Overview GRI-indicators
Generic indicators
GRI-indicator | Description | Location | Explanation |
The organization and its reporting practices | |||
2-1 | Organizational details | ||
2-2 | Entities included in the organization’s sustainability reporting | ||
2-3 | Reporting period, frequency and contact point | The reporting period covers 1 January to 31 December 2022. | |
2-4 | Restatements of information | There are only reformulations of information from previous reporting periods regarding energy and CO2 information. | |
2-5 | External assurance | No external assurance has been performed. | |
Activities and workers | |||
2-6 | Activities, value chain and other business relationships | ||
2-7 | Employees | Regional distribution is not relevant. The activities primarily take place in the Netherlands. | |
2-8 | Workers who are not employees | More than 500 hirers were active for Unica during the year. Two-thirds are deployed for the primary process, the other hirers are indirect and support staff. | |
Governance | |||
2-9 | Governance structure and composition | ||
2-10 | Nomination and selection of the highest governance body | ||
2-11 | Chair of the highest governance body | ||
2-12 | Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts | Materiality | |
2-13 | Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts | Strategic reassessment | |
2-14 | Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting | ||
2-15 | Conflicts of interest | Risk management - Compliance | The integrity standards within Unica prescribe that no gifts or invitations with a value above € 100 are accepted. In case of doubt about a possible conflict of interest, the compliance officer is consulted. In 2022, after consultation, it was decided in one case not to join an Advisory Board at a supplier. |
2-16 | Communication of critical concerns | Risk management - Strategic | |
2-17 | Collective knowledge of the highest governance body | Risk management - Compliance | |
2-18 | Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body | ||
2-19 | Remuneration policies | ||
2-20 | Process to determine remuneration | The remuneration policy is determined by the Executive Board and the HRM Director, with the involvement of an internal Specialist Compensation & Benefits. There is no remuneration committee. | |
2-21 | Annual total compensation ratio | The median salary increased by 4.8% in 2022. As a result of a reassessment of the remuneration policy of the Executive Board, the remuneration of the highest paid executive in 2022 increased more than the median (23.8%). | |
Strategy, policies and practices | |||
2-22 | Statement on sustainable development strategy | ||
2-23 | Policy commitments | Risk management - Compliance | Unica's code of conduct is structured in accordance with the model of the Foundation for the Assessment of Integrity in the Construction Industry (SBIB). The Integrity Reporting Regulation is part of Unica's code of conduct. |
2-24 | Embedding policy commitments | Risk management - Compliance | |
2-25 | Processes to remediate negative impacts | Risk management - Compliance | |
2-26 | Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns | The Speak Up! guidelines consist of three regulations: Undesirable Manners, Integrity and Labor Disputes. | |
2-27 | Compliance with laws and regulations | There were no incidents or sanctions for non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations. | |
Stakeholder engagement | |||
2-28 | Membership associations | ||
2-29 | Approach to stakeholder engagement | ||
2-30 | Collective bargaining agreements | A large proportion of Unica employees are covered by a collective labor agreement. Some companies have their own employment conditions | |
Material topics | |||
3-1 | Process to determine material topics | ||
3-2 | List of material topics | ||
3-3 | Management of material topics | In 2023 and beyond, Unica will give specific substance to its Sustainability Framework and the programs linked to it. | |
Specific indicators
GRI-indicator | Description | Location | Explanation |
GRI 201: Economic Performance 2016 | |||
201-1 | Direct economic value generated and distributed | ||
202-2 | Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change | Sustainable entrepreneurship - External developments | |
201-3 | Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans | ||
201-4 | Financial assistance received from government | No use has been made of special schemes for financial assistance from the government | |
GRI 205: Anti-corruption 2016 | |||
205-1 | Operations assessed for risks related to corruption | ||
205-2 | Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures | ||
205-3 | Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken | No incidents took place | |
GRI 206: Anti-competitive Behavior 2016 | |||
206-1 | Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices | No legal conflicts occurred | |
GRI 301: Materials 2016 | |||
301-1 | Materials used by weight or volume | The weights and/or volumes of the various waste streams are currently not registered. | |
301-2 | Recycled input materials used | We are working with a number of suppliers on the use of recycled materials. The share in the total volume is currently not registered. | |
301-3 | Reclaimed products and their packaging materials | ||
GRI 302: Energy 2016 | |||
302-1 | Energy consumption within the organization | ||
302-2 | Energy consumption outside of the organization | This concerns scope 3, for which insufficient information is yet available for reporting. | |
302-3 | Energy intensity | ||
302-4 | Reduction of energy consumption | ||
302-5 | Reductions in energy requirements of products and services | This concerns scope 3, for which insufficient information is yet available for reporting. | |
GRI 305: Emissions 2016 | |||
305-1 | Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions | ||
305-2 | Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions | ||
305-3 | Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions | Business travel and commuting are included in the report | |
305-4 | GHG emissions intensity | ||
305-5 | Reduction of GHG emissions | ||
305-6 | Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) | Not applicable | |
305-7 | Nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and other significant air emissions | Not applicable | |
GRI 306: Waste 2020 | |||
306-1 | Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts | ||
306-2 | Management of significant waste-related impacts | ||
306-3 | Waste generated | ||
306-4 | Waste diverted from disposal | ||
306-5 | Waste directed to disposal | ||
GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment 2016 | |||
308-1 | New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria | Unica uses the Code of Sustainable Supply for all new suppliers. Every year, random supplier assessments are carried out at existing suppliers. In 2022, this assessment will be applied to 35 suppliers. | |
308-2 | Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken | No records are currently kept of any negative environmental impact of suppliers. | |
GRI 401: Employment 2016 | |||
401-1 | New employee hires and employee turnover | Regional distribution is not relevant. The activities primarily take place in the Netherlands | |
401-2 | Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees | All forms of remuneration are also available to part-time employees. | |
401-3 | Parental leave | Maternity and parental leave is available to all employees. In 2022, more than 150 employees (12% women, 88% men) have made use of this, all of whom have returned to their work for 100%. | |
GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety 2018 | |||
403-1 | Occupational health and safety management system | ||
403-2 | Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation | ||
403-3 | Occupational health services | ||
403-4 | Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety | ||
403-5 | Worker training on occupational health and safety | ||
403-6 | Promotion of worker health | ||
403-7 | Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships | ||
403-8 | Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system | ||
403-9 | Work-related injuries | ||
403-10 | Work-related ill health | ||
GRI 404: Training and Education 2016 | |||
404-1 | Average hours of training per year per employee | ||
404-2 | Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs | ||
404-3 | Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews | ||
GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment 2016 | |||
414-1 | New suppliers that were screened using social criteria | 100% | |
414-2 | Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken | No new suppliers have been added where there is a significant risk of not meeting our criteria. | |