888 Holdings PLC
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:29,089 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:3,088 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:26,000 tCO2e/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Safer gambling
- Employee diversity
- Community support
- Environmental impact
Environmental Achievements
- Set a path to net zero direct carbon emissions by 2030
Social Achievements
- Launched inaugural SheLeads development programme for women
- 12% improvement in customer satisfaction
Governance Achievements
- Established an ESG Committee
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero carbon emissions for our entire value chain by 2035
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce indirect carbon emissions from 26,000 tonnes in 2021 to net zero by 2035
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce direct emissions from 3,089 tonnes in 2021 to net zero by 2030
- Increase female promotions to 50% of total annual promotions
- Increase learning and development participation by 10 percentage points
- Increase volunteering programme participation to at least 50%
Environmental Challenges
- Historic failings of certain former safer gambling and anti-money laundering policies, procedures and controls in the UK resulting in a £9.4 million penalty.
- 37% employee turnover in 2021 (compared to 18% in 2020), reflecting changes in the broader employment market and the global ‘Great Resignation’ trend.
Mitigation Strategies
- Took appropriate action to address the failings identified by the UKGC and implemented further safer gambling initiatives.
- Investing in ensuring local leadership teams had the tools they needed to attract skilled employees.
- Launched SheLeads program to increase female representation in leadership.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Commitment to work with suppliers on carbon reduction plans
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, taxes and levies, changes in energy availability
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact
Awards & Recognition
- 2021 EGR Operator Awards: In-House Product of the Year
- 2021 EGR Operator Awards: Casino Operator of the Year