ESG at d.velop: An overview of our sustainability plans

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With great power comes great responsibility. We are fully aware of our responsibility and have embarked on a journey to integrate sustainable practices into all areas of our business. Our goal is to protect the environment while remaining economically successful. Through innovative solutions and our commitment to environmental, social, and economic sustainability, we aim to help shape a sustainable future.

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Focused on Sustainability

We create connections that matter. In an increasingly connected world, our aim is to be more than just an IT company. Through our innovative solutions, we bring not only data and content together, but also people. We foster exchange, understanding, and collaboration. In doing so, we place great value on ensuring our technologies are resource-friendly and energy-efficient, contributing actively to sustainability.
Moreover, we believe that true innovation lies not only in technology itself, but also in the relationships it enables and in the shared responsibility we bear for our environment and the people around us.

Our strategy for fulfilling our sustainability commitments is built on three key pillars known as ESG – Environmental, Social, and Governance. ESG refers to a company’s or organisation’s environmental and social responsibilities, as well as compliance with evolving regulatory standards.

Environmental Protection

Environmental protection is one of the fundamental pillars of sustainability. Our environmental management system is certified in accordance with ISO 14001. As an IT company, energy management is particularly important to us. Since 2017, we have been monitoring and optimising energy flows using our ISO 50001-certified energy management system – significantly reducing our CO₂ emissions. Recycling and reuse are also key components of our environmental efforts, helping us minimise waste and electronic scrap.

Renewable Energy

Using solar and wind power for electricity supply is essential to minimising our ecological footprint. That’s why, since 2025, 10 out of our 11 sites have been powered entirely by certified renewable energy sources.

Green Data Centre

Our in-house data centre is powered with 100% green electricity by our service provider and achieves an average annual Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) rating of 1.2. For context: a PUE of 1.0 would indicate that all energy is used directly for IT operations – a theoretical ideal that is rarely achieved in practice.

Waste Management

We pass on decommissioned hardware to an IT remarketing service provider. Components that can no longer be used are handed over to a certified disposal and recycling service provider.

For us, social sustainability means standing for a values-driven, respectful, and equal partnership with our employees. We are mindful of human needs and actively support the personal and professional development of our staff. Social sustainability also means contributing to the wider community and supporting social initiatives.

Diversity

It is the richness of human diversity that inspires and motivates us. We embrace diversity – regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, origin, culture, or disability. That’s why signing the Diversity Charter in 2021 was a natural step for us, firmly rooted in our belief in equality.

Employee Development

We are committed to fostering a healthy work environment for all. Through our company health management programme, we offer a wide range of preventative and supportive services to promote wellbeing. At the same time, we encourage our employees’ personal growth through our internal training programme d.velop yourself.

Local Initiatives

In 2021, d.velop launched a Sponsorship Fund. Thanks to this initiative, we were able to support over 40 exciting projects in 2023 alone – all close to the hearts of our employees. These ranged from volleyball, handball, tennis and football clubs to music initiatives, development programmes, and more.

Supply Chains

We conduct risk assessments for human rights violations and key environmental concerns along our value chain. At the same time, we are committed to increasing accountability among our suppliers in order to improve transparency around the risks identified.

Compliance & Governance

In today’s digital world, we know that trust is the foundation of every successful business relationship – and trust is earned through actions, not words. Our customers can rely on us to protect their sensitive data and to provide innovative solutions that optimise their business processes. At d.velop AG, we are committed to conducting our business with integrity. Compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies is a matter of course for us. Our commitment is also reflected in the ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications we have held since 2023.

Code of Conduct

Corporate sustainability begins with a strong value system and responsible corporate governance. The core guidelines and principles that shape our daily actions are set out in our Code of Conduct.

Whistleblowing System

Despite the care we take in all our business activities, if you have concerns or become aware of potential human rights or compliance violations involving d.velop AG, we encourage you to report them through our anonymous whistleblowing system, operated by an independent partner. This system is available at all times to both d.velop employees and external individuals – fully anonymously.

Certifications

In addition to product-level certifications, d.velop AG as a company also complies with a wide range of regulatory standards. This ensures that we can help support your organisation in meeting its own compliance requirements.

Resources

Insights into ESG Topics on the d.velop blog

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The digital transformation in the industry is progressing. Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and Digital Twins are becoming increasingly important and are opening up new potential for efficiency and sustainability.
How cloud technologies help reduce the carbon footprint

By Karl Oppermann

To understand how cloud computing helps companies reduce their carbon footprint in the blog article – using  AWS  as an example.
ECM against CO2: Are you still a fan of paper in the office?

By Carolin Kreienbaum

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