Environmental, Social, Governance
Our Global ESG strategy
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 2022
"I am incredibly proud to present our second annual sustainability report. Since the first report, we have set more ambitious targets, doubled down on working with our supply chain and received significant recognition for our efforts. Our ESG commitments are at the heart of how we do business and our approach is ESG by design; this means we build ESG principles into everything we do, and we do so from the outset."
Keri Gilder
CEO, Colt
You can view a short summary of the 2022 report here, or take a look at our 2021 report here.
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
We're tracking progress by:
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
We're tracking progress by:
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:
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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Colt Group launches its first Sustainability Report
Colt Group today released its first Sustainability Report, which looks at how the company is delivering a positive impact from its ESG commitments.
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Colt Sustainability Champion visits the Antarctic
Sally Lands, Sustainability Champion In March 2022, Colt’s Sustainability Champions travelled to the Antarctic with polar explorer Robert Swan and his environmental foundation ClimateForce 2041 to learn how we can…
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Colt’s progress against gender balance plans
“Never has it been more important to consider our impact on the world around us, on the environment, on our people and on the communities in which we live and…
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How we’re supporting LGBTQI migrants in the UK with Micro Rainbow
At Colt, we know people matter, therefore inclusion and diversity is a core pillar of our culture and DNA. We focus on how we can support our employees as well…
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Building an inclusive workplace: Colt awarded Silver by Stonewall
According to Stonewall’s research, more than a third of LGBTQ+ staff (35 per cent) hide who they are at work, while one in five (18 per cent) have been the…
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The 12 achievements of sustainability
2021 really has felt like a landmark year for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). The Covid-19 pandemic drastically altered our reality, pushing us to think about a new normal, including…
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