ESG Report | Cadesign form

Message from the management

2025 was our fourth year of ESG reporting, and the mindset of doing better has become a more integrated part of our modus operandi.

We have a clearer picture of our challenges, and we are still looking into new areas to lessen our environmental impact. We are also still committed to being a more positive element in the lives of our employees as well as society around us.

In the current world situation, it could seem that the regulatory demands may be lessened in the future – but we will still try and find places where we can do better.

Our reporting makes this goal more tangible - and our course based on facts and insights.

Michael Dahl

ESG strategy

Three years ago, we edged out a strategy based on a detailed mapping of a high-level picture of our value chain, where we identified areas of impacts, risks, and opportunities in relation to our operations and business relationships.

Using a Future-Fit framework, we scored and prioritized the relevant sustainability topics for Cadesign form A/S, and these were the areas of highest priority for us:

Energy
Pollution
Procurement, waste management
Product communication

This is still at the core of our ESG strategy, and we ensure focus, compliance, and progress in our ESG work with a systematic approach.

In the past four years we have obtained bronze sustainability ratings through the EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment platform. From 2024 to 2025, we still qualify in the top half of rated companies but went from being in top 18 percent to being in top 26 percent. We strive to heighten the overall ranking within the next fiscal year and keep or improve our ranking in the top 20 percent.

In June 2026, following the reporting period covered by this report, we received a Silver Medal from EcoVadis and were placed among the top 15% of assessed companies.

Sustainability assesment

Cadesign form is assessed through EcoVadis, an internationally recognized sustainability assessment platform. EcoVadis evaluates companies across four areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

During the reporting period covered by our ESG report, we held a Bronze Medal. In June 2026, we received a Silver Medal from EcoVadis and were placed among the top 15% of assessed companies.

Environment and climate

We are still committed to lessening our impact on the planet. We deliver digital products, and our direct impacts mainly come from our energy consumption - from both creating and using our products. Emissions from work related travels and running our offices are also taken into account.

Our indirect impacts come from the products and services we use – and of course the products we help market.

CO2e

Our calculations are based on Erhvervsstyrelsens Klimaberegner (The Danish Business Authority), and they are in accordance with the internationally approved standards of the GHG protocol.

We have, since last year, seen a slight decrease in overall emissions. We have also seen significant reductions in energy consumption and water use. This is partially due to a minor decrease in production.

In 2025, our Scope 1 emissions were 0.00 tCO2e, while our location-based Scope 2 emissions were 15.7 tCO2e.

Energy and resources

We are, in many ways, on par with comparable companies when it comes to sustainable use of resources – and in some ways, we are at the forefront of our field.

We are continuously committed to reducing our impact on the planet. We deliver digital products, and our direct impacts mainly come from our energy consumption - from both creating and using our products. Emissions from work related travels and running our offices are also taken into account.

In 2025, our total energy consumption was 2,520 MWh. Of this, 2,469 MWh came from renewable energy sources. Our water consumption was 173,422 m³.

We will, however, continue to find new ways to lessen our consumption and impact.

Social

Cadesign form is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees are treated with respect and dignity and have equal opportunities to grow and succeed. This applies across recruitment, development, and advancement.

Our team is based across Denmark, Germany, and the UK, bringing together a wide range of creative, technical, commercial, and operational skills. Some roles and departments remain male-dominated, reflecting wider gender imbalances in parts of the industries and professions we recruit from. We recognize that this calls for ongoing attention in how we recruit, develop, and support employees into leadership roles.

We support fair and unbiased hiring through structured interview guides and evaluation scorecards. Our whistleblower scheme and non-retaliation policy help create a workplace where concerns can be raised safely, while leadership is expected to encourage inclusive behaviors and ensure all voices are heard.

Employee well-being is also a priority. Quarterly employee surveys help us follow satisfaction, work conditions, and mental well-being. Recent results showed generally positive perceptions of physical work conditions, with scores between 3.8 and 4.0 out of 5.

Workplace assessments are carried out every three years to identify improvements across physical, ergonomic, and psychological conditions. [Read more about our workplace initiatives in the ESG report.]

In 2025, Cadesign form had 50 full-time equivalent employees. Employee turnover was 20%, and sickness absence was 7.01 days per FTE.

Equality and clients

Equity

Technology remains a male-dominated field, and some of our roles and departments reflect wider gender imbalances in the industries and professions we recruit from.

Women are represented across the business, including sales, project management, finance, and HR. Around half of our female employees work outside technical and production roles, which reflects the gender balance across different parts of our organization.

We are committed to fair and equal opportunities across recruitment, development, and advancement. Structured interview guides and evaluation scorecards help us reduce bias in hiring, while our Code of Conduct sets clear expectations for respectful behavior and equal treatment.

In 2025, women represented 34.0% of our full-time workforce. The gender pay ratio was 1.03 (men to women).

We will continue working to attract, develop, and retain talented people across the business, regardless of gender.

Clients

Our clients come from a long range of industries, and most deliver high-end products. We have been able to retain 77 percent of our clients – a number we are very satisfied with. We believe it perfectly illustrates the trusting relationship between us and our clients perfectly well – and it seems that our customer experience efforts are paying off.

Sustainable Development Goals

We have chosen to work with the following Sustainable Development Goals. These are in line with our values and our field of business.

Sustainable energy

We must ensure that everyone has access to reliable, sustainable and modern energy at an affordable price.

Sustainable development goal

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

We must build robust infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and support innovation.

Sustainable development goal

Responsible consumption and production

We must ensure sustainable consumption and production.

Sustainable development goal

Climate action

We must act quickly to combat climate change and its consequences.

Sustainable development goal

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