Roland Berger — 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 will initiate review of near-term SBTi targets, committing to lower Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2028 vs 2019, raising the bar further compared to previous targets.
sustainability_report p.42
In Q1 2024, more than 40 professionals from Amane Advisors, a consulting firm specializing in water projects, resource recovery and energy recovery, joined Roland Berger.
sustainability_report p.42
2023· 18 events
Business travel represents 73% of total footprint and is the dominant decarb lever. Achieved 25% per capita reduction vs 2019 baseline; targeting 50% by 2028. Minimize Weeks initiative pilots reducing travel emissions ~40% on selected projects via rotating on-site presence and split teams. CO2 Dashboard provides individual-level transparency. Rolling out Carbon Guru tool in 2024 to optimize staffing.
sustainability_report p.31
Extended leasing period for company mobile phones and laptops from two to three years, starting Germany Q4 2023 and globally 2024. Offers refurbished device option to all employees. Each new laptop carries 400-600 kg CO2e in production emissions.
sustainability_report p.34
Operates a Beyond Value Chain Mitigation approach distinct from inventory offsets. Leases 151 hectares of forest in Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO site since 2021, absorbing ~1,000 t CO2 annually. Funds WWF projects in Brazil's Cerrado (2,000+ spring sources) and Baltic Sea seagrass meadows. Preparing first purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificates (SAFc) via SkyNRG (RSB/CORSIA certified) for ~500 tCO2e savings on book-and-claim basis. Removals not counted toward firm's own net zero targets.
sustainability_report p.32
Reduced Scope 1 by 11% vs 2022 mainly through ongoing electrification of vehicle fleet. As of 2024, all new company cars will be fully electric.
sustainability_report p.29
Roland Berger updated its near-term SBTi targets for 2028. The business travel emissions reduction goal per capita has been increased from 40% to 50% compared to 2019 baseline.
sustainability_report p.31
Long-term net zero target validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Plans to cut Scope 3 emissions by at least 97% in intensity by 2040, plus 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2.
sustainability_report p.5
In line with commitment to full transparency, included 50% share of emissions by joint venture Spielfeld GmbH for the first time in 2023 figures under Scope 3.15 Investments (188 tCO2e).
sustainability_report p.30
The flight emission factors issued by the UK government rose by around 30% in 2023 compared to 2022, contributing to business travel intensity growth of 33% per capita.
sustainability_report p.31
In April 2023, Roland Berger Holding GmbH became a Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (KGaA). Also reorganized sustainability activities under a new global ESG unit reporting to Management Board.
sustainability_report p.2
Reports alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals including SDG 3 (Good Health), 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 12 (Responsible Consumption), 13 (Climate Action), 15 (Life on Land), 16 (Peace & Justice), 17 (Partnerships).
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Partners with WWF on biodiversity conservation projects (Cerrado tropical woodland in Brazil; Baltic Sea seagrass meadows). Leases 151 hectares of forest in Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO site since 2021, absorbing ~1,000 t CO2 annually.
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Maintains ISO/IEC 27001 standard certification and operates according to Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX) standards.
sustainability_report p.47
Published Roland Berger Supplier Code of Conduct in 2023, an integral part of all supplier contracts. Setting up dedicated Human Rights Office in 2024 to comply with German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.
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Roland Berger consumed 2,241 MWh of electricity in 2023 of which 2,014 MWh (90%) was renewable, up from 24% in 2019. Targets 100% renewable electricity in offices by 2028 via SBTi-validated commitment. Increases share by purchasing Energy Attribution Certificates accounted for in market-based reporting.
sustainability_report p.31
Consultants traveled almost 8 million km by train in Germany in 2023. Provides BahnCards (rail discount cards) in Germany to incentivize green business travel and Deutschlandticket for non-consulting staff for free public transit commuting.
sustainability_report p.34
Preparing first SAFc purchase via SkyNRG partner using book-and-claim approach. Resulting saving of ~500 tCO2e of business travel emissions. SkyNRG certified by Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) and CORSIA; SAF reduces emissions by at least 82% over lifecycle vs conventional jet fuel.
sustainability_report p.32
Partnered with NGO Climate Fresk for pilot workshops with cross-functional teams across Europe. Rolling out Glacier Academy online ESG/climate/net zero training, mandatory worldwide from 2024.
sustainability_report p.34
Effective April 2023, the legal form of Roland Berger Holding GmbH was changed to a KGaA (partnership limited by shares).
