Climate Change Data

GAMING1 Group

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:3955 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:942 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:71 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:2942 tCO2e/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved a BREEAM certification score of 57.9% for new Liège offices.
  • Implemented energy and water saving best practices for employees.
  • Promoted soft mobility with shared bicycles and remote meetings.

Social Achievements

  • Named a Top Employer 2022 for its human resources practices.
  • Achieved a 76% overall score in Top Employer certification, with over 95% in 3 criteria.
  • Organized over 40 events around company values, including a #loveyourhealth program.
  • Offered 35.8 average training hours per employee.
  • Facilitated internal mobility for 80 employees.

Governance Achievements

  • Published Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, and Whistleblowing Policies.
  • Updated and reviewed AML Policies.
  • Achieved 90.5% average test score on ethics training for 50.28% of employees.
  • Achieved 82.2% average test score on AML/CFT training for 75.39% of employees.
  • Maintained ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve zero emissions.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Improve EcoVadis rating annually.
Short-term Goals:
  • Increase average training hours per employee.
  • Create job-specific onboarding paths.
  • Develop career paths for employees.
  • Recruit 100 new employees by end of 2023.
  • Promote diversity and inclusion philosophy.
  • Increase participation in ethical trainings to 90%.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing carbon footprint, particularly Scope 1 and 3 emissions (supplier and fleet emissions).
  • Combating illegal gaming sites and protecting players from unregulated markets.
  • Increasing participation in ethical trainings.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Conducting a carbon footprint assessment to identify emission sources.
  • Developing a plan to reduce environmental footprint with a goal of zero emissions.
  • Developing sustainable procurement practices.
  • Increasing the number of electric and hybrid vehicles in the fleet.
  • Daily complaints against illegal gaming sites.
  • Promoting the 'Always Play Legally' logo.
  • Improving the Proactive Detection Tool to better identify risky behavior.
  • Providing annual responsible gaming training to all employees.
  • Involving suppliers in ethical approach by having them sign the Code of Conduct.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Working with companies that share environmental values.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
  • SDG 4 (Quality Education)
  • SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
  • SDG 1 (No Poverty)

Initiatives related to employee and player well-being, employee training, gender diversity, and community support.

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Silver Medal
  • Top Employer 2022

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:5,393.42 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:1,383.09 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1,188.47 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:2,821.86 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:0.67% (46,208.7 kWh of total energy)
Total Energy Consumption:6,911,894.87 kWh/year
Water Consumption:5,180.710 liters/year
Waste Generated:261 kg/year (electronic waste)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Expanded carbon footprint assessment to include Belgian land-based activities.
  • Installed solar panels at Circus Casino Resort in Namur.
  • Reduced employee commuting resulting in lower Scope 3 emissions.
  • Achieved BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating for Liège and Malta hubs.

Social Achievements

  • Released inaugural ESG report.
  • Retained Top Employer certification in Belgium.
  • Contributed €230,000 to research initiatives on gambling addiction.
  • Implemented proactive detection tool for problematic gambling behaviors.
  • Partnered with NoNoxa for responsible gaming on 777 platform.
  • Signed BAGO’s Duty of Care convention.
  • Raised over €90,000 through Ardent Awards for social projects.
  • Donated 193 laptops to Digital for Youth and other organizations.
  • Raised €5,040 for CAP 48 through charity poker tournament.

Governance Achievements

  • Maintained EcoVadis Silver label despite stricter criteria.
  • Implemented a Whistleblowing Policy and Procedure.
  • No corruption or information security breaches reported.
  • Improved participation rates in Code of Conduct, Anti-Money Laundering, and ISO 27001 training.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Decarbonize GAMING1’s activities.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Increase the number of hybrid and electric vehicles in the fleet.
  • Further reduce emissions related to electricity consumption.
Short-term Goals:
  • Set short-term carbon footprint reduction target (by 2025) aligned with SBTi.

Environmental Challenges

  • Regulatory changes in Belgium and the Netherlands.
  • Misunderstandings about the gaming sector.
  • Stricter regulations in the field of CO2 emissions.
  • Fluctuation in energy costs.
  • Proliferation of illegal gaming sites.
  • Restrictions on gambling advertising in Belgium.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Refocused on Western European market.
  • Proactively evolved ESG strategy and implementation.
  • Developed a proactive detection tool for risky gambling behavior.
  • Partnered with NoNoxa for responsible gaming.
  • Implemented enhanced training and awareness programs on responsible gaming for staff.
  • Actively reported illegal sites to the Belgian Gaming Commission.
  • Encouraged players to use moderation tools.
  • Implemented a comprehensive mobility plan.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 0%

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct for suppliers
  • Study on labels and certifications for electronic equipment

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Natural disasters
Transition Risks
  • Stricter regulations in the field of CO2 emissions
Opportunities
  • Innovation in products and technologies
  • Strengthening the company’s reputation

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: EcoVadis Silver, Top Employer, ISO 27001:2013

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 13: Climate Action

Initiatives related to employee well-being, responsible gaming, and environmental sustainability contribute to these goals.

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Silver Medal
  • Top Employer Certification
  • EGR Global Marketing & Innovation Award