Heneghans ESG & Sustainability Report

ESG & Sustainability Report for Heneghan and Sons Business

Date: May 2025

Executive Summary

This report outlines the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy and sustainability performance. The telecommunications sector plays a critical role in enabling digital infrastructure and connectivity across the UK, and the industry’s environmental and social impacts are increasingly under scrutiny. This report assesses current performance, highlights initiatives, and outlines goals for the future.

1. Environmental Performance

1.1 Carbon Footprint and Energy Usage

• Current Status: The company’s carbon emissions are to be reduce by 18% in 2026 compared to the 2023/24 baseline, primarily through a transition to 100% renewable electricity across all Office’s and switching to energy-efficient hardware.
• Key Initiatives:
• Reduce energy demanding equipment.
• Rollout solar & Battery Storage.
• Move to 50% electric vehicles 0ver next 5 Years.

1.2 E-Waste Management

• Partnered with certified e-waste recyclers.

1.3 Environmental Targets (2025-2030)

• Aiming to achieve 75% of net-zero Scope 1 & 2 by reducing emissions by 2030.
• Scope 3 emissions to be reduced 50% by 2030 through supply chain engagement.

2. Social Impact

2.2 Employee Wellbeing and Diversity

• Workforce diversity: 42% women in the workforce; 28% in leadership roles.
• Introduced flexible working models and mental health support programs.
• Committed member of Inclusive Employers

2.3 Health and Safety

• Achieved a 0.5 incident rate per 100 employees in 2024, down from 0.9 in 2022.
• Comprehensive safety training for all field engineers and contractors.

3. Governance and Ethics

3.1 Corporate Governance

• ESG Committee to be established within the Board of Directors by 2025.
• Transparent ESG reporting aligned with TCFD, SASB, and GRI frameworks.
• Regular ESG risk assessments integrated into enterprise risk management.

3.2 Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

• Zero major data breaches reported in 2024.
• Ongoing investment in cybersecurity, including AI-based threat detection systems.
• All employees undergo annual GDPR and data ethics training.

3.3 Ethical Supply Chain.

• Annual audits of high-risk suppliers to ensure labour rights and environmental standards.

4. Future Priorities

1. Expand climate-related scenario analysis in line with TCFD.
2. Increase engagement with stakeholders on community development.
3. Launch sustainability-linked KPIs for executive remuneration by 2026.

5. Conclusion

As the telecommunications industry becomes increasingly central to digital transformation and national infrastructure, its role in driving sustainability is critical. The company’s ESG efforts to date show progress, but more must be done to meet ambitious long-term goals. A continued commitment to transparency, innovation, and community engagement will ensure lasting value for stakeholders and society.