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PeoplePath GmbH's Climate Report
Submitted on 2024-09-12
Introduction *
1.1 Reporting year*
2023
1.1.1 Reporting period*
from 1.2023 to 12.2023
1.2 Describe your business activities*
PeoplePath is the world's leading provider of corporate alumni management software.
1.4 Number of employees in the reporting year*
55
1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts*
Full-time equivalent
1.5 Let us know if your company is a parent company or subsidiary*
Parent company
Commitment and Targets *
2.1 Net zero target year*
2030
2.1.1 Base year*
2019
2.2 Near-term target*
90% of absolute scope 1+2 emission reduction from my base year by 2025
50% of absolute total emission reduction from my base year by 2025
2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.*
-
Own Emissions *
3.1 To reduce emissions in line with my commitment, my company has a plan and is taking action*
Yes
Energy consumption
3.2 Total energy consumption*
13469 kwh
3.3 Renewable energy*
0 kwh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions*
0 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 emissions
3.5 Location based scope 2 emissions*
13 metric tons CO2e
3.6 Market based scope 2 emissions*
-
3.7 Describe your plans and actions taken to reduce scope 1 & 2 emissions.*
For the remaining site that is still on a mixed energy contact, we will switch contracts to 100% green energy by the end of 2024. This will eliminate our remaining electricity emissions, leaving us with only Scope 2 heating emissions.
3.8 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy, including any tools/methods used to calculate.*
We used the Plan A platform to conduct a thorough carbon accounting and reporting process. Plan A is certified by TÜV Rheinland. Full details can be found in the foreword to our emissions report, available on our sustainability landing page: https://peoplepath.com/about-us/sustainability/
Value Chain Emissions (optional)
Scope 3 emissions
4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?*
Yes
4.1.1 Total scope 3 emissions*
100 metric tons CO2e
Supply chain related - upstream emissions
Customer related - downstream emissions
4.1.17 Do you have a plan and are taking action to reduce emissions from your value chain?*
Yes
We are currently implementing a Code of Conduct for more sustainable procurement processes, as well as a sustainable travel policy to reduce travel emissions over time.
4.2 Have you asked any of your suppliers to set a net zero target (either voluntarily or as a requirement)?*
No
4.2.1 What percentage of your suppliers have you asked?*
-
4.3 Have you communicated your commitment and actions to any of your customers?*
Yes
4.4 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy and any tools used to calculate your scope 3 emissions.*
We used the Plan A platform to conduct a thorough carbon accounting and reporting process. These are certified by TÜV Rheinland. Full details can be found in the foreword to our emissions report, available on our sustainability landing page: https://peoplepath.com/about-us/sustainability/
Climate Solutions (optional)
5.1 Do you classify any of your existing goods and/or services as a climate solution?*
No
5.2 What percentage of your total revenue comes from sales of climate solutions?*
-
5.3 Provide descriptions/names of your climate solutions:*
-
5.4 Methodology used to assess these as climate solutions, and third party which has validated the assessment, if any:*
-
Management, Strategy and Climate Risk (optional)
6.1 What governance processes do you have in place for your climate strategy? Choose as many as are applicable.*
No processes in place, Governance process in place
6.1 Explain*
-
6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.*
-
6.1.2 Is this person (or another at executive and board level) also responsible for climate risk?*
-
6.2 Have you started to identify and assess your companies climate risks and opportunities?*
No - we don't currently plan to do this
6.2.1 Where are the climate risks you've identified?*
-
6.2.1 Explain*
-
6.2.2 How are you managing these climate risks? Choose as many as are applicable.*
6.2.2 Explain*
-
6.2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your climate risks:*
-
6.3 Have you integrated climate and/or nature into your company mission statement or shareholder agreements? If yes, describe how.*
No
-
6.4 Have you taken actions this year outside of your emissions to accelerate climate progress?*
Yes
We have joined initiatives such as The Climate Pledge and are applying for SBTi membership to set ambitious climate reduction targets in line with the latest science. Also, we launched a dedicated sustainability landing page on our website to demonstrate our commitment to climate-friendly business practices and to publish our annual emissions reports: https://peoplepath.com/about-us/sustainability/
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.*
We have made significant progress in reducing our carbon emissions in almost every category. By 2025, we aim to reduce scope 1+2 by 90% compared to our 2019 baseline, primarily by switching electricity suppliers and using 100% renewable energy for our remaining office site, which is still powered by an energy mix. Total Scope 1-3 emissions have already been reduced by 70% compared to our 2019 baseline.
7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?*
Reducing scope 3 emissions, Limited control over energy use in buildings, Complexities in managing supply chain emissions, Time constraints
Specify other challenges*
-
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?*
Yes
Our carbon accounting has been done using the TÜV Rheinland-certified Plan A platform. The reported numbers have been verified and attested by Plan A carbon specialists. See details in our 2023 CCF Reporting done by Plan A which is available on our website: https://peoplepath.com/sustainability
PeoplePath GmbH's Climate Report
PeoplePath GmbH's Climate Report - 2023
Introduction *
1.1 Reporting year*
2023
1.1.1 Reporting period*
from 1.2023 to 12.2023
1.2 Describe your business activities*
PeoplePath is the world's leading provider of corporate alumni management software.
