We are committed to having a net-positive impact on the planet
0%
of time elapsed
0%
of goals achieved
Our ambitions
We will have a net-zero impact on the climate
We will achieve net-zero for our internal footprint and lead the way to provide net-zero services that support our clients to reduce their scope three emissions. We will be as scrupulous with ourselves as we are with our clients to measure and be transparent with our carbon footprint.
Ambition 1 Breakdown
Sort by
No.
Key Performance Indicators
Category
UN Sustainable Development Goal
Delivery Date
Progress
Lead Function
1
We are part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Assessments
12.6
March 31, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
2
We are a participant of the Climate Disclosure Project
Governance
12.6
June 30, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
3
We have obtained an environmental management system (EMS) certification in every location that we work
Governance
12.6
December 31, 2028
5
%
Sustainability
4
We have an environmental management system that covers waste generation, energy usage, water usage, and carbon emissions
Governance
12.6
December 31, 2024
33
%
Sustainability
5
We report the systems we used in energy conservation or efficiency measures for our corporate facilities (by square feet) in the past year
Governance
12.6
June 30, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
6
We routinely seek out standards and accreditations to inform and verify our ESG strategy
Governance
12.6
June 30, 2024
33
%
Sustainability
7
We are able to describe our company environmental strategy initiatives
Strategy
12.6
January 1, 2023
100
%
Sustainability
8
We track and measure the environmental consulting or environmental solution services we offer to clients
Data Collection
12.6
January 1, 2023
100
%
Sustainability
9
We track and measure the environmental impacts of our projects and services we offer our clients
Data Collection
12.6
June 30, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
10
We track our fuel consumption from non-renewable sources per quarter
Energy Consumption (non-renewable)
12.6
June 30, 2024
0
%
Finance
11
We track our electricity purchased from non-renewable sources per quarter
Energy Consumption (non-renewable)
12.6
June 30, 2023
0
%
Finance
12
We track our other energy consumption from non-renewable sources per quarter
Energy Consumption (non-renewable)
12.6
June 30, 2024
0
%
Finance
13
We track our annual total energy used from renewable resources in gigajoules
Energy Consumption (renewable)
12.6
December 31, 2024
0
%
Finance
14
We track what percentage of energy use is produced from renewable sources, including electricity and other energy consumption (heating, hot water, etc.)
Energy Consumption (renewable)
12.6
December 31, 2024
0
%
Finance
15
We track what percentage of energy use is produced from low-impact renewable sources, including electricity and other energy consumption (heating, hot water, etc.)
Energy Consumption (renewable)
12.6
December 31, 2024
0
%
Finance
16
We track our fuel consumption from renewable sources per quarter
Energy Consumption (renewable)
12.6
December 31, 2024
0
%
Finance
17
We track our electricity purchased from renewable sources per quarter
Energy Consumption (renewable)
12.6
December 31, 2024
0
%
Finance
18
We track our other energy consumption from renewable sources per quarter
Energy Consumption (renewable)
12.6
December 31, 2024
0
%
Finance
19
We track our total energy consumption, including electricity and other energy consumption from heating, hot water, etc. and can report this on a quarterly or annual basis
Energy Consumption (total)
12.6
June 30, 2023
0
%
Finance
20
We track our total energy cost per quarter in USD
Energy Consumption (total)
12.6
June 30, 2024
0
%
Finance
21
We are able to describe our initiatives to achieve energy requirement reductions in the past quarter
Energy Reduction (general)
12.6
June 30, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
22
We monitor and report our reduction of energy consumption of information technology infrastrucutre
Energy Reduction (IT)
12.6
June 30, 2024
0
%
Finance
23
We monitor and report our reduction of energy consumption of lighting systems
Energy Reduction (lighting)
12.6
June 30, 2024
0
%
Finance
24
We internally and externally publish our annual greenhouse gas inventory
Footprint Transparency
12.6
December 31, 2023
50
%
Sustainability
25
The data that we use to measure our Scope 1 emissions fully conforms to what is described in our greenhouse gas inventory management plan
GHG Emissions
12.6
July 31, 2024
25
%
Sustainability
26
The data that we use to measure our Scope 2 emissions fully conforms to what is described in our greenhouse gas inventory management plan
GHG Emissions
12.6
July 31, 2024
25
%
Sustainability
27
The data that we use to measure our Scope 3 emissions fully conforms to what is described in our greenhouse gas inventory management plan
GHG Emissions
12.6
July 31, 2024
25
%
Sustainability
28
We partner with high-quality offset partners to bring our residual carbon emissions to zero
Offset Strategy
12.6
December 31, 2029
0
%
Sustainability
29
If we purchased certified carbon credits in the reporting period, we can report what percentage of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions were offset
Offset Strategy
12.6
December 31, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
30
We track and measure the purchase of carbon offsets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase carbon storage, or enhance greenhouse gas removals from the atmosphere
Offset Strategy
12.6
December 31, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
31
We adopt and integrate an annual strategy to directly reduce our Scope 1 emissions including emissions targets
GHG Emissions
12.6
May 30, 2024
10
%
Sustainability
32
We adopt and integrate an annual strategy to directly reduce our Scope 2 emissions including emissions targets
GHG Emissions
12.6
May 30, 2024
10
%
Sustainability
33
We adopt and integrate an annual strategy to directly reduce our Scope 3 emissions including emissions targets.
