- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from travel
- Reducing energy consumption
- Managing waste responsibly
- Promoting ethical business practices
- Supporting customers in their transition to greater sustainability
- Creating a fulfilling and rewarding working environment for employees
- Having a positive impact on society
Square Management
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Square Management disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 900 tCO2e (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 23 tCO2e (2023); Scope 2: 19 tCO2e (2023); Scope 3: 821 tCO2e (2023). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
900 tCO2e (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
10%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.3M litres (2023)
2023
Waste
2.7 tons (2023)
2023
Energy Use
400.0K MWh (2023)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 23 tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 19 tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 821 tCO2e (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 900 tCO2e (2023) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Validation of greenhouse gas emission reduction targets by the Science-Based Targets initiative (-50.4% (scopes 1 and 2) and -58.2% (scope 3) by 2031 compared with 2019)
- 90% of the vehicle fleet is electric or hybrid
- 52 tonnes of waste recycled from our French site
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- B Corp certification
- Implementation of an employer mobility plan and travel policy (2024)
- 100% of buyers trained in sustainable purchasing by 2028
📅 Medium-term
- 95/100 Gender equality index by 2028
- 0 workplace accidents by 2028
- 100% of managers trained in anti-harassment measures by 2028
- Allocate an annual budget of €350,000 to the Square Foundation by 2028
- Include recommendations in favour of greater sustainability in all our responses to calls for tender by 2028
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero emissions by 2031 (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance