Founded in 2021, 8G Energy Solutions Zrt. aims to provide complex energy services to its corporate clients.  For individual renewable energy projects, it has professional competencies covering the entire project life cycle: design, permitting, construction, operation of energy production and storage systems and e-mobility (electric car charging, carport system). It provides a wide range of energy consulting services from corporate energy strategy to tailor-made individual projects, and is also involved in writing professional content and proposals for green energy tenders. It serves residential customers primarily with solar PV systems.

In the company’s name, “8G” stands for the eight green and permanently renewable energy sources related to the company’s operation: solar, wind, air, geothermal, thermal water, water, hydrogen and biomass. The company  constantly works on introduction of innovations and technological developments in the fields of energy, energy management and energy information technology. As a member of the Biggeorge Property group, they have a strong business background, many years of industry experience and extensive references.

They have a strong focus on sustainability and their strategic objectives are driven by sustainability:

• to increase energy efficiency,
• the use of renewable energy sources,
• to ensure equal opportunities for employees,
• and by further developing transparency and improving corporate processes.

In particular, they aim to contribute to a greater use of renewable energy through the installation of solar panels. Their sustainable long-term development goals include energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources to combat climate change and contribute to the restoration of biodiversity.

In addition to the use of green energy, they pay great attention to their employees, including gender equality, a non-discriminatory working environment and work-life balance. In addition, they provide continuous opportunities for professional and personal development and advancement. They see their employees as the key to their success.

Since 2022, the company has been included in the Group-wide Sustainability and ESG Report, and their objectives are to produce an independent ESG Report in 2024. In 2024, they plan to expand their corporate consulting activities to include ESG.

In line with the objectives of the BCSDH, the company has joined the council because it wants to be part of an organisation that will further promote sustainability and a greener future in Hungary: setting an example for companies that may not have adopted sustainable corporate governance policies yet.

iData Kft. is one of Hungary’s leading GPS tracking companies. The company deals with fleet tracking, fuel control, vehicle protection, toll payment for trucks over 3.5 tons and buses, and has a strong international background with its Norwegian owner Norbit. Its main product is the iTrack GPS Tracking System, which is installed in 40,000 vehicles of 5,400 customers. As a complex telematics service provider, it contributes indirectly to supporting its customers’ environmental sustainability efforts.

Their sustainability strategy and objectives are defined at the Group level, with four main strands: Explore more sustainability opportunities; Delivering solutions adapted to the new reality of sustainability; Refinement of talents in an attractive place to work; Safe under pressure with ethical business conduct.

The ESG requirements framework plays a strategic role in the development of their services. Large companies, and SMEs in Scope 1, and Scope 3 are supported by the provision of real-time data and its analysis. With their specialised, customised, and fair VSE (Leadership Style Analysis) services, they help to achieve the climate goals (SBTi) of these companies and to establish a safe workplace.

The company was one of the first to win the Business Ethics Award. Human values are a priority in their business and management principles. In alignment with the parent company, they have established a Code of Ethics and Conduct, operate a Whistleblowing System, and have a three-year Equal Opportunities Plan. They have been members of the Equal Opportunities Charter since 2015 and have several measures in place to build a tolerant, cohesive, and loyal employee community. In 2023 they were awarded the title “Best Workplace for Women”, which was also helped by the fact that 50% of their management is women.

As an IT service provider, information security is essential to them, and the principles are set out in their IT Policy document. As part of their CSR activities, they have adopted a kindergarten and a home for the elderly.

They aim to continuously explore how they can contribute to solving sustainability challenges for their customers, partners, and society as a whole.

They publish their sustainability reports at the Group level.

Founded in 1990, the company, which employs nearly 150 people, provides its customers with the warehousing and transport of dry, chilled, and frozen food products, and a full range of logistics services.

They were among the first in Hungary to buy CNG, LNG and then mild hybrid trucks, and this year will see the arrival of electric refrigeration. Their company car fleet can only consist of environmentally friendly vehicles.

They operate ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 systems and a sustainability working group. They joined SBTi in 2018. At the group level, they produce a CDP report on their environmental impact and continuously measure their GHG emissions in the three main areas (by GHG at Scope1, Scope2, and Scope3 levels respectively) as part of their internal reporting system.

They are committed to diversity, acceptance, non-discrimination, and individuality throughout the Group and in their operations. They provide continuous training for their employees – this contribute to the implementation of their sustainability strategy, as well.

Regular communication and a proactive approach are the hallmarks of their relations with their partners, both customers and suppliers.

They joined the BCSDH because they believe that an organisation that includes large companies can effectively represent the sustainability aspirations of the companies and provide a good example and professional guidance to the business.  As a member of the organisation, they would like to further their professional knowledge to be part of an innovative team and receive support.

Support campaigns for cats and dogs living in shelters will continue in 2024 as part of the cooperation between SPAR Hungary and the National Animal Protection Foundation. Last year, the initiative was successful in collecting 32 000 kg dry food and more than 45 000 cans of canned pet food, among other items.

SPAR Hungary has been helping animal shelters, zoos and wildlife parks in Hungary for more than a decade by donating products that have been taken out of commercial circulation but can still be used for feeding animals. The company has also been organising animal food collection campaigns with Országos Állatvédőrség Alapítvány (National Animal Protection Foundation) for more than 10 years, to support NGOs involved in animal rescue activities. In addition to collecting donations, the aim of the initiative is to raise awareness of responsible pet-keeping and the importance of the work of shelters.

The national campaign is continued this year. Organisations involved in animal rescue can join the collection of donations through the National Animal Protection Foundation which coordinates and schedules the campaign activities. Shoppers in SPAR and INTERSPAR stores can meet the NGOs each month and support their work by donating pet food. To find out where and when the collections are taking place, you can visit the dedicated SPAR online platform available at: www.sparafenntarthatojovoert.hu/mancsabajban

“Unfortunately, in Hungary there are many pets living in appalling conditions, roaming the streets or with irresponsible owners who do not give them attention and love, nor adequate food of sufficient quantity and quality. In many cases, domestic animal shelters are overcrowded with dogs and cats waiting for adoption, and the care of these animals requires a great deal of effort. For them, the pet food collection campaigns of SPAR and National Animal Protection Foundation, launched ten years ago and organised again last year, provide tangible help. We are very grateful to all our customers who have supported the initiative so far and will continue to do so in the future, and of course a huge acknowledgement goes to the animal rescue organisations that are constantly performing extremely important activity on the verge of their strength and possibilities,” said Márk Maczelka, head of communications at SPAR Hungary.

During the 174 donation collection events in 2023, a total of 27 344 kg of dry food, 17 704 pcs of canned food and 1216 dog salami treats were donated to puppies nationwide. And for cats, 27 814 items of canned food and pouches, as well as 4646 kg of dried food were collected. The company and the National Animal Protection Foundation organised the third “Mancs a bajban!” (Paw in trouble!) fundraising campaign in May with support from animal rescue NGOs. During these two days, activists collected almost 9000 kg of dry food and 4500 cans of canned food for dogs, as well as more than 1000 kilograms of dry food and 2500 cans for cats in 35 INTERSPAR hypermarkets across the country. In addition to this, shoppers also contributed to the success of the campaign with donating various pet supplies and cleaning products, and SPAR donated an additional 1 million HUF to the National Animal Protection Foundation.