Environment, Social & Governance
Our central role as a digital infrastructure and data centre services provider gives us a platform to contribute to a more sustainable society through innovation and the promotion of technological solutions.
ESG is at the heart of everything we do, the solutions we offer and the pioneering innovations we create.
Our Environmental, Social, Governance strategy comprises four pillars, with the concept of ESG by Design running throughout and digital trust, responsibility and governance wrapping around everything we do.
Lumen EMEA acquisition
We've finalised the acquisition and are in the process of integrating teams and their data. While we work towards reporting on all aspects together, please be aware that our targets and details won't include Lumen assets initially. We're committed to transparency throughout this process and will keep you informed as we make progress.
Colt Sustainability Report 2023
“Colt is a company that cares deeply, which is why we focus on sustainability by design. 'We can change the world' is one of our values and it informs, shapes and inspires everything we do. Nowhere is this better reflected than in our latest Sustainability Report. The passion and tremendous energy we have as a business to do better for our planet, our people and our customers can be seen on every page, in every metric and in every stride towards our goal to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. I'm incredibly proud of the progress we're making to build a better world.”
Keri Gilder
CEO, Colt
See how our ESG strategy affects our business
Sustainable Growth through Digital Infrastructure
Our products and services become an enabler to society and the environment
- A greener network through innovation such as SDN and AI
- Digital transformation driven efficiently through modernising our infrastructure
- Empowering a more sustainable society through digital services and remote workforce
We're tracking progress by:
Become the Sustainable Supplier of Choice
Our ESG activities support our customers and become the differentiator for Colt
- Near- and long-term Science-based Targets
- A robust approach to Scope 3 reduction
- Zero waste to landfill & Circularity plan
- Signing up suppliers to Code of Conduct and ESG goals
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Community Trust & Social Impact
Our purpose, vision and values are used for the good of the communities in which we operate
- Enagement with charities and community initiatives
- A social impact strategy that connects digital infrastructure to community wellbeing
- Understanding the impact we’re having
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Innovative, Great & Inclusive Place to Work
Our business benefits from diversity of thought and a true sense of belonging
- Educating the business on inclusive behaviours
- Focus on attraction and retention of diverse talent
- Optimising accessibility and reducing barriers
- Inclusive workplace policies
- Empowering our employee networks to make an impact
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Digital Trust, Responsibility & Governance
We drive positive change, create trust, work ethically and report transparently backed by data
We hold ourselves to the highest standards. For example, our annual sustainability report is aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Global Reporting Index (GRI).
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More ESG content:
Cloud strategies must support ESG ambitions
Migration can reduce your carbon footprint if backed by a supportive partner Following Colt’s annual cloud report for 2022, we wanted to analyse the environmental dimension of people’s cloud plans.
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Those in need from the LGBTQ+ community can access support from Stonewall Housing & Colt
Helping people access the critical services they need, when they need them, means a lot to us at Colt. We are building extraordinary connections with charities like Stonewall Housing to…
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COP27 and what it means for Colt
By Claire Coulson, Environmental Sustainability Manager The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) aims to implement the Paris Agreement carbon reduction targets. This November, the high-level event hosted…
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COP27 and Colt’s progress towards its science-based targets
Between the 6th and 18th of November, world leaders, climate activists and enterprise CEOs come together at COP27, the world’s largest annual gathering on climate action, to tackle the effects…
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Colt commits to robust climate change targets as part of Net Zero Action Day
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guides businesses in the private sector on setting informed carbon reduction goals that combat the climate emergency. To champion those who have made commitments…
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Colt secures Platinum EcoVadis rating for outstanding ESG performance
Colt Group, comprising Colt Technology Services and Colt Data Centre Services, today announced it has been awarded a Platinum rating from EcoVadis, the world-leading sustainability ratings provider, for its environment, social and governance (ESG) performance.
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UN SDGs: what are they and what are we doing to support them?
This month will mark seven years since the world embraced the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These are a part of the foundation of our ESG strategy at Colt and…
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Colt named a Stonewall Top Global Employer 2022
Colt has been named a Stonewall Top Global Employer for 2022, which recognises the best multinational employers for the LGBTQ+ community. Stonewall’s Top Global Employers list is based on the…
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