GHG Emissions
12.6
May 30, 2024
10
%
Sustainability
34
We describe which Scope 3 categories are most material to us
GHG Emissions
12.6
December 31, 2023
10
%
Sustainability
35
We can report our current carbon intensity for Scopes 1 and 2 (measured in metric tons of carbon dioxide per one million USD of revenue), not including the use of carbon credits or offsets
GHG Emissions
12.6
March 30, 2024
10
%
Sustainability
36
We report our carbon intensity for Scopes 1 and 2, measured in tons of carbon dioxide per one million USD of revenue, including the use of carbon credits or offsets
GHG Emissions
12.6
March 30, 2024
10
%
Sustainability
37
We report the water conservation methods that have been implemented at the majority of our offices
Water Consumption
6.4
June 30, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
38
We monitor our annual water use in liters and cubic meters
Water Consumption
6.4
December 31, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
39
We report our annual total water use in liters and cubic meters
Water Consumption
6.4
December 31, 2024
0
%
Finance
40
We track and measure annual materials consumption and waste management in metric tonnes
Data Collection (Materials & Waste)
12.5
December 31, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
41
We recycle paper and cardboard waste
Recycling
12.5
December 31, 2024
25
%
Sustainability
42
We recycle toners and ink cartridges
Recycling
12.5
December 31, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
43
We recycle information technology equipment
Recycling
12.5
December 31, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
44
We recycle other items not captured in paper, plastic, glass, information technology, printer materials
Recycling
12.5
December 31, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
45
We annually measure the metric tonnes of our recycled and reused materials
Waste Disposal
12.5
December 31, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
46
We are able to verify that our hazardous waste is always disposed of responsibly, including batteries, paint, electronic equipment, etc.
Waste Disposal
12.4
March 30, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
47
We report on approximately by what percentage we reduce solid and hazardous waste generation (normalized for revenue changes) over the past 12 months
Waste Generation
12.4
June 30, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
48
We report the total weight of non-hazardous waste diverted from landfill in metric tonnes per quarter
Waste Generation
12.4
June 30, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
49
We report the total cost of managing non-hazardous and hazardous waste in USD per quarter
Waste Management
12.4
December 31, 2024
0
%
Finance
50
We report targets for reducing hazardous and non-hazardous waste from landfill
Waste Management
12.4
June 30, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
51
We report the environmentally preferred products we purchase for our offices
Facilities
12.7
December 31, 2025
0
%
Procurement
52
We report the kind of facilities that our business operates in (owned, leased, virtual, etc.)
Facilities
12.6
March 30, 2024
50
%
Property
53
We report the percentage of company facilities (by area, both owned and leased) that are certified by an accredited green building program
Facilities
12.6
March 30, 2024
50
%
Property
54
We work with our landlord to improve energy efficiency and water efficiency in leased offices
Facilities
12.6
June 30, 2024
0
%
Property
We will enable our people to be net-zero citizens
Our commitment to net zero will be backed by a global network of LRQA colleagues who want to make a difference. We will develop the tools, training and engagement to empower our people to have a net-zero impact on the planet both in our work and daily lives.
Ambition 2 Breakdown
Sort by
No.
