Atea’s 2030 Vision
Atea’s mission is to build the future with IT. We believe that information technology, combined with knowledge and creativity, can improve living standards across society and help to achieve a more sustainable future. As one of Europe’s largest resellers of IT infrastructure, Atea is uniquely positioned to facilitate and accelerate a journey towards sustainable IT.
This is our goal with the 2030 Vision – to be a step ahead and drive positive change in our industry.
Sustainable Development Goals and Atea
Agenda 2030 was established by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action for global development. The agenda consists of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 underlying targets to be achieved by the end of this decade. It has been adopted by all UN member states.
At Atea, we are committed to leverage our knowledge and business to contribute to the transformations needed in order to achieve the SDGs. We have identified six primary goals where our efforts have the greatest potential for impact. These are based on an assessment of the underlying targets to each SDG and their link to our identified material sustainability topics.
ESG data section
ENVIRONMENTAL1 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
||
| GHG Emissions | Scope 1 | tCO2e | 3,434.5 | 3,400.7 | 3,830.4 |
| GHG Emissions | Scope 2 - market-based | tCO2e | 6,749.4 | 2,796.7 | 2,011.3 |
| GHG Emissions | Scope 2 - location-based | tCO2e | 2,265.2 | 2,016.0 | 2,403.1 |
| GHG Emissions | Scope 3 | tCO2e | 804,568 | 957,773 | 884,375 |
| GHG Emissions | Category 1 - Purchased Goods and Services | tCO2e | 791,652 | 942,086 | 867,334 |
| GHG Emissions | Category 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Activities | tCO2e | 1,452.8 | 1,912.3 | 1,627.1 |
| GHG Emissions | Category 4 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution | tCO2e | 5,974.7 | 9,125.2 | 9,130.7 |
| GHG Emissions | Category 5 - Waste Generated in Operations | tCO2e | 238.1 | 243.0 | 292.4 |
| GHG Emissions | Category 6 - Business Travel | tCO2e | 2,034.5 | 1,880.9 | 3,749.1 |
| GHG Emissions | Category 7 - Employee Commuting | tCO2e | 1,629.7 | 1,723.5 | 1,552.4 |
| GHG Emissions | Category 9 - Downstream Transportation and Distribution | tCO2e | 1,586.6 | 802.2 | 651.5 |
| GHG Emissions | Category 13 - Downstream Leased Assets | tCO2e | - | - | 37.9 |
| GHG Emissions | Upstream activities | tCO2e | 802,981.6 | 956,971.1 | 883,685.7 |
| GHG Emissions | Downstream activities | tCO2e | 1,586.6 | 802.2 | 689.4 |
| Emissions Intensity | tCO2e emissions intensity per revenue in MNOK | tCO2e | 0.218 | 0.128 | 0.120 |
| Emissions Intensity | tCO2e emissions intensity per full time employee | tCO2e | 1.398 | 0.816 | 0.766 |
| Energy Usage | Electricity consumption | MWh | 29,502 | 26,808 | 30,008 |
| Energy Usage | Share of renewable electricity | % | 48% | 78% | 87% |
| Energy Usage | Share of renewable energy | % | 35% | 51% | 58% |
| Water Usage | Water consumption | m3 | 8,735.0 | 6,932.0 | 8,983.8 |
| Waste Generated | Hazardous waste | kg | 19,166 | 9,244 | 2,293 |
| Waste Generated | Non-hazardous waste | kg | 2,144,296 | 1,904,213 | 1,811,421 |
| Gas Pollutants | VOC emissions | Tonnes | 1.01 | 1.02 | 1.38 |
| Gas Pollutants | NOx emissions | Tonnes | 12.11 | 11.8 | 13.23 |
| Gas Pollutants | SOx emissions | Tonnes | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Gas Pollutants | PM emissions | Tonnes | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.17 |
| 1 More information available in Carbon Footprint report. | |||||
SOCIAL |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
|
| Employee | Employees at year end | 7,478 | 7,764 | 8,258 |
| Employee | Employee turnover | 17.6% | 16.7% | 16.5% |
| Employees by age group | < 30 | 1,349 | 1,344 | 1,419 |
| Employees by age group | 30-50 | 4,145 | 4,307 | 4,467 |
| Employees by age group | > 50 | 1,984 | 2,113 | 2,372 |
| Gender Diversity | Employees, male | 76% | 75% | 74% |
| Gender Diversity | Employees, female | 24% | 25% | 26% |
| Gender Diversity | Leadership, male | n/a1 | 71% | 73% |
| Gender Diversity | Leadership, female | n/a1 | 29% | 27% |
| Employee | Lost time injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Employee | Absence rate | 2.1% | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| 1 Data on gender distribution in leadership positions were not collected in 2020. | ||||
GOVERNANCE |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
|
| Board Diversity | Percentage of board seats occupied by women (as compared to total) | 38% (3 of 8) | 38% (3 of 8) | 38% (3 of 8) |
| Supplier Code of Conduct | Supplier Code of Conduct in place | YES | YES | YES |
| Ethics & Anti-Corruption | Ethics and/or Anti-Corruption covered by Code of Conduct | YES | YES | YES |
| Ethics & Anti-Corruption | Completion rate of training in support of the Code of Conduct | 100% | 100% | 96% |
| Data Privacy | Data Privacy policy in place | YES | YES | YES |
| Data Privacy | Compliant with GDPR rules | YES | YES | YES |
| Disclosure Practices | Reports on specific UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | YES | YES | YES |
| Environmental Operations | Climate Policy in place | YES | YES | YES |
| Environmental Operations | Climate target approved by Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) | YES | YES | YES |
| External Assurance | Sustainability disclosures assured by a third party | - | YES | YES |
Certifications
Having robust and externally verified management systems in place is a core component of effective operations, and a critical part of the foundation for our sustainability work. Below you will find our various certifications in line with best practices and business standards in the IT industry.
|
Atea Group |
Atea Norway |
Atea Sweden |
Atea Denmark |
Atea Finland |
Atea Baltics |
Atea Global Services |
Atea Logistics |
Sustainability reporting
Sustainability Report
2022 was the third year of Atea’s ten-year vision for a long term sustainability. Here are some of the highlights:
- Achieved a new record-high number of 604,110 units recovered using Goitloop, a 38% increase compared to 2021.
