Softcat CFO, Graham Charlton, talks sustainability at Softcat
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.
HOW CAN SOFTCAT SUPPORT?
Sustainability has become a critical focus for educational institutions in the UK as they recognise their role in promoting environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic resilience.
Education institutions are committing to achieving carbon neutrality by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from their operations. This involves adopting energy-efficient practices, investing in renewable energy sources, and implementing sustainable transportation options to minimise their carbon footprint. Institutions are focusing on procuring goods and services from sustainable and ethical sources. This includes selecting products with lower environmental impacts, favouring local suppliers, and considering the social and environmental practices of vendors.
92
of students surveyed believe that Universities and Colleges should actively incorporate and promote sustainable development.
PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
According to SOS UK
93
of students feel it is important for students to leave their time in formal education with the knowledge and skills required to address sustainability challenges.
ADDRESS SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES
According to SOS UK
84
of Students attending primary and secondary schools agree that their schools should be encouraging students to do more about their carbon footprint and environmental impacts
IMPROVE CARBON FOOTPRINT
According to SOS UK
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’.
Our Partnerships and Accreditations
Softcat recognises the importance of sustainability and are proud to partner with these organisations.
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