Key Performance Indicators
Category
UN Sustainable Development Goal
Delivery Date
Progress
Lead Function
55
We report how many colleagues receive environmental training
ESG Training
12.8
December 31, 2024
10
%
Learning & Development
56
All members of our Executive Committee receive environmental training
ESG Training
12.8
December 31, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
58
All non-executive and non-managerial colleagues receive environmental training
ESG Training
12.8
December 31, 2025
0
%
Learning & Development
58
All colleagues in non-management positions receive environmental training
ESG Training
12.8
December 31, 2025
0
%
Learning & Development
59
Our environmental training is evaluated as "favourable" by 90 percent of our colleagues
ESG Training
12.8
December 31, 2026
0
%
Learning & Development
60
We provide tools and resources that enable colleagues to measure and reduce their carbon footprint at LRQA and in their daily lives
Colleague Footprint
12.8
December 31, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
61
We develop resources that educate and engage colleagues to reduce their carbon footprint
Colleague Footprint
12.8
June 30, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
62
We guarantee that our colleagues are net-zero in their work at LRQA
Colleague Footprint
12.6
December 31, 2028
0
%
Sustainability
63
We have programs or policies in place to reduce the environmental footprint caused by business travel and commuting
Environmental Programs & Policies
12.6
December 31, 2024
10
%
Sustainability
64
We have programs and policies to promote sustainable consumption
Environmental Education
12.2
June 30, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
65
We promote our internal environmental services and advocacy
Environmental Education
12.6
September 30, 2024
50
%
Sustainability
66
We encourage good environmental stewardship in how colleagues manage their virtual offices
Environmental Education
12.8
December 31, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
We will be a net-positive contributor to biodiversity
Because all of humanity’s actions are interconnected, we know that we must go beyond net-zero. In order to give more to the environment than we take out, we will invest in find the best possible ways that have a net positive impact on the biodiversity of the planet.
Ambition 3 Breakdown
Sort by
No.
Key Performance Indicators
Category
UN Sustainable Development Goal
Delivery Date
Progress
Lead Function
67
We have a biodiversity strategy that is internally and externally published annually
Biodiversity
15.5
December 31, 2026
0
%
Sustainability
68
Our products, services or processes are structured to restore or preserve the environment
Governance
12.2
January 1, 2023
100
%
Sustainability
69
We report if any company sites or operations operate on or near biodiversity-sensitive areas
Biodiversity
15.5
December 31, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
Ambition 1 Breakdown
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Notable KPIs
#
1
We are part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
#
2
We are a participant of the Climate Disclosure Project
#
3
We have obtained an environmental management system (EMS) certification in every location that we work
No.
Key Performance Indicators
Category
UN Sustainable Development Goal
Delivery Date
Progress
Lead Function
1
We are part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Assessments
12.6
March 31, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
2
We are a participant of the Climate Disclosure Project
Governance
12.6
June 30, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
3
We have obtained an environmental management system (EMS) certification in every location that we work
Governance
12.6
December 31, 2028
5
%
Sustainability
4
We have an environmental management system that covers waste generation, energy usage, water usage, and carbon emissions
Governance
12.6
December 31, 2024
33
%
Sustainability
5
We report the systems we used in energy conservation or efficiency measures for our corporate facilities (by square feet) in the past year
Governance
12.6
June 30, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
6
We routinely seek out standards and accreditations to inform and verify our ESG strategy
Governance
12.6
June 30, 2024
33
%
Sustainability
7
We are able to describe our company environmental strategy initiatives
Strategy
12.6
January 1, 2023
100
%
Sustainability
8
We track and measure the environmental consulting or environmental solution services we offer to clients
Data Collection
12.6
January 1, 2023
100
%
Sustainability
9
We track and measure the environmental impacts of our projects and services we offer our clients
Data Collection
12.6
June 30, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
10
We track our fuel consumption from non-renewable sources per quarter
Energy Consumption (non-renewable)
12.6
June 30, 2024
0
%
Finance
11
We track our electricity purchased from non-renewable sources per quarter
Energy Consumption (non-renewable)
12.6
June 30, 2023
0
%
Finance
12
We track our other energy consumption from non-renewable sources per quarter
Energy Consumption (non-renewable)
12.6
June 30, 2024
0
%
Finance
13
We track our annual total energy used from renewable resources in gigajoules
Energy Consumption (renewable)
12.6
December 31, 2024
0
%
Finance
14
We track what percentage of energy use is produced from renewable sources, including electricity and other energy consumption (heating, hot water, etc.)
