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Sustainability & ESG

Our Commitment
to the Planet

Sustainability is not a strategy — it is our reason for existing. Every decision we make is guided by our commitment to environmental responsibility, social impact, and transparent governance.

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2024 ESG Performance

Impact by the Numbers

Independently verified metrics from our 2024 annual ESG disclosure, aligned with GHG Protocol and GRI Standards.

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Tonnes CO₂ Offset Annually
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Renewable-Powered Operations
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Scope 1+2 Emissions Reduced vs 2019
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People with Access to Clean Energy
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Women in leadership roles
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Nationalities on our team
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Major governance violations (ever)
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Revenue to community programmes
ESG Framework

Three Pillars of Responsibility

Our ESG framework is structured around three interconnected pillars — each with measurable targets, annual reporting, and independent third-party verification.

Environmental
E
Environmental
Net zero operations by 2030. Full lifecycle carbon accounting. Biodiversity net gain on every project site. Zero waste to landfill policy across all facilities.
Social
S
Social
Living wage commitment globally. 50% gender parity target by 2028. Local employment prioritisation. Energy access programmes in underserved communities.
Governance
G
Governance
Independent board majority. Anti-corruption and anti-bribery certification. TCFD-aligned climate risk disclosure. Whistleblower protection framework.
Carbon Performance

Scope 1, 2 & 3
Emissions Breakdown

Our independently verified carbon accounts cover all three emission scopes across every market we operate in — tracked in real time through our CarbonLedger™ platform.

Scope 1 — Direct Emissions −82% vs 2019
Scope 2 — Purchased Energy −98% vs 2019
Scope 3 — Value Chain −41% vs 2019
Net Zero Target Progress 74% achieved

Verified by Bureau Veritas — independently audited to GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and ISO 14064.

2024 Emissions Intensity (tCO₂e/MWh)
0.048
2019
Baseline
0.036
2021
0.022
2023
0.013
2024
0.000
Target
2030
Target
Year-on-year reduction
−73%
emissions intensity
since 2019 baseline
Environmental Impact

Real-World Environmental Returns

Every megawatt of renewable capacity we deploy generates quantifiable, lasting environmental benefit — tracked, verified, and publicly disclosed.

8.1 Million People
Our projects provide reliable, affordable clean electricity to over 8 million households and businesses across 28 countries — many in previously underserved regions.
Energy access impact
12.4 Million Tonnes CO₂
Equivalent to removing 2.7 million petrol cars from the road every year. Our annual carbon offset is independently verified to GHG Protocol standards.
Annual emissions avoided
Biodiversity Net Gain
All project sites undergo ecological baseline assessments and must achieve a minimum 10% biodiversity net gain through habitat restoration and management.
Mandatory on all sites
Zero-Waste Construction
Our construction sites operate under a zero-waste-to-landfill policy. In 2024, 97.3% of construction waste was recycled or reused across all active projects.
97.3% waste diverted 2024
Water Stewardship
All facilities operate below water-stress benchmarks. Our solar cleaning programmes use waterless robotic systems, reducing site water consumption by 92% vs. conventional methods.
92% water reduction
Nature-Based Solutions
We invest in verified nature-based carbon removals — reforestation, mangrove restoration, and soil carbon projects — to offset residual hard-to-abate emissions.
Verified to Verra VCS Standard
Net Zero Roadmap

The Path to
Net Zero 2030

Our Net Zero roadmap is science-based, time-bound, and independently reviewed against the Paris Agreement 1.5°C pathway. Every milestone is publicly reported annually.

Completed
In Progress
Planned
Science-Based Target
Aligned to a 1.5°C pathway per SBTi methodology
Approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), 2022
2019
Done
Net Zero Pledge Announced
First energy firm in SEA to commit publicly to net zero by 2030, backed by $2.4B sustainability investment fund.
2021
Done
100% Renewable Operations
All offices, data centres, and operational facilities transition to 100% renewable power via PPAs and on-site generation.
Done
EV Fleet Transition — Phase 1
60% of company vehicle fleet electrified. Full EV transition target: 2025.
2023
Done
Carbon Reduction Initiative Launch
42 active projects delivering 5M t CO₂ displacement per year. Scope 3 supplier engagement programme launched.
Done
SBTi Validation Received
Science Based Targets initiative validates Verdant's 1.5°C-aligned emissions reduction pathway.
2025
Active
Smart Grid Expansion Phase II
AI-powered grid deployments in Europe and Asia-Pacific, integrating distributed energy resources across 8.2M households.
Active
Supply Chain Decarbonisation
100% of tier-1 suppliers required to have verified emissions data by end-2025. Responsible sourcing audit ongoing.
2027
Planned
Green Hydrogen Rollout
Commercial-scale green hydrogen facilities operational in Australia, Chile, and Morocco — targeting hard-to-abate industrial sectors.
Planned
Scope 3 Net Zero
Full value chain net zero across all Scope 3 categories, supported by supplier carbon pricing and nature-based offsets.
2030
Target
Net Zero Mission Achieved
Full net zero across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. 50 GW installed capacity. 10M t CO₂ annual offset via verified NBS. Zero fossil fuel dependency.
UN Sustainable Development Goals

Contributing to the
2030 Agenda

Our work directly contributes to seven of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals — with primary focus on SDG 7 and SDG 13.

7Affordable & Clean Energy
13Climate Action
8Decent Work
9Industry & Innovation
14Life Below Water
15Life on Land
17Partnerships
Certifications & Standards

Independently Verified & Certified

ISO 14001:2015
Environmental Management System — certified across all global operations since 2015.
ISO 50001:2018
Energy Management System — systematic approach to energy performance improvement.
GRI Standards
Global Reporting Initiative — comprehensive ESG disclosure in accordance with GRI Universal Standards.
TCFD Aligned
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures — full climate risk and opportunity reporting.
SBTi Validated
Science Based Targets initiative — emissions reduction targets validated to a 1.5°C-aligned pathway.
ISO 14064:2018
GHG quantification, reporting, and verification — independently audited by Bureau Veritas annually.
SA8000 Certified
Social Accountability International — human rights, labour practices, and workplace safety standards.
B Corp (Pending)
B Corporation certification in progress — measuring social and environmental performance across all operations.
Social Impact

People at the
Heart of Every Project

Renewable energy projects should uplift the communities where they operate. Our social impact framework mandates local hiring, skills transfer, community energy access, and long-term economic development.

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Local jobs created
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Communities supported
$180M
Community investment
Local Employment First

Minimum 60% local workforce requirement on all construction projects. Skills training programmes run alongside every new build.

Energy Access Programmes

5% of every project's value funds community energy access in the host region — free solar installation for schools, clinics, and community centres.

Gender Equity Target

38% women in leadership today, targeting 50% parity by 2028. Active STEM scholarship programmes in 14 countries for women entering clean energy.

ESG Partnership

Align Your Business
with Net Zero

Whether you need ESG advisory, renewable energy procurement, or a full carbon reduction roadmap — our sustainability team is ready to help.

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