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In 2023 , AVEVA continued to make progress on its core ESG framework objectives , including enabling the sustainable transformation of industry through its software , modelling environmental stewardship and ethical best practice , and fostering an inclusive workplace culture where every employee feels engaged and empowered to learn and grow .

This fourth edition of the report is AVEVA ’ s first publication of ESG data and workstream advancements aligned to a calendar year reporting period . It details progress made in 2023 to AVEVA ’ s three key pillars : Technology handprint , Operational footprint , and Inclusive culture .

“ Beyond our efforts to reduce our own carbon footprint , we recognise that our biggest opportunity to make a positive impact and accelerate our journey towards NetZero is through our core products , digital

Lisa Wee , Global Head of Sustainability , AVEVA solutions that can help industries improve efficiency , circularity , traceability and resilience ” declared Lisa Wee , Global Head of Sustainability , AVEVA .

With this regard , the company has developed a new green logo programme that has supported in the first six months the deployment of clean tech activities for 25 customers .

In addition , with 13 new case studies quantifying the reduction of emissions AVEVA software enables for customers , the company demonstrates how it walks the talk through tangible achievements contributing to sustainability . Last but not least , hackathons run in 2023 generated 80 sustainability-led technology ideas for future innovations .

2023 also saw the launch of AVEVA ’ s Sustainability Accelerator programme the purpose of which is to advance sustainability use cases and capabilities across the company ’ s portfolio and partner ecosystem , including via AVEVA ’ s industrial intelligence platform , CONNECT .

“ AVEVA ’ s Sustainability Accelerator programme aims to enable faster uptake of existing sustainability solutions across the industrial landscape , while we continue to invest in product capabilities and partnerships that will push out the frontiers of sustainability innovation for industry ” said

Joana Mainguy , Director of Sustainability in charge of the programme .

AVEVA has pioneered a new standard for green software : since the end of 2023 , 31 % of its portfolio has built-in power consumption measurement technology .

In 2023 , AVEVA met 4 out of the 15 2025 ESG targets including 93 % reduction in scope 1 and scope 2 emissions through a combination of measures : the company procured 100 % of renewable electricity in all global markets as per RE100 criteria , reduced its overall fleet of 21 % over the year , and counted hybrid or electric vehicles for 25 % of the remaining fleet .

Notable achievements related to upstream emissions include a 36 % decrease in purchased goods and services and a 49 % decrease in business travel emissions . The latter goes beyond our 2025 ESG goal of a 20 % reduction .

Regarding the scope 3 , AVEVA has integrated e-waste data in the inventory under the waste category to report another significant achievement .

“ Our initial target of diverting 5 tons of e-waste from landfill in 2025 was surpassed by 22.75 tons in 2023 . 100 % of e-waste sent to our disposal partner is now diverted from landfill ,” explained Wee . p

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