FORSTER COMMUNICATIONS – UN GLOBAL COMPACT REPORT 2022 UN GLOBAL COMPACT 2022 ENVIRONMENT PRINCIPLE 7: Businesses should support a EVIDENCE PRIORITIES FOR ONGOING ACTION precautionary approach to environmental We reduced our total CO2 emissions Increase the proportion of our clients who challenges. (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) by 4.1 tonnes. are committed to reducing their emissions PRINCIPLE 8: Undertake initiatives to promote We are on track to achieve our target that to 100% by April 2023. greater environmental responsibility. 100% of our suppliers should have net Reduce our Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 10% PRINCIPLE 9: Encourage the development zero targets by 2022. in line with our Science Based Targets and diffusion of environmentally friendly More than 75% of our income is now from commitment, and continue to reduce our technologies. clients with GHG emission reduction targets, Scope 3 emissions through engagement up from 53% in 2020-21. with our suppliers and reviewing our insurance provision. OVERVIEW We reviewed our banking provision and Explore options for community energy supply pensions scheme and divested from any to the office. We were one of the first PR agencies in the investments in fossil fuels. UK to declare a climate emergency and we We changed our approach to offsetting, Review our use of IT – including emails – to publicly report against our impacts and making sure we only work with accredited identify ways in which we can reduce CO2. emissions across GHG Scopes 1, 2 and 3. providers who remove carbon directly through Seek to develop an integrated approach to We have Science Based Targets to reduce projects such as peat bog restoration and carbon removal through our supply chain, our footprint and actively inspire our clients kelp forests. thereby reducing our need for offsetting. and suppliers to do the same. We are committed to only purchasing plant- based foodstuffs for the office and company meals to help reduce our carbon footprint. 22