The ESG Commitment

ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)
 

Environment and Sustainability
 

The Embrace Group is committed to operating its businesses as sustainably as possible, with respect for the environment and our local and global communities. The group is uniquely positioned to lead the corporate travel and events industry in sustainability.

 

Social, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 
 

The success of the Embrace Group depends on a truly inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects and meets the needs of our client base. The group provides an authentic and fair work environment, advocates for equal opportunities and pay parity across the company, and expects its leaders to incorporate diversity into their goals and responsibilities.

 

Governance, Risk, and Compliance
 

Embrace believes that compliance constitutes a key competitive advantage for its brand promise and for the brands of the partners it represents. It is also one of the main pillars of the trust placed in it by its clients.

 

 

Environment & Sustainability

 

The 'E' in ESG
 

Travel has a carbon impact—CO2 emissions—that responsible companies and industry actors are determined to reduce (progressive transition to clean energy).

 

 

 

Environmental
Environmental protection initiatives—eco-friendly products, combating pollution, and addressing climate change.

Social
Work environment and ecosystem; ecological awareness programs.

Economic
Cost reductions that can contribute to lowering CO2 emissions.

 

 

 

Sustainability Goals

Embrace is committed to operating its businesses as sustainably as possible, with respect for the environment and local and global communities. It has adhered to and actively contributes to the goals that have been globally defined by its international partners.

 

 

First TMC
to be 100% 
  carbon neutral 
 in 2019 for employee 
  business travel
 

Eliminate
single-use plastics 
  in the EU by 
 2021 and globally  
  by 2025

Achieve
carbon neutrality 
  by 2025

Achieve 
Net Zero emissions 
by 2050

 

Social, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)

The 'S' in ESG
 

Embrace's goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can be true and authentic.

 

Employing people from different backgrounds, cultures, opinions, and talents helps us foster a diverse work environment.

A diverse workforce helps to create and innovate, enabling the group to fulfill its commitments.

Embrace believes that everyone can bring a unique contribution, leading to exceptional experiences and the prosperity of its employees.

 

Human Right
 

Embrace enforces a zero-tolerance policy on human trafficking and modern slavery.

 

 

Governance, risk and compliance

The 'G' in ESG

 

Rules and Procedures

In collaboration with its 
international partners, 
the Embrace Group has defined 
and adheres to rules and procedures  
in the following areas:

Anti-corruption 

Cybersecurity 

Privacy 

Sanctions 

Third-party oversight 

 

Annual Compliance Certification

An internal compliance
certification process is
conducted annually:

Evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses
 of internal controls 

Identification of support 
or improvement opportunities

Documentation of responsibility 
and compliance in an auditable manner

 

Training

The Embrace Group participates in and conducts 
interactive seminars 
and training on the following topics:

Anti-corruption 

Privacy and information security