1.4 Number of employees in the reporting year*
55
1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts*
Full-time equivalent
1.5 Let us know if your company is a parent company or subsidiary*
Parent company
Commitment and Targets *
2.1 Net zero target year*
2030
2.1.1 Base year*
2019
2.2 Near-term target*
90% of absolute scope 1+2 emission reduction from my base year by 2025
50% of absolute total emission reduction from my base year by 2025
2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.*
-
Own Emissions *
3.1 To reduce emissions in line with my commitment, my company has a plan and is taking action*
Yes
Energy consumption
3.2 Total energy consumption*
13469 kwh
3.3 Renewable energy*
0 kwh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions*
0 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 emissions
3.5 Location based scope 2 emissions*
13 metric tons CO2e
3.6 Market based scope 2 emissions*
-
3.7 Describe your plans and actions taken to reduce scope 1 & 2 emissions.*
For the remaining site that is still on a mixed energy contact, we will switch contracts to 100% green energy by the end of 2024. This will eliminate our remaining electricity emissions, leaving us with only Scope 2 heating emissions.
3.8 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy, including any tools/methods used to calculate.*
We used the Plan A platform to conduct a thorough carbon accounting and reporting process. Plan A is certified by TÜV Rheinland. Full details can be found in the foreword to our emissions report, available on our sustainability landing page: https://peoplepath.com/about-us/sustainability/
Value Chain Emissions (optional) *
Scope 3 emissions
4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?*
Yes
4.1.1 Total scope 3 emissions*
100 metric tons CO2e
Supply chain related - upstream emissions
Customer related - downstream emissions
4.1.17 Do you have a plan and are taking action to reduce emissions from your value chain?*
Yes
We are currently implementing a Code of Conduct for more sustainable procurement processes, as well as a sustainable travel policy to reduce travel emissions over time.
4.2 Have you asked any of your suppliers to set a net zero target (either voluntarily or as a requirement)?*
No
4.2.1 What percentage of your suppliers have you asked?*
-
4.3 Have you communicated your commitment and actions to any of your customers?*
Yes
4.4 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy and any tools used to calculate your scope 3 emissions.*
We used the Plan A platform to conduct a thorough carbon accounting and reporting process. These are certified by TÜV Rheinland. Full details can be found in the foreword to our emissions report, available on our sustainability landing page: https://peoplepath.com/about-us/sustainability/
Climate Solutions (optional) *
5.1 Do you classify any of your existing goods and/or services as a climate solution?*
No
5.2 What percentage of your total revenue comes from sales of climate solutions?*
-
5.3 Provide descriptions/names of your climate solutions:*
-
5.4 Methodology used to assess these as climate solutions, and third party which has validated the assessment, if any:*
-
Management, Strategy and Climate Risk (optional) *
6.1 What governance processes do you have in place for your climate strategy? Choose as many as are applicable.*
No processes in place, Governance process in place
6.1 Explain*
-
6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.*
-
6.1.2 Is this person (or another at executive and board level) also responsible for climate risk?*
-
6.2 Have you started to identify and assess your companies climate risks and opportunities?*
No - we don't currently plan to do this
6.2.1 Where are the climate risks you've identified?*
-
6.2.1 Explain*
-
6.2.2 How are you managing these climate risks? Choose as many as are applicable.*
6.2.2 Explain*
-
6.2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your climate risks:*
-
6.3 Have you integrated climate and/or nature into your company mission statement or shareholder agreements? If yes, describe how.*
No
-
6.4 Have you taken actions this year outside of your emissions to accelerate climate progress?*
Yes
We have joined initiatives such as The Climate Pledge and are applying for SBTi membership to set ambitious climate reduction targets in line with the latest science. Also, we launched a dedicated sustainability landing page on our website to demonstrate our commitment to climate-friendly business practices and to publish our annual emissions reports: https://peoplepath.com/about-us/sustainability/
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.*
We have made significant progress in reducing our carbon emissions in almost every category. By 2025, we aim to reduce scope 1+2 by 90% compared to our 2019 baseline, primarily by switching electricity suppliers and using 100% renewable energy for our remaining office site, which is still powered by an energy mix. Total Scope 1-3 emissions have already been reduced by 70% compared to our 2019 baseline.
7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?*
Reducing scope 3 emissions, Limited control over energy use in buildings, Complexities in managing supply chain emissions, Time constraints
Specify other challenges*
-
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?*
Yes
Our carbon accounting has been done using the TÜV Rheinland-certified Plan A platform. The reported numbers have been verified and attested by Plan A carbon specialists. See details in our 2023 CCF Reporting done by Plan A which is available on our website: https://peoplepath.com/sustainability
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