SYSTRA
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:31,646 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:1,848 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:2,352 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:27,446 tCO2e
Waste Generated:475 tons
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Ethics
- Health & Safety
- Community Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 11% on the Mumbai Nagpur Expressway project in India (equivalent to more than 20,000 tonnes of CO2)
- Achieved a 15% net gain in biodiversity on the Grovehurst Road interchange project in the UK
- Reduced carbon emissions by 10% on the Nagpur-Mumbai expressway project in India using Carbontracker
- Reusing the existing Anne-de-Bretagne Bridge in Nantes, France avoided releasing 6,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Social Achievements
- Employee involvement in community aid projects
- Increased influence across professional networks in Australia and the UK through employee engagement
- SYSTRA Australia and New Zealand achieved a management team with equal numbers of women and men
- SYSTRA France organized a health and well-being awareness-raising day
Governance Achievements
- Launched a new anti-corruption code of conduct
- Extended the whistleblowing system
- Increased staffing in the Group Ethics Department
- Renewed ISO 37001 certification on “Anti-corruption management systems” in France, India, the UK and Ireland and Italy
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 2030; reduce scope 3 emissions by 2030 (based on 2022 baseline)
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce carbon emissions by 10% by 2024 on projects using sustainable design and construction framework
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing carbon emissions across all scopes
- Meeting high employee expectations regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Aligning technical solutions with project impacts and clients' visions while considering local needs and standards
Mitigation Strategies
- Launched Climate Trajectory with country-specific roadmaps for carbon emission reduction
- Implemented Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approach
- Developed sustainable design and construction framework and training programs
- Established a DEI committee to define a group-wide strategy and support local initiatives
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable design and construction framework
- Preference for recycled materials
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme climates (e.g., Etihad Rail project)
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
Opportunities
- Sustainable design and construction
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SBTi, TCFD
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 37001, ISO 9001, Work180
Third-party Assurance: Mazars
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Carbontracker
- Sustainable design and construction framework
- Drone-assisted asset management
Awards & Recognition
- CIHT North-East & Cumbria innovation project of the year