CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT FFunction FY 2014
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MISSION STATEMENT & VALUES Since 2008, FFunction has been at the vanguard of information design worldwide. We believe in harnessing the power of data to communicate with credibility and make the world a more transparent place. Our award-winning team of designers, developers and data journalists help clients to utilize and communicate their most valuable property, their information. Our mission is to transform data into approachable, compelling visual representations that act as a catalyst for environmental, social, and political action.
The data presented in this repor t covers the period bet ween September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014
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EVENTS & AWARDS In fiscal year 2013/14 FFunction presented at events such as Visualized in New York City and International Research Society for Public Management in Ottawa in an effort to share our approaches and ideas with thought leaders, communicators, political influencers, designers and the open data community. Over this period, we were thrilled to have been recognized for our interactives and visualizations by several national and international awards such as AIGA Justified, Numix and Awwwards. These kinds of honours help us promote the beauty and efficacy of data visualization, as well as turn the spotlight our clients’ great work.
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Visualized, NYC
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International Research Society for Public Management, Ottawa
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AIGA Justified 2014 for HP Earth Insights
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Numix 2014 for collaboration with gsmprjct: Qasr al Hosn. Production culturelle, exposition muséale category.
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Awwwards 2014 Honorable Mention for HP What Matters
← Presentation at Visualized, AIGA Justif ied cer tif icate
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ENVIRONMENT
We try to purchase socially and environmentally sound products when replacing office equipment and purchasing new office supplies. In the last year we have also made systems changes including the introduction of an end-of-day power down initiative.
We strive to work with companies who use their information for good and hope to contribute to positive environmental change. Through projects such as our HP Earth Insights interactive, Shred-It Recycling and Heifer’s Farming Nemo we helped our clients to effectively communicate powerful information, generate understanding, and encourage positive collective action towards creating a more verdant and sustainable world.
Through the implementation of efficiency measures, sustainability conscientiousness, and policy & system changes at our office we reduced our overall energy consumption and subsequent GHG emissions from 2013 levels. In 2014 FFunction purchased just 1567.41 kWh. We intend to continue this trend, and aim to further reduce our energy consumption by another 4% in 2014/15.
revenues from environmental projects
ENERGY Consumption & GHG emissions
14% Projects
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Shred-it Recycling
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HP Earth Insights
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Heifer Overfishing
FFunction consciously strategizes for internal environmental sustainability and a reduced environmental footprint. Last year we introduced small-scale sustainability efforts and measures including eco-friendly and low impact cleaning supplies, FSC certified paper, responsibly sourced furniture & office supplies, and hazardous waste disposal & recycling programs.
Total energy consumption: 3501 kWh Total GHG emissions: 72, 540.72 gcO2eq* Scope 1: (none, no company car or direct company emissions) Scope 2: energy, GHGs arising from water usage cannot be calculated
2014: 31 186.83 gcO2eq
Of the 1567.41 kWh purchased, roughly 1551.74 kWh came from renewable hydroelectric power. 2013: 33 861.64 gcO2eq
Of the 1634.25 kWh purchase, roughly 1617.91 kWh came from renewable hydroelectric power.
We have implemented efficiency strategies to help lower the impact that our business pursuits have on the environment. We introduced an employee commuting initiative that encourages employees to do their part in lowering commuting emissions by walking, biking, or taking public transit, and we are happy to report that 100% of our employees currently use these methods to get to work. We use teleconferencing to reduce emissions arising from air-travel business trips whenever possible. *Grams of carbon dioxide equivalent
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SOCIAL We like to focus our efforts in areas where we know our contributions are helping others. Whether communicating the community impact of a museum or laying out the labyrinth steps involved in bringing life-saving medication from the lab to the people, FFunction encourages understanding and education around complex issues. We aim to educate and inspire action, ultimately creating a lasting impact and legacy. Our aim is for at least 25% of FFunction’s projects to have a positive social impact. This minimum quota is an ongoing statement of who we are and how we do business.
REVENUES FROM clients SERVING underrepresented groups/populations/causes
23% CLIENTS
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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
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UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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McCord Foundation
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United Nations Global Compact
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Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise
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Heifer International
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Open North
revenues from clients serving a social purpose (EXCLUDING environment)
37%
PRO BONO WORK
PROJECTS
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McCord Foundation infographic
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Bibliograph
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From Bench to Clinic
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Points of View
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GOOD Spots
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Canadian Cancer Society: It’s My Life
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Women in Science
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Corroborator
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Heifer: Atop a Mountain and Measuring Progress
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Bill and Melinda Gates: Common Core, Supercoolers, Annual Letter
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Innoweave
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Over 700 hours of pro bono work FFunction is committed to creating a business that supports its employees financially, professionally, and personally; this fosters strong ties to the community and creates lasting value to society. Through pro bono work and workforce volunteering FFunction offers access to important resources that help people better communicate and understand environmental, societal, and political risks and issues. FFunction also funds an annual scholarship that aims to support a deserving design student and their pursuit for professional advancement. FFunction works with suppliers who maintain a commitment to social and environmental stewardship; a reflection of our own business values. FFunction seeks to use its purchasing power to support women, minority groups, and local businesses.
8 TRANSPARENCY We believe that data can act as a gateway to greater transparency and understanding. As technology moves faster and faster, we want to harness it for progress and for people. In 2013/14 we have helped regional organizations such as the Region of Peel and Tourisme Saguenay Lac St-Jean reach greater levels of transparency with stakeholders and shareholders by communicating company governance and social/environmental stewardship. We have communicated Corporate Social Responsibility key performance indicators for organizations such as the United Nations Global Compact. In projects such as Mapping Iran , we helped visualize research that examines the Iranian web in times of censorship as well as oppression of voices critical to the regime. We also enabled public bodies and citizens to access open data for projects such as Open 511.
revenues from transparency/ political projectS
13% PROJECTS
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United Nations Global Compact CSR report
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Region of Peel Performance Measures
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Bilan Tourisme Saguenay Lac St-Jean
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Mapping Iran
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Open511
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