Sustainability Partner of the Year 2022

Softcat win Candefero Sustainability Partner of the Year 2022 at the Canalys EMEA Channels Forum 2022

Softcat leads the sector with Net Zero targets approved by SBTi

Softcat is the first IT company in Europe to receive this and one of only 35 companies in the world to have their net-zero targets approved by SBTi

Softcat Supports Global Goals

Softcat supports global goals and is always finding new ways to build a greener, fairer and better world

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Sustainability

At Softcat we believe we can be a successful business and do good to protect our people and the planet for future generations to come.

We are motivated to drive change within our own organisation whilst working with our partners, our supply chain, and supporting our customers on their socially responsible journey through the technology we provide.

Softcat CEO, Graham Charlton, talks sustainability at Softcat

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Softcat’s commitment

At the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States, are 17 Sustainable Development Goals, of which Softcat is a signatory.

We are proud to be the first FTSE 250 company to be awarded 5 star status. We are also one of only 5 UK&I companies to win HP Sustainable Impact Award.

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Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Discover Softcat's sustainability journey and how we are making a positive impact in our latest ESG report.

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We support Global Goals

Gender equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women to achieve their goals.

Decent work and economic growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

Reduced inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries.

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Climate action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and impact.

Partnerships for The Goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development.

Carbon Targets

Stage One 2022: Carbon Offset

Softcat will become ‘Carbon Net Zero’ offsetting any carbon usage with an agreed form of carbon offset

Stage Two 2024: Renewable Energy

Softcat will migrate to using ‘renewable energy’ across all of its office locations reducing its overall GHG emissions.

Stage three 2030: Reduce Emissions

Reduce Overall Gross Emissions by 45%

Stage Four 2040: Net Zero Value Circle

Softcat is targeting to have a carbon ‘Net Zero’ supply chain by 2040, where all of its suppliers and partners will be ‘Carbon Net Zero’.

Softcat's sustainability goals

Softcat has committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on six on where we can have a direct impact.

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S3: Our framework for sustainability

Softcat

Making Sustainability a core element to its business and embedding it in Softcat’s future. Softcat will support all of its priority goals and continue to drive and develop a more efficient and reduced carbon industry.

Supply Chain

Softcat will work with its partners, suppliers and vendors to ensure they are working to Softcat values and doing what they can do to enable, deliver and support a sustainable supply chain.

Solutions

Softcat will review all services and solutions that are offered to its customers (new and existing). Softcat will enable its employees to create and deliver sustainable products to assist its customers on their own sustainability journey.

“Softcat will become carbon ‘net zero’ ten years ahead of government targets”

Making an Impact

FY 16-21: Over 5 years of continuous business growth and ongoing CO2 reduction.

133%

Increase in total revenue

61%

Increase in employees

44%

Reduction in CO2 emissions

Our Partnerships and Accreditations

Softcat recognises the importance of sustainability and are proud to partner with these organisations.

CRN Tech impacts awards inspiration transformation 170 x 170

CRN Tech impacts awards sustainable reseller 170 x 170

Our awards

Softcat has been recognised for its dedication and commitment to sustainability

Partner Sustainable Impact Award Winner

Social Impact Award

Support The Goals 5 Star Recognition

Sustainability Team

Graham Charlton

Executive Director and Chief Executive

I joined Softcat in January 2015 attracted by a company that clearly had the things I was looking for in spades: terrific growth, fantastic future prospects, and great people. The culture at Softcat has to be experienced to be fully understood, and the virtuous circle of motivation and outstanding results it creates, genuinely feels unique. I’ve been fortunate to work for some great companies in the past, spending time in the FTSE100 with Experian and also herding meerkats at privately-owned comparethemarket.com, but moving to Softcat was the easiest and continues to be the most exhilarating decision I’ve made in my career.

Alastair Wynn

Business Transformation Director

I joined Softcat in 2005 on the graduate sales program. A career in IT sales seemed the perfect mix for skills learned at uni, following a degree in business and IT (and a one-year placement with IBM). I spent nine years in sales as an Account Manager, Team Leader, Sales Manager, before moving into, my first senior management position in 2014. I am ultimately responsible for our supply chain and internal operations and I've enjoyed a challenging and rewarding time with Softcat which has recently changed to operations.

John Gladstone

Sustainability Lead

John has a wide range of experience within the IT sector working across various technologies and service across the globe. Since joining Softcat John's concentration has been developing supply chain services to support customer needs and demands. John transitioned into a Sustainability Lead role to work on developing and delivering Softcat's sustainability strategy, customer solutions and thought leadership in this arena.

Rachel Moorthy

Sustainability Executive

I joined Softcat in June 2022 as a Sustainability Executive. I was brought in to work on Softcat's internal activities and support with compliance and governance within the company. Upon completing a Msc in Sustainability and Management, I found opportunities to focus on ESG and CSR within the software and services sector as we transition towards a circular economy. I am especially interested in system level innovations, where we transform existing products and services into integrated solutions that adapt and create value for the everchanging environment.

Luke Thomas

Company Secretary

I have over 20 years’ experience in senior Company Secretarial roles in companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. I joined Softcat in January 2019 and was attracted by Softcat’s great values, culture and its desire for success. My role of Company Secretary is important to support the good governance of Softcat and sustainability is now a critical part of our good governance. I’m delighted to be part of Softcat’s journey as we continue to invest in and develop our sustainable long-term future.

See our current and future corporate responsibility to sustainability through our reports and statistics

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