SUSTAINABILITY & NET-ZERO ROADMAP

2025–2050

Syntezia Sàrl is committed to accelerating its sustainability efforts and contributing to the global ambition of a net-zero future.

This roadmap defines the company's strategic direction from 2025 toward net zero by 2050, in line with climate science and the principles of the SBTi Net-Zero Standard for SMEs.

1. OUR NET-ZERO AMBITION AND SBTi ALIGNMENT

Syntezia Sàrl commits to defining and achieving a long-term, science-based net-zero target by 2050, aligned with the SBTi Net-Zero Standard for SMEs.

Achieving this ambition will require significant decarbonisation across our value chain.

Our approach is based on four key principles.

Science-Based

Our targets will be based on the latest climate science and aligned with the objective of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

Comprehensive

We aim to address emissions across:

Scope 1 + Scope 2 + Scope 3

Prioritise Reduction

Our primary focus will be on absolute emissions reductions.

Carbon removals will only be considered for residual emissions that cannot reasonably be eliminated and will be used as a last resort.

Transparency

We will regularly report on progress toward our targets and commitments.

2. ROADMAP FOR 2025

The year 2025 is considered a critical period for establishing strong foundations for Syntezia's longer-term sustainability and net-zero journey.

2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL & CLIMATE ACTION

GHG Inventory & Baseline

Timing: Q1–Q2 2025

Action:Conduct a comprehensive professional greenhouse-gas emissions inventory for a baseline year, such as 2024 or the latest full year.

The inventory will cover Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions and follow the GHG Protocol.

Why: This is necessary to establish an accurate understanding of Syntezia's footprint and to set appropriate science-based targets.

Target: Complete the baseline inventory and identify the major emissions hotspots.

SBTi Target Setting

Timing: Q3–Q4 2025

Action: Formally engage with the Science Based Targets initiative to establish:

Near-term targets covering 5–10 years.

A long-term net-zero target for 2050.

Why:This provides a clear and validated pathway for decarbonisation.

Target:Submit near-term targets to SBTi for validation.

Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy

Timing: Ongoing during 2025

Action:Explore options for procuring renewable electricity.

Why:This will directly contribute to reducing Scope 2 emissions.

Target:Transition to 100% renewable electricity where feasible.

Sustainable Travel Policy

Timing: Q2 2025

Action:Develop and implement a formal sustainable travel policy that:

Prioritises train travel over short-haul flights.

Encourages public transport.

Explores virtual meeting technologies.

Why:Business travel is an important source of Scope 3 emissions.

Target:Reduce business-travel emissions, with the reduction target to be defined after establishing the baseline.

Waste Management Enhancement

Timing: Q3 2025

Action:Strengthen waste sorting and reduction programmes, including exploring:

Composting.

Responsible electronic-waste disposal.

Why:The objective is to minimise landfill waste and the emissions associated with it.

Target:Increase the recycling rate.

2.2 SOCIAL & ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY

Ethical Report Publication

Timing: Q1 2025

Action:Publish Syntezia's first annual Ethical Report covering progress against the Ethical Charter and the priorities identified in the Materiality Matrix.

Why:To strengthen transparency and accountability.

Target:Make the report publicly available on the company website.

Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan

Timing: Q2 2025

Action:Develop and implement a formal Diversity & Inclusion action plan, including unconscious-bias training.

Why:To foster an inclusive workplace.

Target:Implement D&I training for all employees.

Employee Well-being Programme

Timing: Q3 2025

Action:Launch a dedicated employee well-being programme including:

Mental-health support.

Flexible working options.

Professional development opportunities.

Why:To strengthen employee satisfaction, health and retention.

Target:Introduce at least two new well-being initiatives.

Supplier Code of Conduct

Timing: Q4 2025

Action:Develop and implement a formal Supplier Code of Conduct requiring suppliers to meet environmental, social and ethical standards.

Why:To address Scope 3 emissions and strengthen ethical practices throughout the supply chain.

Target:All key suppliers formally acknowledge and agree to the Code of Conduct.

2.3 GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE

Formal Governance Framework

Timing: Q2 2025

Action:Develop and document a formal governance framework defining roles, responsibilities and decision-making processes for sustainability initiatives.

Why:To ensure clear accountability and integrate sustainability into governance.

Target:A formal governance document approved by leadership.

Whistleblowing Policy

Timing: Q3 2025

Action:Implement a robust and accessible whistleblowing policy allowing ethical concerns to be reported without fear of retaliation.

