Environmental
Make a difference today, for all our tomorrows.
We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint by conserving energy, minimizing waste, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We believe that everyone has a part to play in caring for our planet, both in business and our personal lives. Nothing happens in isolation; everything is connected and small changes lead to significant impact.
We embed environmental and social values into everything we do through robust governance of our own operations, partners, and suppliers.
Our commitment to sustainability
Through our environmental business models and staff network groups, we are dedicated to driving change within our industry, working with our partners and supply chain to support our customers on their journey to sustainable outcomes.
We are Carbon Neutral – eight years ahead of government targets
We invest in Gold Standard Certified carbon credits against our business activity emissions to support impactful climate solutions, while we work hard to reduce our emissions.
By 2026 we aim to reduce our operational scope 1, 2, and 3* emissions by 50%
We are committed to using renewable energy sources, but also invest in energy efficient heating and lighting, increasing our waste recycling and reducing our water usage.
* for paper, water, and waste
We are targeting to reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030**
We will reduce our emissions by embedding circular economy procurement, minimising business travel, and employee commute, and influencing others in our supply chain to change behaviours to minimise their impact on the environment.
** Including other Scope 3 emissions for Purchased Goods, Capital Goods, Fuel and Energy related activities (Electricity T&D), Upstream T&D, Business Travel, Employee Commuting, Use of sold products, End of life treatment of sold products.
We aim to be Net Zero by 2040
Our action and impact so far
We are carbon neutral through investment in gold standard carbon removal projects generating clean energy, and have avoided 651 tCO2e to date, the equivalent of…
407 tCO2e avoided
Avoiding emissions from landfill by turning methane gas into electricity in Brazil
117.6 tCO2e avoided
Generating 4.83MW of clean electricity from hydropower in India
64.4 tCO2e avoided
Preventing the emission of 131,883 tonnes of CO2e every year through wind power projects in Thailand
32 tCO2e avoided
Distributing cleaner, high efficiency cookstoves in Kenya
27.6 tCO2e avoided
Reducing deforestation and degradation in the Tambopata-Bahuaja Biodiversity Reserve in Peru
2.4 tCO2e avoided
Generating 372,000 MWh of electricity annually from wind power in Vietnam
707 trees planted
Our volunteering partner matches our efforts with a tree planting scheme to support communities and deforestation
Phoenix Environmental Policy
Phoenix Software is dedicated to an Environmental Policy that ensures that its operations and activities remain sustainable. We believe in the concept of a customer and supplier working together in pursuing this policy and in the continual striving for improvements in environmental impact and sustainability.
Our Environmental Policy is based on three fundamental principles:
- Understanding our environmental impact through analysis of existing and future operations and outputs
- Continually reviewing and improving our operations and processes to reduce our environmental impact without effecting service quality
- Working with our customers and supply chain to create sustainable partnerships
Phoenix Carbon Reduction Plan
By assessing the environmental impact across multiple areas of our business through our low carbon action plan we can monitor the progress towards our key sustainability goals. Our key reduction actions include:
- Utilising 100% renewable energy suppliers
- Introducing an EV staff scheme and doubling our electric car chargers for all employees and visitors to use
- Reduced energy usage throughout the buildings with LED and motion sensor lighting
- Reduced printing by use of software solutions
- Zero waste to landfill
We have a strong commitment to delivering our services in the most environmentally efficient way.
ISO Standards and Environmental Accreditations
Our environmental certifications show our commitment to environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and ecologically conscious actions. By following strict environmental criteria and applying sustainable methods throughout our activities, we are helping to protect the earth and create a more sustainable future for everyone.
The latest scientifical research around our climate has demonstrated that it is still possible to limit the expected global temperature rise of 1.5⁰C. However, we are unfortunately still moving steadily towards potential tipping points. Within the Bytes Group, both Bytes Software Services and Phoenix Software care about the environment and are taking our collective responsibilities seriously.
As part of our journey to Net Zero, we have taken an important step in committing to have our carbon reduction targets and Net Zero goals submitted to the Science Based Targets initiative. This step is vital to make sure we are in-line with efforts to limit global warming to 1.5⁰C. SBTi is recognised as the world’s leading organisation for driving the achievement of climate action plans within organisations, so the alignment to SBTi is a big step in reconfirming our pledge to continue working towards our sustainability aspirations.