Energy Consumption (renewable)
12.6
December 31, 2024
0
%
Finance
15
We track what percentage of energy use is produced from low-impact renewable sources, including electricity and other energy consumption (heating, hot water, etc.)
Energy Consumption (renewable)
12.6
December 31, 2024
0
%
Finance
16
We track our fuel consumption from renewable sources per quarter
Energy Consumption (renewable)
12.6
December 31, 2024
0
%
Finance
17
We track our electricity purchased from renewable sources per quarter
Energy Consumption (renewable)
12.6
December 31, 2024
0
%
Finance
18
We track our other energy consumption from renewable sources per quarter
Energy Consumption (renewable)
12.6
December 31, 2024
0
%
Finance
19
We track our total energy consumption, including electricity and other energy consumption from heating, hot water, etc. and can report this on a quarterly or annual basis
Energy Consumption (total)
12.6
June 30, 2023
0
%
Finance
20
We track our total energy cost per quarter in USD
Energy Consumption (total)
12.6
June 30, 2024
0
%
Finance
21
We are able to describe our initiatives to achieve energy requirement reductions in the past quarter
Energy Reduction (general)
12.6
June 30, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
22
We monitor and report our reduction of energy consumption of information technology infrastrucutre
Energy Reduction (IT)
12.6
June 30, 2024
0
%
Finance
23
We monitor and report our reduction of energy consumption of lighting systems
Energy Reduction (lighting)
12.6
June 30, 2024
0
%
Finance
24
We internally and externally publish our annual greenhouse gas inventory
Footprint Transparency
12.6
December 31, 2023
50
%
Sustainability
25
The data that we use to measure our Scope 1 emissions fully conforms to what is described in our greenhouse gas inventory management plan
GHG Emissions
12.6
July 31, 2024
25
%
Sustainability
26
The data that we use to measure our Scope 2 emissions fully conforms to what is described in our greenhouse gas inventory management plan
GHG Emissions
12.6
July 31, 2024
25
%
Sustainability
27
The data that we use to measure our Scope 3 emissions fully conforms to what is described in our greenhouse gas inventory management plan
GHG Emissions
12.6
July 31, 2024
25
%
Sustainability
28
We partner with high-quality offset partners to bring our residual carbon emissions to zero
Offset Strategy
12.6
December 31, 2029
0
%
Sustainability
29
If we purchased certified carbon credits in the reporting period, we can report what percentage of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions were offset
Offset Strategy
12.6
December 31, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
30
We track and measure the purchase of carbon offsets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase carbon storage, or enhance greenhouse gas removals from the atmosphere
Offset Strategy
12.6
December 31, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
31
We adopt and integrate an annual strategy to directly reduce our Scope 1 emissions including emissions targets
GHG Emissions
12.6
May 30, 2024
10
%
Sustainability
32
We adopt and integrate an annual strategy to directly reduce our Scope 2 emissions including emissions targets
GHG Emissions
12.6
May 30, 2024
10
%
Sustainability
33
We adopt and integrate an annual strategy to directly reduce our Scope 3 emissions including emissions targets.
GHG Emissions
12.6
May 30, 2024
10
%
Sustainability
34
We describe which Scope 3 categories are most material to us
GHG Emissions
12.6
December 31, 2023
10
%
Sustainability
35
We can report our current carbon intensity for Scopes 1 and 2 (measured in metric tons of carbon dioxide per one million USD of revenue), not including the use of carbon credits or offsets
GHG Emissions
12.6
March 30, 2024
10
%
Sustainability
36
We report our carbon intensity for Scopes 1 and 2, measured in tons of carbon dioxide per one million USD of revenue, including the use of carbon credits or offsets
GHG Emissions
12.6
March 30, 2024
10
%
Sustainability
37
We report the water conservation methods that have been implemented at the majority of our offices
Water Consumption
6.4
June 30, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
38
We monitor our annual water use in liters and cubic meters
Water Consumption
6.4
December 31, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
39
We report our annual total water use in liters and cubic meters
Water Consumption
6.4
December 31, 2024
0
%
Finance
40
We track and measure annual materials consumption and waste management in metric tonnes
Data Collection (Materials & Waste)
12.5
December 31, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
41
We recycle paper and cardboard waste
Recycling
12.5
December 31, 2024
25
%
Sustainability
42
We recycle toners and ink cartridges
Recycling
12.5
December 31, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
43
We recycle information technology equipment
Recycling
12.5
December 31, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
44
We recycle other items not captured in paper, plastic, glass, information technology, printer materials
Recycling
12.5
December 31, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
45
We annually measure the metric tonnes of our recycled and reused materials
Waste Disposal
12.5
December 31, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
46
We are able to verify that our hazardous waste is always disposed of responsibly, including batteries, paint, electronic equipment, etc.
