Climate Change Data

The Lottery Corporation Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-07 to 2024-06)

Reporting Period: 2023-07 to 2024-06

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:323 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:932 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:323 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:1295 MWh

ESG Focus Areas

  • Responsible Play
  • Community Contribution
  • Our People
  • Ethical and Responsible Business

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced electricity consumption leading to decreased Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

Social Achievements

  • Retained Level 4 WLA certification for Responsible Gaming Framework.
  • Increased commissions paid to retailers by 20% from FY23.
  • Total community contributions of $5.0 million.
  • Employee engagement of 71%.
  • 40.4% female representation at Senior Leader level.
  • Zero lost time injuries.

Governance Achievements

  • Revised definition of ESG risk to include social license.
  • Five employees terminated for serious breaches of Our Code or associated policies.
  • Executive Compensation Linked To ESG: Yes (through key scorecard measures and an STI sustainability modifier).

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions by 2030.
Medium-term Goals:
  • 40% female representation at Senior Leader level by 2025.
  • Reach net zero emissions by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • 10% reduction in thermal rolls and point-of-sale material by 2025.
  • Implementation of mandatory spend limits for online Keno in FY25.

Environmental Challenges

  • Potential gambling harm from online Keno.
  • Maintaining social license in a rapidly evolving stakeholder expectation landscape.
  • Reducing Scope 3 emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementation of mandatory spend limits for online Keno in FY25.
  • Continuous improvement of Responsible Play Program.
  • Development of 2030 Net Zero Roadmap by December 2024.
  • Ongoing development of online Keno customer support tools.
  • Enhanced player interventions and use of data analytics to identify at-risk customers.
  • Strengthened Marketing and Advertising Code.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Sustainability assessment surveys of all Tier 0 suppliers commenced in FY24.

Responsible Procurement
  • Procurement Policy outlines approach to sourcing, including governance and principles.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI 2021

Certifications: ISO 27001, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, World Lottery Association Security Control Standard, WLA Responsible Gaming Framework Level 4

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing
  • Goal 5: Gender Equality
  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Goal 13: Climate Action
  • Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Material topics mapped against SDGs to determine areas of material contribution.

Awards & Recognition

  • Best Overall Responsible Gaming Program at the WLA Responsible Gaming Awards (2022)