Designer Group
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:710 tCO2e (2022) - Scope 1: 169, Scope 2: 159, Scope 3: 499
Scope 1 Emissions:169 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:159 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 3 Emissions:499 tCO2e (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Health & Safety
- Waste Management
- Water Conservation
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Community Engagement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced electricity consumption across all facilities by 5.84% from 2019-2022
- 11.5% reduction in stationary emissions at Clyde House office from 2019-2022
- Achieved carbon neutrality for corporate website
- Significant progress in reducing paper waste in 2022
- 88% of vehicles in Nordics are 100% electric
Social Achievements
- 213% increase in near-miss observations through 2021 and 2022, resulting in a 47% decrease in total accidents in 2022
- Achieved 0.0 Accident Frequency Rate (AFR)
- Two-time winner of the NISO Supreme Safety Award (2021 and 2022)
- 49 internal promotions in 2022
- Transformed 400 young lives through youth empowerment programs
- 92% of employees agree they have a strong H&S culture
- 79% response rate to employee engagement survey, resulting in fully or partially engaged employees
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Committee
- Appointed a dedicated AFR ESG Coordinator
- Published first comprehensive ESG report
- Implemented a new near-miss league campaign
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Zero waste to landfill by 2026
Medium-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption by 50% by 2028
- Achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2035 (Scope 1 & 2)
Short-term Goals:
- Implement supply chain sustainability school strategies in 3 departments by 2024
- Enhance waste management and recycling practices by 2024
- Produce commuting campaigns by 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Scope 3 emissions (largest portion of carbon footprint)
- Monitoring energy use on sites with subcontractors
- Air travel emissions
- Employee commuting emissions
- Reducing water consumption
- Reducing waste to landfill
Mitigation Strategies
- Developed a customized internal system to track and monitor travel activities
- Researched carbon-offsetting initiatives
- Encouraged sustainable modes of transportation
- Developed a bespoke “Energy Savings Booklet”
- Implemented energy-saving measures and sustainable practices in office facilities
- Set ambitious targets to reduce water consumption by 50% by 2028
- Implemented a comprehensive waste management plan
- Introduced reusable keep cups and digital business cards
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Robust procurement processes, quality control measures, supply chain optimisation strategies
- Selection of suppliers who share sustainability values
- Verification of material authenticity and compliance
- Use of One Click LCA software for Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards
Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 90001
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
- Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
- Goal 13 (Climate Action)
The company's initiatives contribute to these goals through various actions such as reducing emissions, promoting sustainable practices, and investing in renewable energy sources.
Awards & Recognition
- NISO Supreme Safety Award (2021 and 2022)
- Excellence in Safety Award (15+ years)