ITURAN LOCATION AND CONTROL LTD.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Ethical practices
- Corporate governance
- Fair social and economic opportunities
- Data privacy
- Fair labor practices
- Human rights
- Environmental matters
Social Achievements
- Promote and support fair social and economic opportunities in the professional services global market
- Invest resources into data privacy and how we can protect our users
- Advance fairness and transparency in our workforce
- Promote and implement fair labor practices and employees’ human rights throughout our organization
- Prevent sexual harassment and workplace bullying
- Implement non-discriminatory hiring and promotion practices
- Actively pursue gender diversity in our workforce
- Foster an inclusive culture where employees feel challenged and have the tools to thrive at work
Governance Achievements
- Conduct business activities and develop policies based on a firm commitment to ethical practices and corporate governance best practices
- Implement a “code of business conduct and ethics” and anti-bribery/corruption policy with zero tolerance for corruption
- Establish a “Whistle Blower” procedure to dissuade and prevent illegal activity and conduct of business that may harm reputation
- Adopt an Internal Compliance policy including a comprehensive update of internal regulations and codification of internal regulations
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Cancellation of use of Generation 2.0 in Israel requiring cooperation with another Israeli cellular company at a cost of up to 4 Million USD per annum for 3-5 years.
- Inflation and shortage of semiconductor supplies leading to increased product costs and advanced inventory orders.
- Potential for cyber security failures harming operations.
- Labor disputes in Brazil and Argentina potentially causing work stoppages.
- Litigation related to alleged monopoly abuse in Israel.
- Lack of permits for some base sites potentially affecting network coverage.
- Currency fluctuations impacting asset valuations and results of operations.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented cyber security controls with prevention, detection, and response measures.
- Placed non-cancellable inventory orders in advance to secure supply.
- Negotiating with ENACOM in Argentina to define new frequencies.
- In process of achieving compliance with regulation of base stations in Israel.
- Filing defense against legal claims.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of conduct of Ituran’s Suppliers and Agents
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- UBI (usage-based insurance)
- Connected Car