Acting responsibly
Environmental, social, and governance at Skaylink
Skaylink recognizes its role in the world, as a business with its own impact on the environment, society, and the wider economy. That’s why we’ve committed to a range of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives which maximize the good we can do through our work.
Thinking green
- Integrating sustainable practices into everything we do.
- Selecting environmentally friendly partners and sourcing responsibly.
- Developing novel solutions with better ecological footprints and handprints.
Sharing knowledge
- Fostering a culture of openness and knowledge sharing.
- Promoting continuous learning and effective collaboration.
- Driving innovation and growing together through transparency and fairness.
Giving back
- Practicing good corporate citizenship with targeted actions.
- Contributing to initiatives with a positive societal and environmental impact.
- Supporting good causes to build a better future for everyone.
Environment
We are a sustainably managed, socially responsible company. We integrate sustainable practices into everything we do: We choose environmentally friendly partners and support handling resources responsibly. By developing innovative solutions, we minimize our ecological footprint and make a positive contribution to the environment. We set new standards for a greener future.
- Using cloud technologies
- Meetings via videotelephony
- Local office spaces and mobile work options
- Paperless office
- Sustainable mobility concept (train travel, bike leasing, electric cars)
- Reducing resource consumption
- Energy efficiency and renewable energy
- Energy supply from renewable energy sources
- Waste management
- Recycling electronic waste
- Sustainable procurement
- Continuous software-supported calculation and reduction of our carbon footprint
People
Our culture of openness supports continuous learning and effective collaboration. Thanks to the transparent exchange of knowledge, we are driving innovation and growing together. With targeted social commitment, we support initiatives that stand up for the environment and society. Through our activities for the common good, we make an active contribution to a better future for everyone.
- Social commitment, e.g., Skaylink Cares
- Employee satisfaction and loyalty
- Continuing education and engagement
- Employee benefits and talent support
- Flexible office hour model and working from home
- Young talent development
Governance
We vow to comply with the highest standards of corporate governance in order to achieve a positive impact on the environment and society. Thanks to strong governance, we have been able to strengthen the trust of our stakeholders and safeguard our long-term success and sustainability. Our structures, processes, and practices ensure that Skaylink is managed transparently, ethically, and responsibly.
- Compliance & governance
- Implementing clear guidelines
- Established code of conduct
- Protecting human rights
- Equal opportunity and compliance with the German General Act on Equal Treatment (AGG)
- Data protection and confidentiality
- Sustainable business practices
- Long-term partnerships
- Quality management in accordance with ISO 9001
- Reporting and transparency via sustainability services
- Software-supported reviews and reports with ESG Advantage
Making a difference through great client projects
We’re in the fortunate position of being able to contribute our valuable cloud expertise to a range of impactful projects with long-lasting benefits to society and the environment. This has included some fascinating client projects, such as myKWS, a digital platform run by international seed specialists KWS SAAT. This innovative, multilingual platform is designed to improve sustainability in farming. With easily accessible seed data, myKWS enables farmers worldwide to significantly and sustainably increase their crop yields while reducing their use of fertilizers. Client projects such as myKWS are an ideal fit for our ethos.
In every project, we’re also proactive in our conservation of resources. We use green electricity, paperless processes, and e-mobility solutions wherever able.
“Sustainability is a fundamental component of our services – that’s why we use energy-efficient technologies and run everything on green energy. This position influences each decision we make as a company.”
Embodying ESG every day at Skaylink
Skaylink has launched various initiatives to better integrate ESG into our work. One example is Skaylink Cares, which invites our employees to decide how we give back. Each Christmas, our employees are invited to nominate local charities or non-profit organizations to receive a donation. Six recipients are decided by a public vote. This regular action reminds all of us of our place in the wider global and local community, and the importance of integrating ESG practices into our everyday work and practices at Skaylink.