- Successfully implemented first phase of combined Atea group ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications. Retained all ISO certificates, ensuring Atea’s full compliance with best practices and business standards in the IT industry.
Download 2021 Sustainability report ->
Download 2020 Sustainability report ->
Download 2019 Sustainability report ->
Carbon Footprint Report
We are committed to minimizing carbon emissions within our operations, including our supply chain. Here are some of the highlights:
- Achieved 46.1% emission reduction in Scope 1 and 2. We will keep targeting an increase in the share of renewable electricity towards 100% to move towards carbon neutrality in our own operations.
- Broadened our Scope 3 reporting to include more categories. This approach provides us with a more complete view of the total environmental impact generated by our business.
Download 2021 CFR ->
Download 2020 CFR ->
Download 2019 CFR ->
Our sustainability ratings and rankings
Ecovadis
Atea received a Platinum rating from Ecovadis for the third consecutive year, placing us in the top 1% of over 100 000 assessed companies. The rating evaluates the areas of Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
2022 – Platinum
2021 – Platinum
2020 – Platinum
Global 100
In 2023, Atea earned the 49th position in the annual Global 100 Index, a new best for the company. Atea was also recognized as the most sustainable company globally within the IT Services Industry for the second consecutive year.
2023 - 49th
2022 - 51st
CDP
Atea received a A- rating from CDP in 2022, the third consecutive year-over-year improvement. CDP conducts an in-depth assessment of our climate policies, actions, and metrics.
2022 – A-
2021 – B
2020 – B-
|
Rating/ranking |
Description |
Score |
 |
In 2023, Atea was recognized by CDP as a Supplier Engagement Leader for our work engaging with suppliers to tackle climate change. |
A |
 |
Atea has maintained “Prime” status with ISS since 2018. This rating is awarded to companies with an ESG performance above the sector-specific Prime threshold. That means fulfilling ambitious performance requirements. More than 6800 companies are assessed by ISS on ESG metrics. |
Prime |
 |
In 2023, Atea was recognized by The Financial Times and data powerhouse Statista for their significant efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with their operations, ranking among the top 500 European companies. Atea had previously received this recognition in 2021 as well. |
|
 |
Atea received an A rating from MSCI in 2022. MSCI rates companies on a “AAA” to “CCC” scale based on their exposure to industry specific ESG risks and their ability to manage those risks relative to peers.¹ |
A |
 |
Canalys Environmental Partner Leaders are those partners that have demonstrated both a strategy and a commitment to do better for their industry, people, community and environment. This badge recognizes those partners that are leading the industry in this regard. |
|
 |
Atea is categorized as a “low risk” company by Sustainalytics. This assessment looks at company- and industry-specific factors to consider the ESG risks we are exposed to. This is compared to the management systems and policies that are in place to mitigate the risks, resulting in a risk score.² |
|
 |
Atea has been recognized as a Nasdaq ESG Transparency partner, signifying our efforts in transparency on ESG issues. |
|
| Clean200 |
For the second year in a row, Atea is included in the Clean200 among other major corporate players from 35 countries assessed by Corporate Knights and As you Sow to be at the forefront of the climate transition. The list is based on rigorous assessment of the amount of revenue each company earns from products and services aligned with the Corporate Knights Sustainable Economy Taxonomy. |
|
| OBX ESG Index |
In 2022, Atea ASA was included in this Index, which means we are one of 40 companies listed on Oslo Børs that demonstrates the best Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance. |
¹ Copyright ©2022 MSCI.
The use by Atea of any MSCI ESG research LLC or its affiliates ("MSCI") data, and the use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks og index names herein, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsment, recommendation or promotion of [entity] by MSCI. MSCI services and data are the property of MSCI or its information providers, and are provided "as-is" and wihtout warranty. MSCI names and logos are trademarks or service marks og MSCI.
² Copyright ©2022 Sustainalytics.
All rights reserved. This [publication/ article/ section] contains information developed by Sustainalytics (www.sustainalytics.com). Such information and data are proprietary of Sustainalytics and/or its third party suppliers (Third Party Data) and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute an endorsement of any product or project, nor an investment advice and are not warranted to be complete, timely, accurate or suitable for a particular purpose. Their use is subject to conditions available at https://www.sustainalytics.com/legal-disclaimers.
Policies and other documents
Our company-wide policies are aligned with industry standards and best practices and outline our approach in key areas.
Code of Conduct | Supplier Code of Conduct | Data Privacy Policy
Information Security Risk Management Policy | Climate Policy | CSR Overview
Whistleblower Policy | Tax Policy | DNV Verification | The Place to Be | Diversity and Inclusion policy | Anti-discrimination and harassment policy
Our activities and services
Goitloop
Reuse and recycling of your old IT equipment. Goitloop offers simple, sustainable, secure and economically advantageous life cycle management for your IT equipment.
Leadership for change
A partnership of Nordic IT-buying organizations determined to create a market for more sustainable IT solutions and provide best practices.
Atea sustainability focus
Leveraging the power of the Nordic market to promote more sustainable IT and accelerate sustainable transformation of the global IT sector.
100% club
The 100%-club is an Atea initiative where we challenge and support organizations to take the responsibility they have as buyers of IT equipment, which is to become 100% circular.