OUR SUSTAINABILITYCOMMITMENT
OUR SUSTAINABILITYCOMMITMENT
Building upon our commitment to climate action in accordance with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we have set ambitious goals to reduce our carbon emissions for our company group – and our client business in the retail industry.
For our remaining carbon footprint we work with our independent partner DEKRA to offset our emissions and mitigate climate change by supporting carbon offset projects — paving our way to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025.
Our commitment goes far beyond emissions reduction – focusing on complementary social, economical & environmental measures as well.
Science comes first
We support the UN Sustainable Development Goals and based our corporate sustainability strategy and corresponding measures on them. Furthermore, we believe in climate science and the importance of a data based approach. That’s why we are quantifying our sustainability efforts wherever possible.
Approach
Environmental
Social
Governance
Climate &Resources
SustainableSupply Chain
People &Culture
SustainabilityManagement
Climate &Resources
Climate & Resources
The climate & resources pillar covers everything we consume within our corporate carbon footprint and what we do in our client projects resulting in emissions & resources used.
Goals
- CO2 reduction and net-zero by 2025
- Resource conservation
- Major shift to sustainable client solutions
Selected Measures
- Reduction of scope 2 and 3 CO2 emissions by 50% by 2023 & climate neutrality by 2025 in business activities
- Reduction of resource consumption & waste
- Increase usage of sustainable products
- 95% sustainable material alternatives by 2025
- 90% plastic-free packaging by 2023
- CO2 compensated shipping
Case Studies
Sustainable Material Database:
One of our first steps was to take a critical look at the materials used in our client campaigns. We developed a sustainable material database that includes innovative materials, from recycled & recyclable to regenerative & renewable and biodegradable & compostable, all paired with their individual CO2 footprints per kg.
Green Gen Calculator:
Data is the heart of everything we do. Quantifying change means transparency. To provide this transparency, we created the very first CO2 Calculator for retail campaigns – measuring all value creation phases from the design process, to production & roll-out, and a campaign’s end-of-life. The result: a KPI dashboard for our clients.
SustainableSupply Chain
Sustainable Supply Chain
The sustainable supply chain pillar is all about standards setting, procurement guideline implementation, supplier audits and working with our suppliers – taking a partnership approach to build sustainable and lasting capabilities.
Goals
- Supplier Development Program
- Highest sustainability standards for suppliers
- Transparency & common objectives
Selected Measures
- 100% of permanent suppliers sign code of conduct by 2023
- Top 30 suppliers awarded with a sustainability badge by 2025
- 10% of permanent suppliers audited by 2023 / 25% by 2025
- Procurement guideline implementation by 2022
Case Studies
Supplier Development Program:
Only when we work together can we achieve lasting, permanent change. Through our Supplier Development Program, we follow a strategic roadmap to foster knowledge and empower our partners in all aspects of sustainability. We enable and reward change – setting a new standard for sustainable supply chains in retail.
Code of Conduct:
Our supplier Code of Conduct is a mandatory standard that each supplier must fulfill. This commitment fosters the highest standards of sustainability in all environmental, economical & social aspects.
People &Culture
People & Culture
We prioritize physical and mental health, along with safety & wellbeing. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where our community can thrive, succeed and achieve their potential.
Goals
- Diversity & inclusion
- Mental & physical health of our people
- Training & education
- Future of work
Selected Measures
- Diversity charter by 2022
- Annual collection of diversity KPIs
- Increase employee satisfaction
- Development & training of our community members
Case Studies
Working Model for Parents:
Work and family life should never never be a compromise. We offer family days and have developed flexible working models for the parents in our community. “Liganova provides me with the freedom and flexibility to find my personal balance between work and family through remote work, flexible working times and part time work.” – A working parent
World Mental Health Week Offerings:
Every year we celebrate World Mental Health Week, raising awareness on this important topic while providing insights, tips and time to relax through workshops, expert talks, massages, meditation, yoga, smoothies and much more …
SustainabilityManagement
Sustainability Management
The sustainability management pillar ensures that we stay true to our sustainability values and purpose, and that we are held accountable through a combination of sustainability ratings, reporting initiatives, communications, stakeholder engagement while systematically integrating sustainability into our client conversations.
Goals
- Reporting
- Client transformation
- Systematic integration
Selected Measures
- 100% revenue from sustainable projects by 2025
- EcoVadis Gold Rating by 2025
- Sustainability reports
Case Studies
Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitskodex:
We report in accordance with the 20 sustainability criteria outlined by the Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitskodex and have published a DNK-declaration.
Ecovadis Silver:
We received our EcoVadis Silver rating on our first application attempt, landing us in the top 7% of our industry. We will use this feedback to focus on material improvement areas and will take part in another rating soon.
Milestones
Every small step adds up to make a big impact – Get an overview of our biggest Milestones:
At the onset of 2020, we started to create the very first ever holistic sustainability approach to retail – Green Gen. An interdisciplinary team composed of task forces across the entire LIGANOVA Group tackle how to shape the future of our client’s retail – for good.
Our Sustainability commitment 2025 is our strategic plan to take responsibility and improve in all areas – both internally & externally. Our overall objective? Nothing less than climate neutrality by 2025.
To validate our client solutions (e.g. CO2 calculation) and everything else we do, we committed to a strategic partnership with Dekra Sustainability Services. They verify our work based on the highest scientific standards.
With the Adidas Stan Smith campaign, we had the opportunity to create the first fully sustainable retail campaign. From conception to execution, we did the utmost to work in the most sustainable way. At the end of the campaign, the outstanding carbon footprint was compensated. Furthermore, we can proudly announce that Liganova will provide sustainability retail consulting services.
As a long-term Liganova client, we can proudly announce that Nespresso has further tasked us as their sustainability retail consultant – creating a strategic roadmap for Nespresso to increase sustainability at the point of sale – executing everything we do to the highest standard.
Since 2020, as a global industry first, we can measure sustainability for all retail campaigns with our own verified database. At last, we can move away from gut-feelings and create transparency for every decision we make.
Where we are right now
“We do not take shortcuts. Emission reduction comes first. However, when further reduction is not possible, we offset our carbon footprint.”
2025
Climate neutral
Partners
“We work with selected experts and partners to achieve our goals.”
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Partnerships & Certifications:
Our Business Approach
Green Gen
Since 2020, we offer fully sustainable retail solutions to our clients. Interested? Find out more:
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