The sustainability impact of location technology
Together with our partners and customers, we're already seeing the tangible impact that location technology can have on the global sustainability agenda. Looking at the UN Sustainable Development Goals – a set of urgent environmental and social goals – we see three areas with huge potential.
Reducing emissions
Location technology is a valuable tool in the fight to contain climate change. Fleets, for example, can use location technology to precisely measure their carbon footprints. They can also rely on better geospatial awareness and routing to reduce emissions on the road – through efficiency, electrification or both.
Making cities smarter and more livable
Cities are growing, but that doesn’t mean they have to be unpleasant, unhealthy places to live. Organizations are using location technology to tackle perennial challenges, like traffic, pollution and access to mobility.
Building resilient and inclusive infrastructure
Communities cannot thrive without considering their infrastructure. Location technology can reduce the cost and time needed to maintain and upgrade critical infrastructure like networks, roads and rails.
Building a world that is sustainable, equitable and that benefits everyone
We are committed to meeting our own sustainability goals and we're proud of the businesses that use our platform to reach theirs. HERE supports sustainable transformation across industries, whether it's fleets cutting emissions, cities curbing traffic or carmakers upgrading services for electric vehicles.
How we move our vision forward
Greenhouse gas audit
Greenhouse gas audit for net-zero benchmarking
HERE completed a comprehensive greenhouse gas inventory covering 2019 to 2021. This inventory – which will now be conducted annually – is a big step toward fostering further sustainable practices across the company and determining science-based emissions reduction targets.
Accountability & transparency
Boosting accountability and transparency
HERE has established an internal Sustainability Advisory Committee to drive greater accountability and transparency. In addition, HERE is publishing a wider account of activities under the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board reporting process. This is an industry-based set of reporting standards designed for investors and analysts to get a deeper view of our sustainable business activities.
Employees for Environmental Sustainability
Employees for Environmental Sustainability
Formed in July 2020, the HERE Employees for Environmental Sustainability (EES) is a group of HERE employees with a deep personal commitment to sustainability and a vision to deliver strategies, priorities, action and impact. The group reached over 300 members by the end of 2021. EES organizes internal annual awareness campaigns and events for Earth Day and Environment Week.
Privacy & security
Commitment to privacy and data security
The HERE platform was built for users to always be in control of their data. The HERE Information Security and Privacy Information Management System has achieved and remains in strict compliance with various ISO certifications. We strive to go beyond regulatory compliance and make privacy an integral part of our corporate culture.
Creating community
Connecting and creating community
The diversity of people fosters new learnings and innovation at HERE, and despite the global pandemic, HERE Employee Resource Groups continue to enable (virtual and in-person) communities and their allies to connect, be inspired and grow. These include the HERE Women's Initiative Network, Unity & Power, Vamos and HERE Pride.