Why:To strengthen ethical oversight and transparency.

Target:The policy should be communicated to all employees and easily accessible.

Compliance Review

Timing: Ongoing during 2025

Action:Carry out regular internal reviews to ensure continuing compliance with relevant Swiss and EU regulations, including requirements relating to:

Data privacy, including GDPR principles.

Environmental standards.

Labour laws.

Why:To mitigate legal and reputational risks.

Target:Zero non-compliance incidents.

3. LONG-TERM NET-ZERO ROADMAP — 2026–2050

The long-term roadmap is organised around three strategic pillars for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

PILLAR 1

Deep Decarbonisation of Operations

2026–2035

Syntezia will continue reducing the emissions directly and indirectly associated with its operations.

Continued Energy Efficiency

Optimise IT infrastructure to reduce energy consumption.

Renewable Energy

Ensure that all purchased electricity comes from certified renewable sources.

Sustainable Procurement

Deepen collaboration with suppliers and encourage them to reduce their own emissions and improve their sustainability practices.

Priority will be given to low-carbon products and services.

Minimising Business Travel

Strengthen virtual collaboration tools and develop a working culture that significantly reduces the need for physical travel.

Carbon budgeting will be considered for essential travel.

Green Fleet

Transition vehicles toward electric or zero-emission alternatives.

PILLAR 2

Value Chain Engagement & Scope 3 Reduction

2036–2045

During this phase, Syntezia will focus increasingly on the wider value chain and indirect emissions.

Supplier Collaboration

Work actively with key Scope 3 suppliers to support their own decarbonisation efforts, including:

Sharing best practices.

Capacity building.

Client Solutions

Develop and promote services that help clients:

Reduce their own environmental footprint.

Develop more sustainable business models.

Employee Engagement

Encourage employees to contribute to emissions reductions through:

Sustainable commuting incentives.

Home energy-efficiency advice.

Waste-reduction challenges.

Circular Economy Principles

Explore circular approaches to managing IT assets, including:

Extending equipment lifespan.

Responsible recycling.

The objective is to reduce waste and resource consumption.

PILLAR 3

Residual Emissions & Carbon Removals

2046–2050

At this stage, the focus will be on emissions that remain difficult to eliminate.

Identify Residual Emissions

Reassess remaining emissions rigorously and ensure that all feasible reduction measures have been implemented.

High-Quality Carbon Removals

For unavoidable residual emissions, Syntezia may invest in certified, high-quality carbon-removal projects such as:

Direct air capture.

Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage.

Verified nature-based solutions with robust permanence.

These removals must be additional and verifiable and should not be used as a substitute for reducing current emissions.

Continuous Innovation

Syntezia will continue to invest in or collaborate on emerging technologies that could further reduce emissions in the service sector.

4. MONITORING, REPORTING & VERIFICATION

The net-zero roadmap will be supported by continuous monitoring and transparent reporting.

Annual Reporting

Syntezia will publish a detailed sustainability report every year covering:

Progress toward SBTi targets.

GHG emissions data across Scope 1, 2 and 3.

Performance against material sustainability topics.

Third-Party Verification

Syntezia will seek external assurance or verification of its GHG emissions data and sustainability performance in order to strengthen credibility and transparency.

Regular Review

The sustainability strategy and roadmap will be reviewed annually to ensure that they remain aligned with:

• Business objectives.
• Evolving climate science.
• Swiss regulations.
• EU regulations.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Syntezia will maintain an open dialogue with:
• Employees.
• Clients.
• Suppliers.
• The wider community.

The objective is to gather feedback and ensure that sustainability efforts remain relevant and impactful.

CONCLUSION

Syntezia Sàrl is committed to becoming a leader in sustainable and ethical business practices within the strategy consulting and innovation sector.

Since the company's creation in November 2022, Syntezia has established an initial foundation for responsible business practices through its Ethical Charter and Materiality Matrices.

The 2025 roadmap sets out concrete actions to strengthen these commitments, particularly in the area of climate action.

Our long-term ambition is to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, aligned with the principles of the SBTi Net-Zero Standard for SMEs.

We recognise that sustainability is not a one-time project. It is an ongoing process that requires continuous improvement, monitoring and adaptation.

Syntezia is therefore committed to transparently reporting on its progress and working with its stakeholders to contribute actively to a more sustainable and ethical future.