Waste Disposal
12.4
March 30, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
47
We report on approximately by what percentage we reduce solid and hazardous waste generation (normalized for revenue changes) over the past 12 months
Waste Generation
12.4
June 30, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
48
We report the total weight of non-hazardous waste diverted from landfill in metric tonnes per quarter
Waste Generation
12.4
June 30, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
49
We report the total cost of managing non-hazardous and hazardous waste in USD per quarter
Waste Management
12.4
December 31, 2024
0
%
Finance
50
We report targets for reducing hazardous and non-hazardous waste from landfill
Waste Management
12.4
June 30, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
51
We report the environmentally preferred products we purchase for our offices
Facilities
12.7
December 31, 2025
0
%
Procurement
52
We report the kind of facilities that our business operates in (owned, leased, virtual, etc.)
Facilities
12.6
March 30, 2024
50
%
Property
53
We report the percentage of company facilities (by area, both owned and leased) that are certified by an accredited green building program
Facilities
12.6
March 30, 2024
50
%
Property
54
We work with our landlord to improve energy efficiency and water efficiency in leased offices
Facilities
12.6
June 30, 2024
0
%
Property
Ambition 2 Breakdown
Sort by
Notable KPIs
#
60
We provide tools and resources that enable colleagues to measure and reduce their carbon footprint at LRQA and in their daily lives
#
62
We guarantee that our colleagues are net-zero in their work at LRQA
#
63
We have programs or policies in place to reduce the environmental footprint caused by business travel and commuting
No.
Key Performance Indicators
Category
UN Sustainable Development Goal
Delivery Date
Progress
Lead Function
55
We report how many colleagues receive environmental training
ESG Training
12.8
December 31, 2024
10
%
Learning & Development
56
All members of our Executive Committee receive environmental training
ESG Training
12.8
December 31, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
58
All non-executive and non-managerial colleagues receive environmental training
ESG Training
12.8
December 31, 2025
0
%
Learning & Development
58
All colleagues in non-management positions receive environmental training
ESG Training
12.8
December 31, 2025
0
%
Learning & Development
59
Our environmental training is evaluated as "favourable" by 90 percent of our colleagues
ESG Training
12.8
December 31, 2026
0
%
Learning & Development
60
We provide tools and resources that enable colleagues to measure and reduce their carbon footprint at LRQA and in their daily lives
Colleague Footprint
12.8
December 31, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
61
We develop resources that educate and engage colleagues to reduce their carbon footprint
Colleague Footprint
12.8
June 30, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
62
We guarantee that our colleagues are net-zero in their work at LRQA
Colleague Footprint
12.6
December 31, 2028
0
%
Sustainability
63
We have programs or policies in place to reduce the environmental footprint caused by business travel and commuting
Environmental Programs & Policies
12.6
December 31, 2024
10
%
Sustainability
64
We have programs and policies to promote sustainable consumption
Environmental Education
12.2
June 30, 2025
0
%
Sustainability
65
We promote our internal environmental services and advocacy
Environmental Education
12.6
September 30, 2024
50
%
Sustainability
66
We encourage good environmental stewardship in how colleagues manage their virtual offices
Environmental Education
12.8
December 31, 2024
0
%
Sustainability
Ambition 3 Breakdown
Sort by
Notable KPIs
#
67
We have a biodiversity strategy that is internally and externally published annually
#
68
Our products, services or processes are structured to restore or preserve the environment
#
69
We report if any company sites or operations operate on or near biodiversity-sensitive areas
No.
Key Performance Indicators
Category
UN Sustainable Development Goal
Delivery Date
Progress
Lead Function
67
We have a biodiversity strategy that is internally and externally published annually
Biodiversity
15.5
December 31, 2026
0
%
Sustainability
68
Our products, services or processes are structured to restore or preserve the environment
Governance
12.2
January 1, 2023
100
%
Sustainability
69
We report if any company sites or operations operate on or near biodiversity-sensitive areas
