Climate Change Data

AddÉnergie Technologies Inc. d/b/a FLO

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-04 to 2024-03)

Reporting Period: 2023-04 to 2024-03

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:314 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:100.52 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:204.32 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:2,205,952 kWh/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Charging Accessibility
  • Employee Well-being
  • Strong Governance Practices
  • Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)

Environmental Achievements

  • Sold 100,000th charging station and provided approximately 17.6 million charging sessions
  • Enhanced the data coverage and quality of our GHG emissions inventory
  • Reduced GHG emissions from 170 tonnes of CO2 in FY2023 to 314 tonnes in FY2024 (increase attributed to increased production, new energy sources, and improved data management)
  • Developed a formula for calculating network GHG emissions
  • 85% of revenue generated from energy-efficient products
  • ENERGY STAR certification for several chargers
  • Implemented a cloud-based, paperless approach at corporate offices to limit paper waste
  • Recycled shredded documents, electronic waste, and cardboard
  • Purchased an electric forklift

Social Achievements

  • Launched FLO EZLift™ cable management system to improve charger accessibility
  • Introduced multiple language options (English, French, Spanish) on FLO Ultra™ charger
  • Expanded volunteering through FLOexperience employee engagement program
  • Supported OneTreePlanted for reforestation
  • Almost 40% of FLO’s U.S. charging stations are in low-income or historically underserved communities (Justice40 Initiative)
  • Improved accessibility of charging stations by introducing multiple language options
  • Established an Occupational Health and Safety Committee at the Michigan assembly plant
  • Developed a Safety Program for the Michigan assembly plants
  • Implemented lone worker alert device usage
  • Opened a new factory infirmary at the Shawinigan assembly plant
  • Provided various health and safety trainings
  • Offered flexible working arrangements (hybrid work, Flex Fridays)
  • 87% of employees indicated satisfaction with FLO as a workplace
  • Conducted mandatory JEDI training with all employees
  • Launched an employee resource group (O)
  • Employees volunteered over 500 hours

Governance Achievements

  • Rolled out enhanced cybersecurity and data privacy policies and controls
  • Developed our ESG roadmap
  • Developed the first iterations of a Supplier Code of Conduct and a Procurement Policy
  • Integrated a formal screening process into our Procurement Policy
  • Conducted occasional onsite assessments to evaluate supplier capabilities
  • Adopted a Code of Ethics
  • Adopted a Whistleblower Policy
  • Adopted a Policy on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools
  • Updated Canadian Drug and Alcohol Policy
  • Achieved first official System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 1 cybersecurity certification

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
Medium-term Goals:
  • Work towards SOC2 Type 2 certification
Short-term Goals:
  • Continue to collect energy use data from all corporate operations
  • Develop and roll out a data management tool
  • Hold a workshop to update assessed climate-related risks and opportunities
  • Develop processes around the integration of climate-related risks and opportunities within our risk management framework
  • Continue to track and estimate the number of charging sessions and the amount of energy transferred across our network
  • Test newly developed GHG emissions calculations for our charging network and have them verified
  • Expand measurements to include base load energy use and GHG emissions associated with the chargers
  • Continue to engage with partners and utilities to advocate for electricity grid decarbonization
  • Perform a materials flow analysis
  • Develop processes and practices to improve waste management
  • Conduct focus groups with EV drivers who have various disabilities
  • Develop a Human Rights Policy and a supplier screening self-assessment questionnaire
  • Develop an ESG questionnaire to guide supplier assessment
  • Publish and socialize our Supplier Code of Conduct and Report on Efforts to Prevent Forced Labour and Child Labour, as well as a Human Rights Policy
  • Integrate a software tool to manage relevant documents and monitor activities
  • Implement a training matrix for FLO employees and introduce a mental health program
  • Carry out a safety audit and risk assessment for new production lines
  • Enhance FLOexperience program
  • Conduct focus groups to better understand employee expectations and needs
  • Develop a Sustainable Event Guide and a Sustainable Travel Guide

Environmental Challenges

  • Increased GHG emissions due to increased production, new energy sources, and improved data management
  • Carbon-intensive electricity grid at Michigan plant contributing to GHG emissions
  • Lack of visibility into energy sources supplied to all chargers in the network
  • Climate change risks to business operations
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developing and rolling out a data management tool to monitor utility data
  • Assessing opportunities to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency
  • Developing processes around the integration of climate-related risks and opportunities within our risk management framework
  • Periodically reevaluating climate-related risks and opportunities
  • Collaborating with partners and utilities to advocate for electricity grid decarbonization
  • Designing energy-efficient products
  • Implementing waste reduction and recycling initiatives
  • Formalizing an oversight and accountability structure for supplier responsibility
  • Developing a Supplier Code of Conduct and a Procurement Policy
  • Integrating a formal screening process into our Procurement Policy

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Occasional onsite assessments

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Procurement Policy
  • Formal screening process

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Wildfires
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB Industrial Machinery & Goods, SASB Electrical & Electronic Equipment

Certifications: ENERGY STAR, CSA, UL, SOC 2 Type 1

Third-party Assurance: Quinn+Partners (for GHG emissions data)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • FLO EZLift™ cable management system
  • FLO Ultra™ charger
  • ENERGY STAR certified chargers

Awards & Recognition

  • Smart City Infrastructure Award from Digi International