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Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:3953.5 tCO2e (total)
Scope 1 Emissions:39.7 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:1128.2 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:2785.6 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:57% (Finland), 10% (Sweden), 22% (Norway), 8% (Denmark), 3% (Netherlands)
Total Energy Consumption:1194770 kWh (Finland only)
Carbon Intensity:2.75 tCO2e/FTE
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable Governance
- People First
- Environment
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved an 8% reduction in CO2 emissions per employee in 2023.
- Reduced office space by 4500 m2 (10% decrease).
Social Achievements
- Launched a support service for mental and practical help in case of harassment.
- Provided an average of 19 hours of training per employee.
- Decreased voluntary employee turnover from 19.85% in 2022 to 17.03% in 2023.
- Launched two company-wide training programs to mitigate impacts of bias and to develop inclusion in teams. 164 managers participated.
Governance Achievements
- Achieved a Silver EcoVadis Medal.
- Zero material breaches or lawsuits regarding privacy.
- Resolved four cases as a result of the whistleblowing process.
- Updated risk assessment and improved AML/KYC processes.
- Improved sanction screening processes.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Reach total engagement index of 78% by 2026.
- Cut CO2 emissions/FTE -10% annually from 2020–2026
Short-term Goals:
- Reach total engagement index of 74% in 2024.
- Continue to provide minimum 7 hours training/employee on average during 2024.
- Zero material breaches in 2024.
- Belong among top 15% of Ecovadis rated companies in 2024.
- Decrease CO2/FTE by 10% during 2024.
Environmental Challenges
- Ukraine war effects on colleagues and people in Ukraine.
- Increased sick leave percentage (3.74% in 2022 to 3.99% in 2023) due to infections.
- High employee turnover in areas of scarce competence availability.
Mitigation Strategies
- Provided support to employees and their families impacted by the war.
- Made donations through the Red Cross.
- Helped customers comply with sanctions and mitigate inflation challenges.
- Implemented retention programs to improve commitment and wellbeing and minimize employee turnover.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct for Suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- Increasing costs imposed by regulation or customer business affected by climate change.
Opportunities
- Tools and services to help customers CO2 emission reporting.
- Balanced customer base including climate change resilient businesses.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact, CSRD (partially), ESRS (partially)
Certifications: ISO 27001
Third-party Assurance: EcoVadis
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 4
- SDG 8
- SDG 10
- SDG 16
Aligned with SDGs through focus areas of competence development, decent work, reduced inequalities, and peace, justice and strong institutions.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Low-carbon financial and human resources management solutions and services.
Awards & Recognition
- Silver EcoVadis Medal