Governance

At helico studio^™, we prioritize social and environmental impact in our decision-making process because we believe it's essential to the success and profitability of our business.

We have a mission statement that includes a commitment to social and environmental responsibility, as well as a code of ethics that guides our actions. Our commitment to stakeholder engagement means that we consider the needs of all our stakeholders, including charities, outsourced labor, and clients, in our decision-making. We partner with charities and provide our services to them free of charge. We also regularly conduct surveys to gather information on stakeholder demographics and labor practices. To ensure we're achieving our social and environmental objectives, we measure KPIs based on BCorp recommendations and share this information in our CSR report, which also includes details of our stakeholder engagement plan and policy.

We believe in transparency and reporting, and we're committed to sharing information about our social and environmental programs, performance, and progress. We provide descriptions of our programs and performance, share social and environmental performance scorecards, and make specific quantifiable indicators and outcomes public. We set public targets and share progress towards those targets, and we present this information in a formal report that allows comparison to previous time periods. Our reporting structure is based on the B Impact Assessment to provide standardized reporting. By prioritizing social and environmental impact, stakeholder engagement, and transparency and reporting, we aim to inspire transparency throughout our industry and have a positive impact on our community and the environment.

Community

helico studio^™ is committed to forging supplier relationships that lead to positive outcomes for society and the environment.

Therefore, helico studio has developed this policy to encourage the purchase and use of materials, products, and services that incorporate environmental, social, community, and performance goals. Below is a description of our current standing in terms of community impact, an outline of our future targets, and a brief strategy of how we intend to get there.

Current Impact

40% of helico studio's^™ purchases were made from companies that are majority-owned by women or individuals from underrepresented populations.
20% of helico studio's^™ expenses (excluding labor) were spent with independent suppliers local to the company's headquarters or relevant facilities in the last fiscal year.
The financial institution that provides the majority of helico studio's^™ banking services is a Certified B Corporation.
helico studio^™ donated approximately 60 hours of volunteered time to various orginiztions..
In the reporting period, Helico employees donated between 2.5-5% of their per capita worker time as volunteer, community service, or pro bono time.
Helico contributes over 2% of its revenue to community investment, including purchases from companies that are majority-owned by women or individuals from underrepresented populations and employee volunteer time.
Total amount of Charitable Donations: $13,778
% of total revenue donated: 7.7%
Between 21-49% of Helico's outsourced staffing services, based on currency, are accountable to the company's formalized code of conduct or requirements.

Target

Helico will aim to improve its impact on the community by meeting the below targets. This is a significant objective for Helico, as it aligns with our commitment to prioritize social impact in our decision-making process. By achieving this goal, we aim to make a meaningful contribution to society, enhance the well-being of underrepresented populations, and foster a positive reputation. The below targets are based on the BIA framework and are being used to guide the improvement of our impact.

50%+ of Helico's purchases will be made from companies that are majority-owned by women or individuals from underrepresented populations.
20-39% of Helico's expenses (excluding labor) will be spent with independent suppliers local to the company's headquarters or relevant facilities in the current fiscal year.
Helico employees will donate 5% + of their per capita worker time as volunteer, community service, or pro bono time.
Helico will continue to contribute over 2% of its revenue to community investment, including purchases from companies that are majority-owned by women or individuals from underrepresented populations and employee volunteer time.
50-80% of Helico's outsourced staffing services will be accountable to the company's formalized code of conduct or requirements.

Strategy

To improve our Community Impact, we have developed a series of KPIs and targets to guide our journey toward maximizing our positive social impact. To guide our efforts, we have aligned our targets for improvement based on our recertification efforts and company growth. Our KPIs Include the following.

Improved Tracking

Enhance our ability to track data about our existing and future performance, as to improve the ability and ease to complete our recertification.

Supplier Ownership Diversity

Our goal is to improve our supplier diversity from 45% to +50% by the time we recertify
We aim to do this by utilizing our stakeholder engagement survey to continuously track diversity in our supply chain and make supplier purchasing decisions based on that information.

Spending on Local Suppliers

Our goal is to improve the percentage of Helico Studio’s expenses (excluding labor) spent with independent suppliers local to the company's headquarters or relevant facilities by 60% over the next three years.
We aim to do this by utilizing our stakeholder engagement survey to continuously track locality in our supply chain and make supplier purchasing decisions based on that information.

Environment

helico studio^™ has instituted our Commitment to Environmental Excellence to function as an outline for our Environmental Management System (EMS).

This EMS system is designed to track our current environmental impact and enable us to track our progress toward improving it. The metrics and KPIs we have developed are based on the comprehensive sustainability assessment tool, the Business Impact Assessment (BIA).

Current Impact

Office Stewardship, Air/Climate impact, Waste management, and Water consumption reduction. We are committed to implementing sustainable practices to mitigate our current impact and maintain integrity as we grow.

Below is a summary of our current environmental impact.Helico used 5652.3 gigajoules of energy in the last 12 months, according to its sustainability report.

helico studio used 20.2428 Gigajoules of energy in the last 12 months, according to its sustainability report.
Total energy used from renewable resources (Gigajoules) during the last 12 months: 2800 Gigajoules
Percentage of energy use produced from renewable sources: 50%-74%
Percentage of energy use produced from low-impact renewable sources: 50%-74%
Emissions Report
Scope 1 — 2.7 tCO2e
Scope 2 —.843 tCO2e
Scope 3 — 0.089 tCO2e

Target

These targets demonstrate Helico's commitment to addressing its environmental impact and striving for continuous improvement in key areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management, water consumption, and overall sustainability.

Transition to 100% renewable energy sources by 2026.
Improve energy efficiency across all operations by 25%.
Expand sustainable procurement practices, prioritizing suppliers with strong environmental credentials and promoting the use of recycled or environmentally friendly materials.
Implement wastewater conservation tracking measures by 2026.

Strategy

Conduct environmental impact assessments and audits to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Educate and engage employees in sustainable practices through training programs and awareness campaigns.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and local communities, to promote environmental sustainability and share best practices.