SRI Quality System Registrar

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018, 2019, 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31)

Reporting Period: 2018

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:1314 tons of CO2 equivalent

Scope 1 Emissions:0

Scope 2 Emissions:269 tons of CO2 equivalent

Scope 3 Emissions:1045 tons of CO2 equivalent

Renewable Energy Share:1.3%

Total Energy Consumption:398,560 kWh

ESG Focus Areas

Governance & Management
Employees & Community
Environment

Environmental Achievements

Launched online training to reduce travel-related emissions.
New Pittsburgh office awarded LEED-Gold Commercial Interior status.
Implemented energy efficiency programs in headquarters and Pittsburgh office.

Social Achievements

Employee satisfaction score of 8.7 out of 10.
84% of administrative staff are women; 33% of auditors are women.
Updated Volunteer Policy to offer one paid volunteer day per quarter.

Governance Achievements

Updated Code of Ethics and related policies.
No negative incidents regarding public policy, privacy, corruption, etc.
Achieved B Corp certification and JUST Label.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:

Path to Net Zero Emissions (long-term goal, no specific year mentioned).

Medium-term Goals:

Reduce Scope 2 and 3 emissions by 10% by 2020.
Offset another 10% of emissions through REC purchases by 2020.
Offer 80% of training on-site or online by 2020.

Short-term Goals:

Reach 9.1/10 employee satisfaction score by 2019.
Increase sustainability services to 60% of revenue by 2020.
Increase sustainability marketing spend to 60% by 2020.

Environmental Challenges

Auditor travel to client sites (Scope 3 emissions).
Increasing gender diversity in certain roles (auditors, board).

Mitigation Strategies

Scheduling local auditors for nearby client sites.
Offering client-site training to reduce travel.
Developing a program to train internal staff to become auditors.
Actively recruiting female auditors.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

Sustainable Purchasing Policy (focus on local, sustainable products).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core Option, ISO 26000:2010, UN Sustainable Development Goals, SASB

Certifications: B Corp, JUST Label

Third-party Assurance: AA1000 Assurance standard

UN Sustainable Development Goals

See Appendix I for details.

Awards & Recognition

2018 Sustainable Pittsburgh Challenge (3R subsidiary)
Pennsylvania Best Place to Work (2015, 2018)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:487.55 tCO2e/year

Scope 1 Emissions:0 tCO2e/year

Scope 2 Emissions:269 tCO2e/year

Scope 3 Emissions:487.55 tCO2e/year

Renewable Energy Share:1.3%

Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed

Water Consumption:Not disclosed

Waste Generated:330.6 tons/year (2018 data)

Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

Governance and Management
Employees and Community
Environment

Environmental Achievements

Reduced Scope 3 emissions by approximately 2.5% (from 500.12 tons CO2e in 2018 to 487.55 tons CO2e in 2019).
Increased percentage of training conducted on-site or online to reduce travel-related emissions.
Implemented a Sustainable Purchasing Policy prioritizing local vendors.

Social Achievements

Awarded 'Best For The World: [Workers] Honoree' by B Lab for employee-focused programs.
Achieved B Corp certification.
Issued the JUST label, promoting transparency and accountability.
Offered one paid volunteer day per quarter for employees.

Governance Achievements

Updated Code of Ethics and related policies.
No negative ethical or governance incidents reported.
No customer data breaches or loss of employee/customer privacy reported.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:

Net zero carbon emissions

Medium-term Goals:

Not disclosed

Short-term Goals:

Reduce Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions by 10% in 2020.
Offset another 10% of emissions through renewable energy credits.
Achieve 100% on-site or online training by 2021.

Environmental Challenges

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from auditor travel.
Increasing diversity on the Board of Directors and among field auditors.

Mitigation Strategies

Working across the industry to incorporate virtual audits.
Developing a 'Path to Net Zero Emissions' program.
Implementing programs to train internal staff to perform audits.
Actively interviewing diverse candidates for open positions.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

Sustainable Purchasing Policy prioritizing local vendors.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

Not disclosed

Transition Risks

Not disclosed

Opportunities

Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core Option, ISO 26000:2010, UN Global Compact, AA1000 Assurance standard

Certifications: B Corp, JUST Label, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, LEED

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
Goal 5: Gender Equality
Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption
Goal 13: Climate Action
Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

SRI supports these SDGs through daily operations and best practices.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

Best For The World: [Workers] Honoree by B Lab
Gold level recognition in the regional Southwestern Pennsylvania Sustainable Business Compact

Reporting Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:318.13 tCO2e/year

Scope 1 Emissions:21.36 tCO2e/year

Scope 2 Emissions:21.22 tCO2e/year

Scope 3 Emissions:275.55 tCO2e/year

Carbon Intensity:0.000029 (emissions per USD of revenue)

ESG Focus Areas

Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Green Buildings
Human Capital Development
Employee Health, Safety, and Wellness
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Data Privacy and Security
Ethical Business Conduct

Environmental Achievements

Shifted to virtual auditing, greatly reducing carbon impact from auditor travel.
Offset all Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions since 2018.
Increased virtual training from 57% in 2020 to 66% in 2021, reducing emissions.

Social Achievements

Named a “Best For The World” honoree in 2019, ranking in the top 10% of all B Corps in worker impact.
Achieved an overall B-Corp score of 86.3 (median score for ordinary businesses is 50.9).
Qualified for the JUST Label, verifying voluntary disclosure of internal policies related to diversity, equity, and worker benefits.

Governance Achievements

Named a Gold Finalist in the Certification Body of the Year rankings by the International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB).
Maintained zero incidents of corruption, bribery, anti-competitive actions, anti-trust violations, or monopoly practices.
Had zero reports to the Whistleblower Hotline in 2021.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:

Path to Net Zero Emissions (details not specified)

Medium-term Goals:

Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% compared to baseline levels by 2030.

Short-term Goals:

Implement DEI awareness training for all employees.

Environmental Challenges

Increased Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions in 2021 due to the resumption of on-site audits after reduced travel restrictions.
Balancing the need for in-person audits with the goal of minimizing environmental impact.

Mitigation Strategies

Continued use of virtual auditing and CAAT (Computer Assisted Audit Technology) whenever possible.
Offsetting Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Implementing a Sustainable Travel Policy to encourage eco-friendly travel options.
Setting a 1.5°C-aligned reduction target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

Sustainable Purchasing Policy prioritizing local vendors and minority- and woman-owned businesses.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: ISO 14064, AA1000, ISO 27001, ISO 45001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Alignment with SDGs 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 13 (Climate Action), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

Awards & Recognition

Best For The World honoree (2019)
Gold Finalist in the Certification Body of the Year rankings by the IAOB (2021)