AFERIAN PLC ESG at the heart of our company
In everything we do, we are mindful of our responsibility to ensure a diverse workforce and a positive work environment; to source responsibly through our supply chain; to reduce our impact on the planet and to engage compassionately with our communities.
生き甲斐 - 'IKIGAI'
is at the heart of our corporate Environmental, Social and Governance
commitment to our social development goals.
Ikigai (pronounced ick-ee-guy) is a Japanese concept that means "a reason for
being" and refers to having a meaningful direction or purpose in life,
constituting the sense of one's life being made worthwhile.
We are committing 1% of our key resources - People, Product and Profit - to meet 6 of the 17 United Nations' sustainable development goals to help change our world. These goals have been nominated by the staff and executives from across Aferian companies, as being the ones that they felt most passionate about and wished to pledge their allegiance to.
NO | GOOD HEALTH | QUALITY |
POVERTY | AND WELLBEING | EDUCATION |
www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/ | www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/ | www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/ |
poverty | hunger | education |
GENDER | INDUSTRY | RESPONSIBLE |
EQUALITY | INNOVATION | CONSUMPTION |
www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/ | www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/ | www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/ |
gender-equality | infrastructure-industrialisation | sustainable-consumption-production |
Our ESG directive is not a campaign. It is the foundation for an ongoing transformation of the mindset about our planet and the people who inhabit it. We know that ending global poverty and building economic growth to address a range of social needs, while at the same time tackling climate change and environmental protection, will be an enduring challenge: and we have started to act.
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Index
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals | 6 |
Sustainability Disclosure Topics and Accounting Metrics | 11 |
Appendix 1 | 20 |
Appendix 2 | 21 |
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Introduction
This report sets out the Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") policies and information of the Aferian plc Group ("Aferian", "the Company", or "the Group"). This includes Aferian's commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ("SDGs") and disclosure of the Group's progress against certain key metrics. The Group has also reported using the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board's ("SASB") Software and IT Services and Hardware sustainability accounting standards where practicable.
The Group has adopted the QCA Corporate Governance Code ("the Code") as the benchmark for measuring our adherence to good governance principles. The Group has reported separately against the principles of the Corporate Governance Code. This report can be found in the policies section of the Group's ESG webpage at aferian.com/esgalong with the Group's supplier code of conduct; modern slavery and human trafficking statement and the Group's ESG frequently asked questions document.
In Q3 2022, the ESG Group Steering Committee oversaw the launch of the group wide "Do The Right Thing" programme. This internal initiative is designed to ensure that staff have a genuine awareness of the Aferian ESG objectives, and an understanding of how and why sustainability procedures are continually implemented across all corporate policies. Awareness activities around key topics (e.g., sustainability, anti-bribery and corruption, security awareness etc.) have taken place throughout the year. A new DTRT Forum has been created to provide opportunities for staff to propose ways in which we can increase sustainability, develop social and community initiatives in the regions where we operate, and improve our governance procedures.
The Group's Executives were set ESG-related targets as part of their bonus arrangements for FY2022. These targets were met in full, including the removal of all non-recyclable packaging from the Group's supply chain.
Aferian's Vision
To define iconic video streaming experiences with the most versatile technologies for what's next in media delivery ... sustainably.
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Aferian's Values
The Aferian values are core to the Group's culture and reflect the passion of our people:
We trust each other
We have the courage to pursue and share new ideas with colleagues. We experience teamwork through personal accountability and a shared vision of success.
We are driven by innovative thinking
With a continuous improvement mindset, we develop impactful solutions because we understand how to create value and take calculated risks.
We are invested in the success of our customers and partners
Based on establishing strong relationships, we address their unique needs to help ensure growth and market leadership.
We value personal fulfilment
By building a diverse and inclusive community, we create an environment that celebrates individuality, purpose and creativity.
We strive to be financially and environmentally responsible
In everything we do, we focus on delivering value, while reducing our impact on the planet.
ESG Approach
Aferian's approach to ESG uses the wonderful Japanese concept of Ikigai meaning "a reason for being" and which refers to having a meaningful direction or purpose in life, constituting the sense of one's life being made worthwhile.
Using the concepts of Ikigai, we have developed our ESG framework as follows:
What | Aferian's |
everybody | vision |
loves | |
What the | UN SDGs |
world needs | relevant to |
Aferian |
Beyond | Aferian's ESG |
what you | mission |
get paid | statement |
To define iconic video streaming experiences with the most versatile technologies for what's next in media delivery … sustainably
1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere
- Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
- Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
- Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation
12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
In everything we do, we are mindful of our responsibility to ensure a diverse workforce and a positive work environment; to source responsibly through our supply chain; to reduce our impact on the planet and to engage compassionately with our communities.
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