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Corporate social responsibility

Taking care of our people, communities and planet makes us stronger at what we do. Although our work is far from over, we’re dedicated to creating positive impacts and experiences for all.

A message from our CEO

Since our beginning, we’ve set out to solve problems, deliver better experiences and make decisions with people at the centre of it all. We understand that the ambition to strengthen our role in creating a positive impact is bold. With drive, determination and courage comes transformation.

Challenging the standard of what it means to be a data centre solutions provider is woven into the fabric of our company. We look forward to running towards the unknown and seeing what we accomplish together.

Ron Alvesteffer, President & CEO

Company commitments

Continue to optimise operations to reduce our carbon footprint, pollution
and waste.

Provide an empowering and inclusive atmosphere for all.

Support our local communities
with time, talent and philanthropic efforts.

Social responsibility pillars

We view our responsibilities through the lens of the following pillars. When these areas work together, they create a meaningful impact.

Environment

Address our carbon footprint to reduce impact.

Workplace

Celebrate and invest in our people’s well-being.

Community

Lead the way by giving back to our communities.

Environment

Prioritising our planet

This is a pivotal moment for the future of our world, and we must take action now. By strengthening our role in reducing our carbon footprint, protecting critical resources and developing eco-friendly solutions,
we hope to generate positive change.

Environmental commitments

Over the years, we’ve looked for new ways to address and improve our impact.

Provide multi-stream recycling, water bottle refill stations and composting services and install LED lighting in global corporate offices.

Limit single-use plastics.

Reduce quantity of printers to lower waste.

Maintain eco-cooling and a PUE of 1.14 in European data centres.

Offer charging stations to promote electric car usage.

Utilise solar energy.

Reducing carbon emissions and responsibly disposing of decommissioned equipment

Extending the life of data centre hardware helps companies to reduce their carbon footprint, unnecessary waste, overspending and more. Deciding to delay a hardware refresh avoids the need to manufacture equipment using raw materials, metals, packaging and transportation, in turn decreasing the production of CO2.

If a customer undergoes a hardware refresh based on capacity, compatibility and other requirements, our team ensures that all decommissioned equipment is disposed of following NIST 800-88 standards. The remaining equipment is either refurbished or recycled in a zero-landfill scrap facility.

An inside look at our UK data centre halls.

Data centres powered by
100% renewable energy

Using clean energy and sustainable sources, our efficient data centres operate with renewable energy and have a power usage effectiveness rate (PUE) of 1.14.

Our Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO)-certified² data centres save around 2640 tonnes of CO2 each year.³

Carbon Emissions Savings Calculator

Calculate your carbon savings

Decrease carbon emissions. Meet your sustainability goals. Discover how to address your carbon impact by extending the life of data centre equipment life cycles.

Building a more sustainable future

We focus on accelerating and developing transformative change to fulfil our environmental commitments. To demonstrate our commitment to protecting critical resources, we’ve pledged to meet net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

To achieve this commitment, we partnered with Pause People Collective, an energy and carbon consultancy, to assess our carbon footprint. Over the past four years, they’ve worked with us to implement a comprehensive carbon reduction plan. This has led us to become certified as carbon neutral, including our European data centres — a significant step toward our goal of net zero. 

Energy for our UK data centres utilises a mix of renewable power sources

EcoVadis Sustainability Rating

We’re proud to have achieved a Bronze EcoVadis Sustainability Rating, placing us in the 78th percentile! This recognition highlights our commitment to integrating sustainability throughout our business, from ethical practices and environmental impact to labour and procurement standards.

As we celebrate this significant milestone in our sustainability journey, we remain dedicated to learning, evolving and making an even greater positive impact in the years to come.

Learn more about our EcoVadis rating and how we’re scored here.

Technical certifications

By maintaining multiple ISO certification standards, we’re able to offer IT professionals greater industry-specific expertise and improved support.

ISO 22301:2019

Business Continuity Management

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental Management

ISO 27001:2022

Information Security Management

SOC 2 Compliant

Safe Contractor Approved

EcoVadis Sustainability Rating Bronze

The above logos refer to our Service Express Europe Limited UK Head Office and Data Centre locations. For more information please request a copy of our certificates.

Workplace

Empowering our people

We focus on supporting conversations, creating resources and investing in our people’s physical and psychological well-being. Topics we discuss include gender equity, Pride, working parents, diversity, belonging, neurodiversity, mental health and more.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

We’re committed to supporting a diverse workforce representing all beliefs and backgrounds to cultivate a culture of growth and belonging through our initiatives to educate, celebrate and integrate.

Educate

Provide resources to encourage our people to consistently build awareness of diverse and unique perspectives outside their own.

Celebrate

Share intentional and effective ways to celebrate all dimensions of diversity and embrace the uniqueness among our people and those we serve.

Integrate

Collaborate with our employees, suppliers, customers and partners to create an inclusive environment in all aspects of our organisation.

Supporting mental and
physical wellness

We want our people to be the best version of themselves, whether they’re at work or home. That’s why we’re always looking for new ways to support life’s changing milestones.

Healthcare coverage

Parental leave

Lifestyle reimbursement

Paid volunteer time

PTO & Holidays

Employee resource groups

Community

Serving our communities

People are only as strong as their communities. By expanding our focus
to the places we live, work and grow, we can make a difference around
the world.

Service Express Cares

Service Express Cares is a grassroots-led committee focused on supporting and promoting the well-being of the company through initiatives, including giving, volunteering, prompting sustainability and physical and mental health. This internal team works to ensure our people have the information and resources they need to give back to their communities.

4590

Volunteer hours
completed in 2024

13%

Increase from
2022

Several organisations we support

Spotlight story

Soon after his birth in 2019, Jayne’s grandson, Oscar, was diagnosed with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. This diagnosis rocketed Jayne’s daughter and son-in-law into a new and unexpected world of hospital stays, medication, appointments, adaptations to their home, medical training and so much more.

Bedford and District Cerebral Palsy Society (BDCPS) provided Oscar and his family with immense support. From providing counselling for parents to holding regular activities for children, craft groups and other ways to connect.

In 2021, BDCPS hosted a “Smile for a Mile” fundraiser, asking participants to walk during the Easter holidays and donate to the organisation. Team members came together to raise funds in support of Jayne and her family.

Oscar and his parents, Leah and Mark.

¹ Climate Neutral Now pledge confirmed and maintained by Service Express Europe Limited. A copy of our carbon reduction plan and carbon neutral certification can be provided upon request.