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Version 1, a global digital transformation provider with its roots in Ireland, has embedded climate resilience and sustainability into its business strategy with the help of CDP.

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With over 3,400 employees across four continents, the company supports clients across application modernisation, data and AI, and cloud migration – while aligning with and benefiting from corporate environmental expectations.

   

### CDP as a catalyst for transformation

Version 1 began reporting through CDP in 2022, when it first got a B- score. Since then, the company has made significant progress and achieved an A- climate change score in the last two consecutive years —well above the industry average and a reflection of the company’s growing maturity in climate risk management and transparency.

**“The CDP framework has been instrumental in helping us understand and apply global best practices in climate risk management and environmental transparency”**, says Helen Lambe, Environmental Sustainability Lead at Version 1. “Achieving an A- score for two consecutive years has not only validated our efforts but also delivered real business value.” 

Beyond financial gains, such as a syndicated loan benefitting from a significant interest margin reduction, CDP reporting has enhanced investor confidence – particularly for majority shareholder, Partners Group, which prioritizes ESG alignment – and strengthened Version 1’s competitive positioning in global public and private sector contracts. 

CDP disclosure has also **supported readiness for evolving regulations such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)**. “For us, CDP is more than a reporting mechanism; it’s a catalyst for resilience, accountability and long-term value creation”, Lambe summarises.

   

### Building resilience through strategy and governance

At the heart of Version 1’s climate strategy is a commitment to building resilience – ensuring that its business, its customers and the critical systems the company supports can adapt and thrive in a changing climate. 

“In 2024, we undertook **a comprehensive climate scenario analysis, aligned with TCFD recommendations**, to assess transition and physical risks across different warming pathways”, Lambe explains. As a result, the insights are now embedded in Version 1’s enterprise risk management and strategic planning, enabling the company to navigate uncertainty with confidence.

   

### Discovering opportunities through disclosure

On the other side of the risk analysis, CDP has also helped Version 1 uncover opportunities. As a digital transformation company, Version 1 is supporting organisations with enterprise management systems and complex ESG data reporting, particularly through platforms such as Oracle EPM. 

The company is also helping customers innovate to decarbonise their business models, **applying technology to increase efficiency, reduce emissions and build resilience across value chains**. 

“It’s an exciting time to be at the intersection of technology and sustainability, where the twin transitions – the simultaneous shift to a digital and net-zero economy – is **unlocking new opportunities for innovation, resilience and long-term value”**, says Lambe. “As these two forces converge, we see enormous potential to help our customers transform responsibly and shape a more sustainable future.”

   

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