ICON plc
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:61.7%
ESG Focus Areas
- Advancing public health and delivering increased access to clinical trials
- Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace with continuous opportunities for professional development
- Conducting business sustainably
Environmental Achievements
- 61.7% of electricity consumed in 2022 came from renewable sources
- 23.5% decrease in combined Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2018
- 10% decrease in combined Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2021
- 10% reduction in kilowatt hours of electricity since 2018
Social Achievements
- 59% of all promotions at VP level and above were female in 2022, bringing the total number of females at the VP level and above to 42%
- Created a new scholarship program to provide greater opportunities for underrepresented groups to study STEM subjects, funding 33 scholarships for the 2022/2023 academic year.
Governance Achievements
- Awarded a silver medal by EcoVadis in 2022, positioning the company in the 87th percentile of firms assessed.
- Signed a commitment letter to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in April 2023 to set science-based climate targets.
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- Silver medal from EcoVadis
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:81.54%
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Responsibility
- Governance
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Environmental Achievements
- 81.54% of electricity consumed in 2023 came from renewable sources
- 21.61% decrease in Scope 1 & 2 emissions compared to 2018
- 15.97% reduction in kilowatt hours of electricity compared to 2018
Social Achievements
- Launched a global IMentor Program with 600 employee participants
- 44% of all employees at VP level and above were female by the end of 2023
- Partnered with universities and organizations to provide 33 STEM scholarships
- Launched Charity Matching Program, supporting 38 organizations
Governance Achievements
- Submitted near-term and long-term science-based targets for validation to the Science Based Targets initiative
- Achieved gold medal status from EcoVadis
- Achieved a B score on its CDP Climate Change response
Climate Goals & Targets
Short-term Goals:
- 50% female representation at VP level and above by 2025
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Science Based Targets initiative, CDP Climate Change
Third-party Assurance: EcoVadis
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- ICON Digital Platform
Awards & Recognition
- Europe’s Climate Leaders in 2024