SUSTAINABILITY
Putting Sustainability at the Forefront of IT At Ikonic, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a core value that drives everything we do. Our commitment to sustainability began in 2021, when we took bold steps to become carbon neutral. It wasn’t just about ticking a box; we wanted to set a new standard in the IT distribution sector and meet the growing expectations surrounding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. As our customers and suppliers increasingly demanded sustainability in every facet of their operations, we knew we had to lead by example.
We knew that to truly make a difference, we needed the right expertise. So, we partnered with environmental experts to create actionable, research-driven strategies that would not only align with our sustainability goals but also help our customers achieve theirs. By embedding sustainability into our products and processes, we’ve been able to support our clients in their own ESG journeys. The issue of sustainability is no longer a distant concern; it’s a global crisis that requires immediate action. The traditional take-make-dispose model of consumption is no longer viable. Our planet’s resources are finite, and we’re already seeing the consequences of overconsumption. Take Earth’s Overshoot Day, for example, a date that marks when humanity has
carbon neutrality through initiatives like tree planting, mangrove restoration, and sea kelp cultivation, to developing a comprehensive Carbon Reduction Plan, we’ve taken decisive steps to reduce our environmental footprint. We’re also aiming for net-zero emissions by 2038, with an initial 6.2% reduction in CO2 emissions per employee since 2021, which already surpasses our emissions reduction target by 2%. However, sustainability isn’t just about internal practices; it’s about creating a ripple effect across our entire ecosystem. That’s why we’ve focused on influencing our stakeholders, which is what’s known in ESG terms as Scope 3 emissions. This includes everything from switching to green electricity suppliers to working with logistics partners that operate electric vehicles. We’ve also collaborated with both new and existing suppliers to build sustainability into every aspect of our business. One of the most significant milestones in our sustainability journey has been the evolution of our procurement strategy. We’ve shifted toward sourcing products that are designed with sustainability at their core, ensuring that our resellers and their end-users have access to environmentally friendly technology solutions. This new
Simon Thomas Group ESG Lead
ikonic.com
exhausted the Earth’s renewable resources for the year. In 2025, this day will fall in July, and it’s estimated that we now need 1.75 Earths to sustain our current way of life. At Ikonic, we believe that change starts with us. Our own journey toward a positive environmental impact has been challenging but rewarding. From achieving
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