Kinly — full event log
Every event we have on file across every reporting year. The Data-by-year tab summarises the top 10 per year; this page shows them all.
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In 2024, Kinly completed risk mapping of all suppliers with average annual spend over €5,000 using EcoVadis. Analysis identified 12 suppliers to directly engage with to reduce modern slavery risk.
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In 2024, Kinly developed a Sustainable Procurement Policy embedding sustainability considerations (including human rights and modern slavery) into procurement principles and processes.
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Kinly uses the EcoVadis platform to standardise sustainability performance reporting from major suppliers, requiring all major suppliers to either have valid scorecards or plans to move to standardised reporting. Risk mapping covers all suppliers with annual spend over €5,000, scoring them on environmental, social and ethical risks based on industry, geography, spend, criticality and public sustainability performance. Performance is reviewed through quarterly and annual business reviews.
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2023· 7 events
Kinly aligned its sustainability strategy with SDGs 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, and 17.
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Kinly requires its largest and most important suppliers to undergo independent EcoVadis sustainability assessments covering environment, labour & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Of 97 relevant suppliers (>NOK 50,000/yr spend), 17 had completed full EcoVadis ratings by mid-2024. Sustainability assessments are included in the annual supplier evaluation. Supplier Code of Conduct compliance is contractually required, including pass-through to sub-suppliers.
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Kinly received EcoVadis Silver rating in 2023, covering environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
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Kinly tracks number of suppliers that sign the Supplier Code of Conduct and confirm compliance with the Transparency Act (Åpenhetsloven). Stated goal: 100%.
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Kinly identifies its highest supply-chain risks at the raw-material end of the AV electronics value chain — mining of gold, lithium, cobalt, tin, aluminium and rare earths, which is associated with child/forced labour and water pollution. Mitigation is via the Kinly Supplier Code of Conduct (in force >8 years), EcoVadis risk scoring, and corrective action plans for high-risk suppliers.
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In late 2023, Kinly began working with EcoVadis for independent risk management of the full supply chain. All significant suppliers (avg annual purchases > NOK 50,000) are now tracked on the platform with risk scores. Plans to expand to all suppliers regardless of spend by 2025.
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Kinly provides AV, video and collaboration solutions, and frames its core offering as enabling hybrid work that reduces emissions. The company positions sustainability as central to its business mission ('vårt samfunnsoppdrag og eksistensgrunnlag er basert på bærekraft').
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2022· 15 events
Committed to procure certified 100% renewable electricity for all controlled Kinly sites by 2025. As of Dec 2022, 98% of Scope 2 emissions were on REGO certified renewable supply.
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Kinly committed to net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest, with consideration of Scope 1&2 net zero by 2035. Net Zero Journey roadmap published.
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Kinly engaged external consultancy Intu Veritas to gather Scope 3 data and align with ISO 14064-1. Expected to be active for 2024 reporting year.
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Maintains environmental management system across the UK with UKAS ISO 14001:2015 certification.
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In 2022 London head office: 30% of fluorescent fittings replaced with LED, 75% of warehouse high-level lighting and 30% of external lighting upgraded to LED. 30% of air conditioning replaced with modern energy-efficient appliances with lower GHG potential. Passive infrared sensors with ~15 min timers in most of the building. Auto-switch off systems for utilities, heating, cooling and lighting outside working hours.
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In 2022 Kinly rolled out new laptops to most employees, achieving a 7% CO2e reduction on a laptop-by-laptop basis. Planned 30% reduction in printers across office portfolio completed, reducing both paper and energy usage.
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Carbon reporting baseline will in due course be moved from 2021 to the 2022 reporting year due to better data gathering and reporting.
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Business consolidated number of UK offices by downsizing or closing some properties in 2021 and 2022, reducing Scope 2 emissions.
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Kinly committed to procure certified 100% renewable electricity for all Kinly sites under its supply control by 2025. As of Dec 2022, 98% of Scope 2 emissions were already covered by REGO (Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin) certified renewable supply. Two leased offices remain outside direct control; Kinly is working with landlords to switch them to 100% renewables. When renewables are factored in, 2022 emissions decreased 23% (66.1 tCO2e reduction) vs 2021 baseline.
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Closed over-capacity offices and consolidated business operations to a smaller property footprint during 2021 and 2022 reporting periods. Signed lease on new London head office with vastly improved sustainability credentials compared to previous property. Target: all new properties to be BREEAM/LEED carbon neutral from 2030.
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Plans to work with suppliers to understand their emissions and encourage them to set SBTi-aligned carbon reduction targets. Revising procurement policy to require circular policies/strategies, durability, ease of maintenance and recycling. New partners onboarded will be required to demonstrate commitment to reducing GHG emissions as part of their contract.
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From 2022 reporting year, waste KPI expanded to capture all waste streams (previously WEEE only in 2021).
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Achieving 100% Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV) fleet by 2035, plus EV salary sacrifice scheme planned.
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Kinly targets 100% Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV) fleet by 2035 and plans to launch an EV Salary Sacrifice scheme for UK workforce. Vehicle trackers are used to select the nearest vehicle to work activity and encourage improved driving styles, supported by extended driver training.
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Kinly promotes an 'e-conferencing facility first' approach to client meetings, helping clients reduce daily commutes and overall business travel via visual collaboration solutions. Considering PAS 2060 verified carbon neutrality which would allow services to clients to be counted as zero emissions.
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