HH Global Limited — 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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2023· 10 events

Target: EcoVadis Platinum in FY2024Data confidence — high

Aim to achieve EcoVadis platinum status in FY2024 (top 1% of businesses rated globally).

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Primary: Living Wage and ethical labour practicesData confidence — med

Living Wage commitment on track for completion in 2025, ensuring HH Global is a Living Wage employer and that Tier 1 supply chain partners have a Living Wage Policy in place. Aligned to UN SDGs 8 and 10.

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Global Whistleblowing policy and reporting provider introducedData confidence — high

In January 2023, HH Global introduced a global approach to the reporting of whistleblowing concerns using a trusted external party, replacing fragmented country-level approaches.

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Target: 100% employee modern slavery training by March 2024Data confidence — high

Commitment to training 100% of employees on modern slavery fundamentals during FY2024, developed in partnership with Unseen.

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Dependent: Supplier engagement via Sustainable Procurement FrameworkData confidence — high

HH Global's industry-leading Sustainable Procurement Framework (SPF), launched May 2022, educates the supply chain on the UN SDGs and drives measurable outcomes across all 17 goals. Over 600 supply chain partners covering $1B+ procurement spend across 45 countries have been onboarded. The program assesses suppliers on human rights, working conditions, ethics, environment and community engagement, with annual awards and improvement pathways. Plans to add Modern Slavery training via SPF in FY2025.

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EcoVadis Gold status achievedData confidence — high

2023 EcoVadis submission saw HH Global achieve gold status with highest ever score, placing them in top 5% of businesses rated globally.

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Target: scale modern slavery training to 900 suppliers in FY2024Data confidence — high

To roll out modern slavery training throughout supply chain using SPF model to reach 900 suppliers in financial year 2024.

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Dependent: Purchased goods and services carbon reductionData confidence — med

As a procurement partner managing $2.5B+ of spend through 8,500 suppliers, HH Global's primary climate lever is reducing emissions embedded in purchased goods and services. The company reports +44k metric tons of carbon reduction in purchased goods and services for FY2023, driven through supplier engagement and sustainable sourcing decisions.

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UN SDG commitments (8, 10, 12, 13)Data confidence — high

HH Global continues to work towards Sustainability and ESG targets centered around UN SDGs 8, 10, 12 and 13. Living Wage commitment on track for completion in 2025.

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Sustainable Procurement Framework launchedData confidence — high

May 2022 release of Sustainable Procurement Framework (SPF) program. Onboarded over 600 supply chain partners, covering over $1 billion of procurement spend across 45 countries. Plan to release Modern Slavery training via SPF platform in FY2025.

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2022· 17 events

Primary: Office energy and single-use plastic eliminationData confidence — high

Eliminate single-use plastics in HH Global offices by 2025 - assessments completed in Leatherhead and Tokyo, with nine additional sites underway across APAC, North America, LATAM and EMEA. Office electricity usage mapped across all sites to support 100% renewable target.

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New global Human Rights, Working Conditions and DEI policiesData confidence — high

Human Rights policy updated October 2022; Working Conditions policy and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy introduced as global policies in October 2022.

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Baseline year updated to FY22affects scope 3 co2eData confidence — high

Given the recent acquisition, improvements in data collection and subsequent increase in carbon footprint, the base year for targets was updated to 2022.

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100% renewable energy in operations by 2025affects renewable energy pctData confidence — high

HH Global committed to sourcing 100% of required electricity from certified renewable sources by 2025, using RECs where direct sourcing not possible.

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Acquisition of InnerWorkings expanded facilities from 39 to 84affects scope 3 co2eData confidence — high

During this reporting year, HH Global's acquisition of InnerWorkings increased facilities from 39 to 84, resulting in a significant increase in emissions. Also added 3 additional GHG categories (waste in operations, customer shipping, end-of-life treatment of sold products).

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Net-Zero by 2040 target set; 50% by 2030, 90% by 2040Data confidence — high

Following SBTi's introduction of new Net-Zero standard at COP26, HH Global set targets to reduce Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions by 50% by 2030 and 90% by 2040 from a 2022 baseline.

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Living wage and supplier ESG targets by 2025Data confidence — high

100% of tier 1 suppliers required to confirm living wage policy, align with environmental/social standards, and receive SDG guidance by 2025.

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Added 3 Scope 3 categories: waste in operations, customer shipping, end-of-lifeaffects scope 3 co2eData confidence — high

Improved data collection now includes additional categories including waste generated in operations, customer shipping and end-of-life treatment of sold products.

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Brand refresh and 'Plant A Tree' sponsorshipData confidence — med

HH Global refreshed brand and identity, sponsoring 'Plant A Tree' program to mark sustainable marketing vision.

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Retained EcoVadis Gold rating; improved CDP ratingData confidence — high

Retained and improved EcoVadis Gold rating (top 1% of companies); CDP sustainability rating improved for second consecutive year.

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Increase recycled content by 20% by 2025 vs 2021 baselineaffects recycled content input pctData confidence — high

Target to educate clients about alternatives to plastic/cellulosic materials and increase use of recycled content in production by 20% by 2025 (vs 2021 baseline). FY22 status: improvement area as recycled content fell from 24.9% to 23%.

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100% renewable electricity by 2025 via RECs and renewable sourcingData confidence — high

HH Global has committed to sourcing 100% of required electricity from certified renewable sources by 2025. Where direct renewable sourcing is not possible, they will purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). They plan to work with a renewable energy project developer to support selection of high-quality RECs whenever moving an office's energy supply to renewables is not possible. Mapping and reporting electricity usage across all sites is ongoing.

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Dependent: End-of-life treatment of sold productsData confidence — high

15% of Scope 3 emissions (~148k tCO2e) arise from end-of-life treatment of sold marketing products. Digital screen media calculator now factors in recycling and disposal practices alongside packaging, weight, screen counts, and renewable-powered usage to give clients visibility into lifecycle impact.

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Nature-based solutions and 10% neutralization by 2040Data confidence — high

As part of Net-Zero milestones, HH Global commits to ongoing investment in nature-based solutions and 10% neutralization by 2040 (alongside 90% absolute reduction). The firm explicitly criticizes low-quality carbon offsets, noting 'many existing carbon offsets are of inadequate quality and hard to verify, with some even increasing global emissions. The new Net-Zero standard allows less room for companies to cut corners.'

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Dependent: Decarbonize purchased goods (paper/card) supply chainData confidence — high

82.7% of total emissions (820,768 tCO2e) come from purchased goods and services, mostly large volumes of paper and card products. HH Global works closely with suppliers and logistics partners to encourage renewable energy switch and source environmentally friendly materials. The Sustainable Procurement Framework (SPF) drives supplier ESG maturity progression across ~8,600 strategic suppliers.

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Dependent: Upstream transport and distribution optimizationData confidence — med

3.99% of Scope 3 emissions come from upstream transportation and distribution. Logistics capabilities and embedded teams (e.g. adidas) optimize supply chain routing to reduce transport emissions.

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Primary: Hub carbon calculator for client campaign decarbonisationData confidence — high

Hub proprietary technology platform provides automated carbon emissions estimates at quotation stage by leveraging the CO2 calculator with a dataset built from +$2.3B industry spend. All client quotations now carry a carbon estimate; in FY22 material assessments expanded to ceramics, metals, fabrics, and glass. Bayer Principles Programme delivered combined saving of 1,092 tCO2e (93% of 1,170 ton joint target).

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