Better Health for All

The company achieved a 47% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions from its 2021 baseline.

In 2023, 72% of the electricity used was renewable or clean, an increase from 58% in 2022. Additionally, total energy consumption was reduced by 6%. These environmental efforts contribute indirectly to public health by reducing pollution.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Discoverie Group PLC operates in the electronic components sector and is not a financial institution.

The provided articles explicitly state that the company's operations do not directly engage with the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value. No evidence is present regarding lending, insurance, or other financial services that would be relevant to the KPIs under this value. Information about employee pay increases is not relevant to this value, as per the rubric's definition.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Voluntary employee turnover was 14% in FY2025.

No concerns relating to modern slavery issues were identified during due diligence for acquisitions completed in the year ended March 31, 2025. The company also has an enhanced whistleblower policy ensuring anonymity and protection for over 80 employees reporting concerns.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Over 50% of Group-wide spend is audited on a three-year cycle.

55% of suppliers audited over the last three years. The company states a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and child labour in its operations and supply chain. No concerns relating to modern slavery issues were identified during due diligence for acquisitions in the financial year ended 31 March 2025. Raw materials are procured in accordance with the principles in the Supplier Code of Conduct, Modern Slavery Statement, and Conflict Minerals Policy.

Honest & Fair Business

The provided articles do not contain specific, quantifiable data points for Discoverie Group PLC (DSCV.LSE) that directly map to the defined Key Performance Indicators for the 'Honest & Fair Business' value. While Article 7 states that Discoverie Group PLC has established a whistleblowing policy and implements a Business Ethics Policy, and Article 6 notes that public disclosures on anti-corruption measures and whistleblower protections remain limited.

these statements lack the precise scores, percentages, or detailed descriptions required by the rubric's quantitative thresholds for any of the KPIs, including regulatory fines, transparency index, whistleblower policy strength, financial restatements, audit coverage, ESG controversy score, complaint resolution time, board conflict-free percentage, anti-corruption policy strength, or third-party verification.

Kind to Animals

DiscoverIE Group PLC manufactures electronic components, and its operations do not directly involve animal welfare practices, animal testing, animal-derived ingredients, or animal agriculture.

The company's initiatives do not specifically target animal welfare, reflecting the neutral impact typical of the industry. Supplier audits covering 55% of suppliers by spend have been conducted over the past three years, focusing on modern slavery, human trafficking, and conflict minerals, not animal welfare compliance. No information is provided regarding measurable biodiversity impact from conservation initiatives.

No War, No Weapons

DiscoverIE Group PLC designs and manufactures customized electronic components for industrial applications, including renewable energy, medical, transportation, and industrial markets.

There is no evidence of the company being involved in arms manufacturing, military contracts, or any activities related to the defense sector. Strategic acquisitions, such as the Burster Group in January 2025 and Silvertel in August 2023, expand its capabilities in non-military sectors like industrial automation and medical technology. The company's business activities emphasize peaceful and sustainable technological solutions, indicating an exclusive focus on non-military technology development.

Planet-Friendly Business

Discoverie Group PLC reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of approximately 2,644,088 tCO₂e in CY2024.

The company's net-zero targets were approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) in May 2025 , including near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030 from a 2021 base year , and Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2023 base year . The long-term target is to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2040 , with a 90% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2040 from a 2023 base year . In CY2024, 83% of the Group's electricity was sourced from renewable or zero-emission sources . The company's report is consistent with the recommended disclosures of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and follows its All Sector Guidance . In 2025, the company reviewed its business model and strategy resilience under RCP2.6, RCP4.5, and RCP8.5 climate scenarios , assessing physical risks to 44% of its 64 locations , including potential relocations and financial impacts on gross margin, insurance costs, and air conditioning installation . The company is working towards assessing the impact of its business footprint on biodiversity , with an initial assessment indicating minimal effect on local biodiversity .

Respect for Cultures & Communities

No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles that directly addresses any of the Key Performance Indicators for 'Respect for Cultures & Communities'. The articles mention general support for local causes through employee volunteering and charitable donations

, a commitment to Board diversity (gender and ethnicity) , and a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery . However, these points do not provide the specific data required by the rubric's KPIs, such as percentages of revenue reinvested, numbers of formal partnerships with community groups, or details on cultural impact assessments or grievance mechanisms for communities.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

The company implements several waste reduction initiatives through its product design, including temperature sensors for steam systems to reduce energy and water waste, Power-over-Ethernet modules to eliminate battery replacement, high-efficiency magnetic power solutions to reduce power wastage, smart water meters to detect leaks and reduce water waste, and robotic cleaning systems for ship hulls to cut fuel consumption by up to 12%.

For hazardous waste, the company minimizes environmental risks through appropriate labelling, technical information, training, and procedures for handling, storage, and disposal, and complies with regulations such as RoHS and WEEE. It also aims to reduce hazardous waste production in its operations and at product end-of-life. Regarding its supply chain, all suppliers are expected to support the company’s environmental commitments and reduce their environmental impact, with over 50% of Group-wide spend audited on a three-year cycle.