Climate Change Data

cBrain A/S

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:94.7 tCO2e/year (headquarters)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:532.6 MWh/year (headquarters)
Water Consumption:858.6 m3/year (headquarters)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:7.4 tons CO2e/MEUR (2019)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainable Society Building
  • Digitalization for efficient, accountable, and transparent public institutions
  • SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions)

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced GHG emissions at headquarters from 98.6 tons CO2 in 2018 to 94.7 tons CO2 in 2019.
  • Reduced energy consumption at headquarters from 584.8 MWh in 2018 to 532.6 MWh in 2019.
  • Reduced water consumption at headquarters from 599.9 m3 in 2018 to 858.6 m3 in 2019 (Note: This seems counterintuitive and may require further clarification from the report).

Social Achievements

  • Implemented a Code of Conduct integrated into the onboarding program.
  • Offered all employees a free influenza vaccination.
  • Developed and implemented a diversity policy.
  • Developed and implemented a separate tax policy.
  • Created a Supplier Code of Conduct.
  • Provided employees with free use of electric bikes for commuting.
  • Developed cUniversity, a platform for employee education.
  • Introduced support for disabled and blind users in F2 version 7.
  • Integrated F2 with local identity hubs using open.id connect.
  • Implemented MyCase for citizen transparency in case progress.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented ISAE 3000 for assurance over non-financial information.
  • Implemented ISAE 3402 on selected processes.
  • Yearly ISO 27001 assessment passed.
  • Developed and implemented an employee handbook.
  • Established a CSR committee led by the CEO and monitored by the CFO.
  • Implemented a two-factor approval step in the Grant Management module to prevent fraud.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Launch initiatives focusing on Africa and Eastern Europe to promote accountable and transparent institutions.
  • Further implement ISAE 3402.
  • Extend the Cyber Risk program.
Short-term Goals:
  • Finalize implementation of the Supplier Code of Conduct and incorporate it into vendor selection processes.
  • Continue investing in accessibility for disabled users in F2.
  • Reduce internal paper usage through campaigns and optimized settings.
  • Reduce food waste by systemizing and supporting existing arrangements.
  • Strengthen the cUniversity training platform.
  • Improve headquarters office space to provide a better indoor climate.

Environmental Challenges

  • Maintaining high diversity standards as the company expands internationally.
  • Protecting citizen data from misuse or leaks.
  • Upholding high labor standards when hiring personnel or engaging with external stakeholders outside Denmark.
  • Ensuring integrity and avoiding complicity in corruption in new geographical markets.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Strong leadership and management focus to promote diversity.
  • Substantial resources allocated to product development to ensure quality and data protection.
  • Continuous evaluation of work processes and following industry trends for employee benefits.
  • Commitment to the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
  • Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with human rights and labor standards.
  • Value-based leadership style empowering employees to act independently.
  • Competitive pay, benefits, and working conditions to attract talent.
  • Zero tolerance for corruption and bribery.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 50% of suppliers formally certified compliance with the Code of Conduct (2019)

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 27001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 16

Digitizing institutions to increase efficiency, accountability, and transparency to benefit peaceful and inclusive societies.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • F2 software designed to support paperless work

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed