Sustainability
Environment
The expectations of our customers and other stakeholders regarding Etteplan’s environmental responsibility and actions have increased significantly over the past few years. We have set company-level environmental sustainability targets and determined the best practices for the measurement and reporting of our environmental responsibility targets.
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Etteplan’s value for customers comes from having highly competent and committed employees with a high level of well-being and who want to work for our customer’s success. The employees also play a key role with regard to Etteplan’s impact on the environment and society. As an expert organization, our success depends on our ability to support our personnel’s personal and professional development.
Governance
Etteplan's operations are guided by a set of principles within our Code of Conduct, values, and stakeholder engagement. We have implemented our own policy on Quality, Environment, Health and Safety (QEHS). In addition, we are a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and its Ten Principles covering human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. A Etteplan, sustainability is not just an isolated concept but rather an overarching theme that is visible in every stage of our value chain.
Sustainability at Etteplan
Our sustainability work is guided by a regularly updated Double Materiality Assessment (DMA), conducted in 2023–2024 and refreshed in 2025 through continued engagement with internal and external stakeholders. The DMA forms the foundation of our Sustainability Agenda — a structured set of environmental, social, and governance commitments with clear targets and measurable metrics.
Sustainability Agenda
| ESG Factor | Theme | Target | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| E | Climate change | Emissions reduction %, scope 1 and 2 – 42% for 2030 | Carbon footprint, scope 1 and 2 |
| E | Environmental impacts of products and services | Increase taxonomy eligibility of projects | Percentage of taxonomy-eligible projects |
| S | Equal treatment and opportunities for all | Compensation equality between genders | Gender pay gap |
| S | Own workforce | A score of 4 out of 5 or above | Etteplan Equity and Inclusion Index in FuturETTE survey (internal personnel survey) |
| S | Diversity of work community | Increase the number of women in the company | Percentage of women in Etteplan compared to women Science and Technology graduates in Etteplan countries. Weighted average in proportion to the size of Etteplan in the countries Source: World Bank, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), data from 2016-17, Source |
| G | Company culture | Increase the understanding of Business Ethics by requiring 100% implementation of the Code of Conduct | Percentage of people trained to Code of Conduct |
| G | Anti-corruption and bribery | Zero corruption and bribery cases reported | Number of cases related to anti-corruption and bribery |
Environment
Climate action is a core priority for Etteplan. Our emissions reduction target — a 42% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline — is aligned with the Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi). Our climate transition plan is actively implemented and integrated into business planning, with ongoing actions required to achieve full integration in the coming years.
In 2025, our total carbon footprint decreased, reflecting more detailed emissions data, increased awareness, and continued efficiency improvements across our operations.
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Etteplan's success is built on competent, well-supported people. In 2025, we launched a global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) policy to ensure every employee feels respected and empowered. Our Equity & Inclusion Index reached 4.39 out of 5.0, exceeding our 4.0 target. We continued addressing the gender pay gap, benchmarking against STEM graduate rates across our operating countries, and preparing for the EU Pay Transparency Directive. Recognizing psychosocial workload as a key risk, we introduced enhanced health and safety programs, flexible working arrangements, and targeted mental health support.
Governance
Etteplan's operations are guided by a clear set of principles within our Code of Conduct, values, and stakeholder engagement framework, with sustainability spanning from the Board of Directors to operational teams — with our ESG Steering Group ensuring ongoing alignment with strategic priorities and evolving regulatory requirements.
All employees are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct training, reinforcing our commitment to business ethics across the organisation. In 2025, we recorded zero confirmed incidents of corruption or bribery, reflecting the effectiveness of our governance culture and our whistleblowing mechanism, which remains a cornerstone of ethical business practice.
We are a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and uphold its Ten Principles covering human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption. Our Quality, Environment, Health and Safety (QEHS) policy governs our operations globally, and many of our offices hold internationally recognised certifications.
At Etteplan, we believe sustainable practices should be ingrained in every aspect of our operations. By addressing these core sustainability metrics and actively working towards them, we strive to create lasting change and become a trusted partner for navigating the challenges and opportunities ahead.