Collective action is needed to be able to reach these targets and ensure we have a sustainable future for ourselves, our families, and those that come after us, and we all need to play a part in this journey.
Learn more about Science Based Targets
Phoenix achieved in the 83rd percentile of UK businesses with first EcoVadis rating
We’re thrilled to share that Phoenix has scored a Bronze Sustainability Rating on our first EcoVadis assessment – putting us in the top 35% of businesses in the UK. This is a fantastic start, and we couldn’t have done it without the hard work and support of our entire team. We got some great feedback from the assessment and are already looking at how we can improve next time.
What is EcoVadis and why it matters
EcoVadis is a platform to show how committed organisations are to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. More and more of our customers rightly want to know about our sustainability efforts, and EcoVadis helps us share that information in one place.
By being part of EcoVadis, we’re not just showing our dedication to ESG; we’re also getting clear goals to keep getting better. This helps us improve our practices over time and aim for higher awards, proving that we’re serious about running a sustainable business.
If you would like us to share our scorecard with you, please contact [email protected]
Discover more about EcoVadis
CDP is a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for companies to manage their environmental impacts. They believe environmental transparency and accountability are vital for tracking progress towards a sustainable future.
“As the global environmental disclosure system, CDP is dedicated to building the foundations for a thriving and sustainable economy and greatly appreciates the support of Bytes Technology Group Plc in our efforts to continue driving transparency and corporate environmental action.
The situation is urgent, and the global community must act now to ensure that we limit global warming to 1.5C. Disclosure is the first key step in addressing current and future environmental risks through standardised, comparable data. Bytes Technology Group Plc has shown its commitment to transparency around its environmental impacts and strategies for action by disclosing through CDP in 2023.
Regular disclosure drives climate action and so we look forward to Bytes Technology Group Plc sharing their environmental data for years to come. “
Dexter Galvin, Chief Commercial and Partnerships Officer, 2023
Find out more about CDP and their work
Phoenix Software is pleased to announce we have been assessed to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS). IS0 14001 is a systematic framework to manage the immediate and long-term environmental impacts of an organisation’s products, services, and processes. By completing ISO 14001 certification we can assure our customers that our environmental management system meets international industry specific environmental standards.
ISO 14001 environmental certification provides a framework for environmental management best practice to help organisations.
View our ISO 14001 Environmental Management certificate information
IEMA is the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. They’re committed to supporting, encouraging, and improving the confidence and performance of all professionals, helping them to enhance their profile and recognition.
IEMA do this by providing resources and tools, research and knowledge sharing along with high-quality formal training and qualifications to meet the real-world needs of members – from their first steps on the career ladder, right to the very top. They believe that together we can change perceptions and attitudes about the relevance and vital importance of sustainability as a progressive force for good.
View our IEMA Associate Membership certificate
Technology’s role in transforming public sector sustainability
Check out our resources to support your organisation in becoming more sustainable.
Carbon Accounting
Set up a carbon accounting system bespoke to your organisation’s needs. Our easy-to-use Power App and BI dashboard enables you to record the emissions that are important to you, report by scope, and track reduction against targets, while tracking all positive replacement actions.
Our Sustainability App was recognised at the CRN Tech Impact Awards as the Sustainable Solution/ Service of the Year. CRN comments on the judges’ decision:
“The winner of this heavily entered category drew plaudits for its sustainability app, which the judges variously branded ‘clever’, ‘smart’, and ‘a great tool for local authorities’.
A circular economy
We’re able to assist you whether you’re looking to extend the lifespan of your devices or keep up to date with the most energy efficient solutions available. Together with our partners, we will work with you to support your hardware refresh programme, ensuring it meets your business needs and sustainability objectives. Together with our partners, we supply, deploy, and dispose of your IT kit responsibly.
Explore how to design sustainable IT infrastructure
Using the Microsoft Sustainability Well-Architectured Framework (WAF) Guidance and Assessment to design IT infrastructure, will enable you to understand the sustainability challenges and make informed decisions for your organisation.
