We use research to positively impact the lives of people around the world.
In alignment with our core values, Toluna is dedicated to maintaining exemplary standards in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. We are committed to sustainable operations, minimizing our environmental impact, and promoting ethical business conduct. At the heart of our mission is the commitment to making a positive impact on our people, the planet, and society – leaving a legacy that helps make the world a better place. Our policies ensure we uphold the highest levels of social responsibility and governance integrity, fostering a positive impact on society and the environment.
To achieve point 1 of our ESG strategy, we are dedicated to significantly reducing our carbon emissions as part of our climate action strategy. By implementing sustainable practices and adopting renewable energy sources where feasible, we strive to lessen our environmental impact and contribute positively to global efforts in combating climate change.
As part of the strategy and commitment, we have internally estimated our carbon footprint for FY24 to be ~2,200mtCO2e (metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent). Thanks to our efforts to reduce our footprint, this is down 20% from our estimated FY23 footprint of 2,800mtCO2e. In FY25, we are targeting a further 6% reduction to 2,100mtCO2e.
NB: Toluna has no Scope 1 emissions (emissions from sources we own or control), all our emissions are in Scope 2 (indirect emissions from electricity, heating & cooling) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions from upstream & downstream operations, e.g., travel).
Included in Scope:
Energy consumption in offices
IT hardware
Energy consumption from Cloud hosting
Energy consumption from On-Prem hosting
Business travel
Carbon footprint from emails
We selected two organizations that reflect our values as beneficiaries of our corporate giving. Research is at the heart of both, using our craft to create a more just world and to provide equal professional opportunities to all genders.
ESOMAR Foundation Believes that a fair and peaceful society is deserved by all and recognizes the immense promise that the research community offers to those striving to achieve these goals on a global level. The organization brings volunteers and resources together to execute projects and provide financial support to help and support charities and NGOs to achieve their aims.
Women In Research (WIRe) champions diversity in the marketing research industry by arming women with the tools to develop professionally, build connections and stay inspired. They believe in the positive impact of women in business with the mission to advance the contributions and voice of women in research, both for themselves and for the greater good of the industry.