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2022· 16 events
In 2022, launched a process to ensure 20% female representation in all management bodies of Roland Berger Holding. Targets 35% female applicants worldwide by 2024.
sustainability_report p.19
To address Scope 1 emissions from car fleet, Roland Berger is updating its car policy to fully decarbonize the fleet, with incentives for employees to use battery electric vehicles. Increasing the number of EV charging points across offices.
sustainability_report p.33
Across Europe, lowered heating and adapted air-conditioning temperatures to reduce energy consumption. Energy-efficient heating/cooling ceilings in office rooms. IT infrastructure made more energy efficient by moving the last on-premises data centers to the cloud. Local waste reduction initiatives (paper -50%, plastic -70% targets in Brazil; Bring Your Own programs in China).
sustainability_report p.32
Launched BeGreen Week, 36 Sustainability Ambassadors across offices worldwide, new Paris-office sustainability training partnership with ADEME, Climate Fresk workshops, and CO2 Dashboard pilot in Germany providing employees full transparency on business-travel emissions with peer comparison. Plans for global rollout of sustainability training and real-time carbon accounting in 2023.
sustainability_report p.17
Roland Berger has Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated 2028 targets vs 2019 baseline: absolute 60% reduction of Scope 1 & 2 emissions, 40% reduction of business travel emissions per FTE, and 100% renewable electricity in offices. In 2022 achieved 28% S1+2 reduction, 43% business travel reduction, 39% renewable electricity.
sustainability_report p.29
Firm is currently reviewing its net-zero timeline based on the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard to see if targets can be raised further and decarbonization path accelerated. Plans to publish a revised net-zero strategy in 2023.
sustainability_report p.29
Roland Berger retired 27,020 tCO2e of carbon credits in 2022 at an average price of EUR 14/t, with portfolio split 50% removal projects and 50% avoidance projects. Removals included a blue carbon mangrove project in Pakistan's Indus Delta and degraded-land restoration in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Mexico. Explicitly excluded REDD+ projects from the Verra registry due to ongoing controversies and lack of independent verification; will reconsider once concerns are addressed.
sustainability_report p.31
Roland Berger has set an SBTi-validated target of 100% renewable electricity in offices by 2028 (24% baseline 2019, 39% achieved in 2022). The strategy requires renting offices with renewable electricity supply where possible. German offices implemented an energy management system per DIN 16247 in 2019, and Munich, Frankfurt, and Dusseldorf are LEED Gold certified.
sustainability_report p.29
Roland Berger offset just over 27,000 tCO2e in 2022 through carbon credits (50% removal, 50% avoidance projects) and was awarded the Carbon Neutral label by Swiss carbon finance consulting firm South Pole.
sustainability_report p.30
Capital goods were included in Scope 3.1 (Purchased goods & services) in 2019. Starting 2022, broken out separately under Scope 3.2.
sustainability_report p.30
In 2022, Roland Berger renewed its ISO/IEC 27001 standard certification and is in the process of obtaining TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) certification.
sustainability_report p.48
Offices in Munich, Frankfurt, and Dusseldorf certified to LEED Gold standard. German offices implemented an energy management system in accordance with DIN 16247 in 2019.
sustainability_report p.32
Business travel dominates Roland Berger's Scope 3 footprint (91% of total). SBTi target: 40% reduction in business travel emissions per FTE by 2028 vs 2019; achieved 43% reduction in 2022 (from 12.4 to 7.0 tCO2e/FTE). Measures: rethinking project delivery to be more remote, CO2 Dashboard pilot in Germany providing per-employee transparency, incentives for train over plane and battery EVs, plans to include sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), Berger Bike leasing platform.
sustainability_report p.29
Roland Berger aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Highlighted SDGs across chapters include: SDG 3 (Good Health), 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 12 (Responsible Consumption), 13 (Climate Action), 15 (Life on Land), 16 (Peace/Justice), 17 (Partnerships).
sustainability_report p.61
Roland Berger acquired Polarixpartner in September 2022. Despite falling within the cutoff date of December 2022, Polarixpartner data was not included in this report due to new/different data collection structure. Will be included in 2023 ESG report. Brings carbon footprint calculation/optimization capabilities.
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Roland Berger's biggest emissions reduction lever is its work advising clients. Sustainability and Climate Action (SCA) project portfolio grew fivefold from 2020 to 2022, exceeding 250 projects. Most-requested ESG topics: ESG strategy development, circularity and decarbonization strategies for materials, supply chains, and industrial processes. Plans to embed ESG/sustainability in all consulting projects, broadening scope to water, biodiversity, and carbon footprint calculation/optimization (via Polarixpartner acquisition).
sustainability_report p.36
2021· 1 event
In 2021, Roland Berger created the Roland Berger Forest, located in the Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site in Germany. 151 hectares of forest land leased; absorbs more than 1,000 tCO2 each year and preserves biodiversity.
sustainability_report p.32
2020· 1 event
Figures for emission levels reported in Roland Berger 2021 ESG Report with respect to previous reporting year (2020) were amended. The restatement is due to adjustments of the calculations, proofed again in reporting year 2022. The recalculation affects the intensity figures.
sustainability_report p.54