Information is reviewed by multiple stakeholders (e.g., representatives of groups prioritized in stakeholder analysis)

Other established or emerging best practices

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP provided limited assurance over selected metrics related to the greenhouse gas emissions disclosures included in this report.

Provides information on the company’s profile and context of operation

Place responsibility for execution of sustainability strategy in relevant corporate functions (procurement, government affairs, human resources, legal, etc) ensuring that no function is conflicting with company sustainability commitments and objectives

Ensure that different corporate functions coordinate closely to maximize performance and avoid unintended negative impacts

Other established or emerging best practices

The organisational structure supporting our sustainability approach is spearheaded by our We Care Sustainability team which operates under the supervision of the Group General Counsel who acts as an executive sponsor.

Communicate policies and expectations to suppliers and other relevant business partners

Other established or emerging best practices

Our Procurement Guidelines, Supplier Code of Conduct, Modern Slavery questionnaire and Supplier Ethics checks are designed to increase integrity and transparency of our value chain.

Commitment to comply with all applicable laws and respect internationally recognized human rights, wherever the company operates (e.g., the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Guiding Principles on Human Rights) (BRE1 + ARE1)

Integrated or stand-alone statement of policy expressing commitment to respect and support human rights approved at the most senior level of the company (BRE 1 + BRE5 + ARE 1 + ARE 5)

Statement of policy publicly available and communicated internally and externally to all personnel, business partners and other relevant parties (BRE 1 + BRE 5 + ARE 1 + ARE 5)

Other established or emerging best practices

We achieved the EcoVadis Bronze sustainability rating for 2022 which includes detailed insight into labour and human rights. Our Modern Slavery statement was developed in accordance with UK Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Process to ensure that internationally recognized human rights are respected

Operational-level grievance mechanisms for those potentially impacted by the company’s activities (BRE 4 + ARE 4)

Process and programs in place to support human rights through: core business; strategic philanthropic/social investment; public policy engagement/advocacy; partnerships and/or other forms of collective action (BRE 6 + ARE 6)

Other established or emerging best practices

Our Code of Conduct, signed by 99% of the workforce, discusses human rights, and we have a Modern Slavery statement and a Speak Up Safely policy as a grievance mechanism.

Grievance mechanisms that are legitimate, accessible, predictable, equitable, transparent, rights-compatible, a source of continuous learning, and based on engagement and dialogue (BRE4 + ARE4)

Other established or emerging best practices

99% of our people completed the Endava Code of Conduct e-learning course for 3 years in a row. Also, 99% of our strategic suppliers have completed our Modern Slavery questionnaire and have signed up to the Endava Supplier Code of Conduct.

Allocation of responsibilities and accountability within the organization

Internal awareness-raising and training on the labour principles for management and employees

Active engagement with suppliers to address labour-related challenges

Grievance mechanisms, communication channels and other procedures (e.g., whistleblower mechanisms) available for workers to report concerns, make suggestions or seek advice, designed and operated in line with the representative organization of workers

Other established or emerging best practices

99% of our people completed the Code of Conduct for 3 years in a row; Whistle-blower mechanisms are in place with our Speak Up Safely policy; 99% of our strategic suppliers have completed our Modern Slavery questionnaire and the Supplier Code of Conduct.

Reference to principles of relevant international labour standards (ILO Conventions) and other normative international instruments in company policies

Reflection on the relevance of the labour principles for the company

Written company policy to obey national labour law, respect principles of relevant international labour standards in worldwide company operations and engage in dialogue with representative organization of the workers (international, sectoral, national).

Other established or emerging best practices

Our modern slavery statement covers both Endava and its strategic suppliers, to which 99% of our strategic suppliers have completed our modern slavery questionnaire.

Dialogues with the representative organization of workers to regularly review progress made and jointly identify priorities for the future

Process to positively engage with the suppliers to address the challenges (i.e., partnership approach instead of corrective approach) through schemes to improve workplace practices

Other established or emerging best practices

Across our locations, 43% of our people are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. We also have a Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Forum covering 6 workstreams to agree actions, responsibilities and review progress against stated aims.

Allocation of responsibilities and accountability within the organisation

Internal awareness-raising and training on environmental stewardship for management and employees

Grievance mechanisms, communication channels and other procedures (e.g. whistleblower mechanisms) for reporting concerns or seeking advice regarding environmental impacts

Other established or emerging best practices

Allocation of responsibilities and accountability is embedded in our Environmental Management Systems in Romania and Moldova. We are currently rolling-out our EMS across the company.

Reference to relevant international conventions and other international instruments (e.g. Rio Declaration on Environment and Development)

Reflection on the relevance of environmental stewardship for the company

Written company policy on environmental stewardship

Other established or emerging best practices

We signed the SBTi Commitment Letter in 2022 and are working to set near-term and net-zero emissions reductions targets aligned to SBTi. We have reference to the ISO 14001 standard and the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact.

