Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Ethical and Corporate Social Responsibility
• Human rights
• Working environment
• Equal rights
• Health and safety
• Environment
• Business ethics & anti-corruption

Environmental Achievements

• Arribatec’s business model is non-polluting. The company is committed to ensuring that its operations are safe and do not harm either its staff or the natural environment. The company also strives to provide all employees with a healthy and safe working environment. Quality, health, safety and the environment are integral aspects of the company’s business, and systems are in place to monitor and follow up any accident or incident.

Social Achievements

• The company practices a policy of equal treatment pertaining to assignments and promotions, and regards the promotion of a positive working environment as key to the company’s future. No accidents or injuries were recorded in 2020. The absentee ratio for 2020 was 2,6%. Arribatec continously work towards closing the gap in a rather male-dominated industry. We embrace diversity in terms of age, gender, nationality and experience within our workforce, as we believe diverse teams has the best means to uncover opportunities and ensure customer success.
• To ensure our employees reach their full potential and stays updated and inspired we encourage personal development and continuous learning by offering continuous training and education, and allowing competence building within working hours.

Governance Achievements

• The board and management of Arribatec are committed to promoting good corporate governance. The company believes that good corporate governance builds confidence among shareholders, customers and other stakeholders, and thereby supports maximal value creation over time.
• The board and management of Arribatec have implemented guidelines on values and ethics. The objective is to create a sound corporate culture and preserve Arribatec’s integrity by helping employees to follow good business standards. Raising awareness of the guidelines has been the company’s main action in this area. The company is not aware of any breach of the guidelines.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• The global pandemic hit the entire world in the middle of Q1-2020 creating a lot of uncertainties and changed our way of working globally.
• Our US operations were significantly impacted by the COVID pandemic. Even though this temporarily affected our overall performance, our American colleagues rapidly found ways to work around the situation and continue their work.
• Working remotely highlighted the shared need of adequate workspace and common arenas, as well as the need for social interaction with our colleagues.

Mitigation Strategies

• Arribatec has hosted online social events throughout 2020, and facilitated home offices by assisting with equipment.
• In late 2020 we started the work of incorporating a common digital workplace to better integrate and welcome our new colleagues from our various acquisitions, and to keep our employees connected.
• To ensure we do our part to decrease the physical and psychological impact of the pandemic for our employees we have had a clear strategy throughout 2020 to take necessary actions to avoid redundancies and downsizing.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: IFRS

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Established baseline for e-waste reduction with the launch of equipment disposal closets in many offices.
• All datacenters have green electricity certificates and suppliers are chosen based on environmental performance.

Social Achievements

• Implemented weekly pulse surveys to measure and monitor job satisfaction.
• Conducted a mental health campaign.
• Donations given to Children International, Doctors without Borders, Care, International Federation Red Cross and Red Crescent and UNICEF instead of holiday presents.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented guidelines for Ethical and Corporate Social Responsibility.
• Obtained ISO 27001 certification for data privacy and information security.
• All new employees undergo mandatory information security training.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Harmonizing and integrating working practices with ESG principles after several mergers and acquisitions.
• Higher number of men than women in the workforce.
• Addressing climate change as a multinational organization.

Mitigation Strategies

• Established a baseline for ESG performance and defined appropriate targets.
• Actively working towards achieving a more balanced gender ratio.
• Strategy to reduce emissions from direct activities by 30% by 2024 compared to the 2023 baseline.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier code of conduct requiring respect for human rights, no child labor, no human trafficking, compliance with employment rights, respect for environmental, health and safety matters, and zero tolerance for corruption.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 27001

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Implemented measures to reduce Scope 2 emissions at the main office (night temperature reduction, adjusted air volume, demand-controlled ventilation, energy-efficient LEDs)
• Replaced two diesel cars with electric vehicles
• Achieved a 63.1% sorting rate for waste management at the main office
• All data centers are powered by green electricity

Social Achievements

• Implemented a weekly AI-driven survey (Winningtemp) to monitor employee job satisfaction, resulting in a 78% participation rate (17% increase from 2022)
• Established a comprehensive Arribatec Job Architecture to promote transparency, consistency, and fairness in job structures
• Over 50% of employees completed ESG training in 2023
• Maintained a low sick leave percentage (3.6% of total workdays)

Governance Achievements

• Implemented guidelines for Ethical and Corporate Social Responsibility, publicly available on Arribatec’s website
• Obtained ISO 27001 certification for data privacy and information security
• Became a signatory to the UN Global Compact

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased Scope 1 and 2 emissions due to increased car usage and energy consumption
• Variation across locations in maturity and willingness to reduce energy usage
• Employee turnover rate rose to 20.85% (from 8.53% in 2022)

Mitigation Strategies

• Collaborating with building owners on initiatives to reduce emissions
• Replacing remaining diesel cars with electric vehicles
• Implementing waste management initiatives in all offices
• Implementing measures to improve work-life balance and prevent burnout
• Focusing on attracting and retaining talent through initiatives like the Arribatec Job Architecture and ESG competence building

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier code of conduct requiring respect for human rights, no child labor, compliance with employment rights, environmental, health and safety standards, and zero tolerance for corruption

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 27001