel guidelines encouraging sustainable travel and the use of video conferencing.
• Implemented desk sharing at all German sites.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 0

Responsible Procurement

• Partner Code of Conduct requiring compliance with minimum standards and national/international laws.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: German Sustainability Code, EFFAS (European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies) indicators

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• GK GO/scanless shopping solution reducing hardware footprint.

Awards & Recognition

• Third prize in the 2022 Saxon Digital Award competition.