System to track and measure performance based on standardized performance metrics

Leadership review of monitoring and improvement results

Process to deal with incidents

Audits or other steps to monitor and improve the environmental performance of companies in the supply chain

Other established or emerging best practices

Our EMS is in place in multiple delivery locations, certified according to ISO 14001:2015. We have processes and procedures in place, including internal and external audit of the EMS, to ensure the assessment of performance metrics.

Publicly stated formal policy of zero-tolerance of corruption (D1)

Commitment to be in compliance with all relevant anti-corruption laws, including the implementation of procedures to know the law and monitor changes (B2)

Other established or emerging best practices

Our responsible and ethical business practices are covered in our code of conduct, speak up safely policy and anti-bribery policy.

Leadership review of monitoring and improvement results (D12)

Process to deal with incidents (D13)

Other established or emerging best practices

In FY 22, we did not experience any monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with anti-competitive behaviour regulations. Our code of conduct, signed by 99% of our employees, covers anti-bribery and anti-corruption.

Support by the organization’s leadership for anti-corruption (B4)

Human Resources procedures supporting the anti-corruption commitment or policy, including communication to and training for all employees (B5 + D8)

Management responsibility and accountability for implementation of the anti-corruption commitment or policy (D7)

Communications (whistleblowing) channels and follow-up mechanisms for reporting concerns or seeking advice (D9)

Other established or emerging best practices

Our Controls and Policy Committee and Risk Committee meet monthly, and our anti-corruption principles are communicated to all employees through our Code of Conduct. Concerns can be reported using our Speak Up Safely policy.

Develop and implement partnership projects with public or private organizations (UN entities, government, NGOs, or other groups) on core business, social investments and/or advocacy

Join industry peers, UN entities and/or other stakeholders in initiatives contributing to solving common challenges and dilemmas at the global and/or local levels with an emphasis on initiatives extending the company’s positive impact on its value chain

Other established or emerging best practices

Guided by our values, our Giving approach focuses on delivering in areas where we can have the greatest impact by concentrating on Education, Health/ Humanitarian Aid and the Environment. We have 14 key giving partnerships and 19 giving projects.

Pursue social investments and philanthropic contributions that tie in with the core competencies or operating context of the company as an integrated part of its sustainability strategy

Coordinate efforts with other organizations and initiatives to amplify—and not negate or unnecessarily duplicate—the efforts of other contributors

Take responsibility for the intentional and unintentional effects of funding and have due regard for local customs, traditions, religions, and priorities of pertinent individuals and groups

Other established or emerging best practices

We have partnerships with ITgrarte, Equal Chances in IT, Young Women in Tech Academy, ANIS, Safe Online, and gave humanitarian aid for Ukraine (partnerships with Save the Children, PATRIR, Code4Romania and 1 million euro matching campaign).

Align core business strategy with one or more relevant UN goals/issues

Develop relevant products and services or design business models that contribute to UN goals/issues

Other established or emerging best practices

Endava has aligned its business practises to UN SDG 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 17.

Publicly advocate the importance of action in relation to one or more UN goals/issues

Other established or emerging best practices

In our external communication we are reaffirming our commitments to the UNGC and UN SDGs, and we recognise key dates in the UN calendar.

Publicly recognize responsibility for the company’s impacts on internal and external stakeholders

Define sustainability strategies, goals and policies in consultation with key stakeholders

Establish channels to engage with employees and other stakeholders to hear their ideas and address their concerns

CEO leads executive management team in development of corporate sustainability strategy, defining goals and overseeing implementation

CEO publicly delivers explicit statements and demonstrates personal leadership on sustainability and commitment to the UN Global Compact

CEO promotes initiatives to enhance sustainability of the company’s sector and leads development of industry standards

Board of Directors (or equivalent) assumes responsibility and oversight for long-term corporate sustainability strategy and performance

Board establishes, where permissible, a committee or assigns an individual board member with responsibility for corporate sustainability.

Board (or committee), where permissible, approves formal reporting on corporate sustainability (Communication on Progress)

Other established or emerging best practices

Our Nominating and Corporate Governance, Remuneration and Audit committees meet at least quarterly. For FY 22, the Board had 98.5% attendance at all Board meetings. There are separate risk and disclosure committees within the board of directors.

Opportunities and responsibilities that one or more SDGs represent to our business

Where the company’s priorities lie with respect to one or more SDGs

How one or more SDGs are integrated into the company’s business model

Other established or emerging best practices

Our We Care roadmap focuses on a number of high-impact sustainability initiatives across wellbeing, inclusion, women in tech, community, ethics and responsible business practices, cybersecurity and journey to net zero emissions.

SDG 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere

SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

SDG 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

SDG 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

SDG 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

SDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

SDG 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

SDG 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries

SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

SDG 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

SDG 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

SDG 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

SDG 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

SDG 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development