Climate Change Data

GSE Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-04 to 2024-03)

Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1,426 tonnes of carbon in scopes 1 and 2 (2022/23)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:810,061 kWh (offices)
Water Consumption:1,581 m3 (estimated, Group)
Waste Generated:122 tonnes (Group, 2023)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Ethics
  • Strategy
  • Human Rights
  • Health
  • Climate
  • Biodiversity
  • Waste

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced electricity consumption at the head office by 58% since 2017
  • 91% average recovery rate for construction site waste in 2023
  • 63% of GSE’s revenues in 2023 were from projects aiming for environmental certification

Social Achievements

  • Launched IMPACTe program for sustainable transformation
  • 89/100 Equality Index
  • 97% of clients would do business with GSE again
  • Great Place to Work label awarded in France, Italy, Germany, Spain and China

Governance Achievements

  • Officially became a mission-driven company in 2023
  • Platinum level awarded by EcoVadis for the fourth year running (top 1%)
  • Created a Mission Committee and IMPACTe governance body

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2050 (implied)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase reliance on local contractors
  • Achieve 100% of projects incorporating a sustainable procurement plan by 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce paper consumption by 4 by 2025

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Reducing carbon footprint
  • Recruiting female employees in construction engineering
  • Improving supplier sustainability practices
  • Centralizing project-related data for better environmental management
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed alternative sourcing strategies
  • Implemented various measures to reduce energy consumption and emissions
  • Initiatives to promote women in engineering
  • Supplier CSR assessments and training
  • Developing a practical tool to centralize project data

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: CSR assessment for ~100 suppliers in France and Italy (2023)

Responsible Procurement
  • Responsible Purchasing Charter (2018, updated 2021, 2024)
  • Third-party corruption assessment
  • CSR criteria included in supplier assessment (2023)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: EcoVadis Platinum

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3
  • SDG 5
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 9
  • SDG 11
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 15
  • SDG 17

GSE has aligned its strategy and commitments with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • enerGiSE system
  • Low-carbon concrete

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Platinum
  • Great Place to Work