Securing our Future –
The Garda Group Sustainability Strategy
We manage our business and support our employees by adhering to recognized frameworks, scientific principles, and the expectations of various stakeholders, including employees, customers, and investors.
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is among the key reporting standards we comply with, and our double materiality analysis has laid a solid foundation for focusing on our key areas.
The results of our double materiality analysis highlight four clear focus areas for our business:
- ESRS E1: Climate Change
- ESRS E5: Resource Use and Circularity
- ESRS S1: Own Workforce
- ESRS S2: Workers in the Value Chain
Our sustainability strategy ‘Securing our Future’, is grounded in the results of the double materiality analysis. It is structured around three key pillars, each with specific objectives, goals, and KPIs.
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Sustainable Supply Chain
Ambition statement: Together we collaborate to build more sustainable and responsible supply chains.
To ensure a sustainable supply chain, we focus on ensuring decent human rights and working conditions for all workers in our supply chain while also engaging with our suppliers to lower scope 3 emissions.
Workers in Supply Chainadd
Objective
We will engage with our suppliers to ensure human rights and decent working conditions are respected
Goals
- All Tier 1 supplier signed Supplier Business Code of Ethics
- We will implement a due diligence process of supply chain, incl. prequalification of suppliers and risk-assessments
- We will conduct raw material assessments in relation to human rights conflicted areas
- We will conduct training of material suppliers on human rights and decent working conditions
KPIs
- % of Tier 1 suppliers that have signed Supplier Business Code of Ethics
- % of material suppliers of high-risk spend where a supplier audit has been carried out in the last 3 years
Scope 3 Emissionsadd
Objective
We will collaborate with our suppliers to decrease greenhouse gases emissions and increase resource efficiency
Goals
- We will align our suppliers to the Science-Based Targets for reduction of Scope 3 emissions
- We will ensure recycled material are the preferred choice in product development
- We will collaborate with suppliers to increase product durability
- 'We will conduct training of material suppliers on strategies to lower emissions
KPIs
- # intensity value of Scope 3 Greenhouse gas emissions reduction
- % of significant* Tier 1 suppliers that have ESG training or have been given ESG training
Sustainable Culture & Operations
Ambition statement: Together we foster a safe, inclusive and responsible workplace culture that promotes innovation and sustainable business practices.
The well-being of our employees is our top priority. We adopt a safety-first approach across all types of work and are committed to fostering an engaging and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, motivated, and empowered to grow and perform at their best every day. We are actively working towards a fossil-free and emission-free workplace by reducing emissions from our machinery and vehicle fleet as well as promoting a culture of environmental responsibility.
Health and Safetyadd
Objective
We take a safety-first approach to ensure employees are safe at work
Goals
- We will implement practices to prevent fatalities and minimise all work-related injuries
- We will implement proactive health and safety strategies and initiatives
- We will implement ISO 45001 certification for efficient management of health and safety
- We will implement ISO 9001 certification for efficient management of quality
KPIs
- # of recordable work-related accidents and near-misses for own workforce
- # of safety-walks
- # risk-assessments
- # facilities that are ISO 45001 certified or has started the certification process
- # facilities that are ISO 9001 certified or has started the certification process
Engagement and Inclusionadd
Objective
We are recognised as the top employer in the security industry
Goals
- We want to be certified by ‘Great place to work’
- We will implement a talent review and succession plan, including training and development program
- We will foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture
KPIs
- Great place to work achieved score
- ENPs score
- % of employees that have undertaken sustainability training
- % gender pay gap white collars
Scope 1 and 2 emissionsadd
Objective
We embed a culture of environmental responsibility in our business activities
Goals
- We will lower our emissions from our machine- and car-fleet
- We will work towards an energy efficient operation by buying renewable electricity
- We will implement ISO 14001 certification for efficient management of environmental aspects
KPIs
- # of machines and cars running on electricity or biodiesel
- % of machines and cars running on electricity or biodiesel
- % renewable sources of total electricity consumption
- # facilities that are ISO 14001 certified or has started the certification process
Sustainable Services & Products
Ambition statement: Together we innovate with our customers to create sustainable 360-security solutions that lead the industry.
Securing the future means pushing the boundaries of innovative and sustainable security concepts. We are dedicated to developing climate-adapted products and solutions that will protect our customers today and in the future. Our commitment extends to supporting our customers in achieving their sustainability goals by providing comprehensive project documentation, including Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and other relevant data.
Investing in Sustainable Conceptsadd
Objective
We invest in pushing the bounders of innovative sustainable security concepts
Goals
- We will deliver service solutions to increase efficient use of resources and product durability
- We will invest in innovative sustainable concepts to lower downstream emissions
- We will develop and deliver products for climate change adaption
- We will invest in partnerships to deliver circular solutions for end-of-life efficiency in products
KPIs
- $M EUR revenue from service and aftermarket sales
- # of contracts in place on service and aftermarket service and subscription
- # of products delivered to customers with recycled materials
Fulfil Customer Needsadd
Objective
We proactively work with our customers to fulfil their sustainability requirements
Goals
- We aim to be ‘ecoVadis gold’ certified
- We will provide environmental product and project documentation and data
- We commit to monitoring customer sustainability requirements and satisfaction
KPIs
- EcoVadis score
- Customer satisfaction score, incl. engagement on sustainability
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