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Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) ESG is all about how we treat our people, the impact we have on the communities around us and how we care for the environment through our business practices. At Infinigate it is our policy to conduct all our business activities in an honest and ethical manner, which contributes to sustainable development. We build trust by demonstrating integrity, transparency and fair treatment in everything we do, including ensuring equity in our workplace and complying with current legislation. Our values Our People are our Strength We are committed to a culture of diversity & inclusion, positivity, teamwork, support and personal development, based on mutual respect. Ownership and Responsibility We conduct ourselves with honesty, transparency and integrity, being accountable for our actions. Environmental and Social Commitment Protecting the planet is a key concern for Infinigate as a business. We behave ethically, supporting the social community in which we live, promoting a safe and healthy environment for all. Excellence in Execution We are passionate about what we do. We work proactively and collaboratively, with focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. Sustainability Framework Our sustainability framework is built around the ten principles of the UN Global compact; by incorporating these principles into our processes, we ensure we uphold our responsibility to people and the planet. Environment Our commitment to sustainability paves the way for the Infinigate Group to do the right thing and have a positive impact on the environment, to build a better future for all. As an example, we are implementing policies to decarbonise our company. Societal Impact The Infinigate Group recognises that our success and reputation are closely tied to the wellbeing, effectiveness, conduct and skill base of our employees. We are committed to the equal treatment of all employees and to providing a safe working environment, free from bullying and harassment, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Charity As an example, we support several children’s charities through our Charity Gala and our Innovation Summits in Germany: www.dunkelziffer.de, sternenbruecke.de, chancezumleben-als.de, www.rett.de In the UK and Ireland, we contribute towards charities supporting autistic children, families affected by cancer and promoting mental health services for our society: www.solentmind.org.uk, cancerfundforchildren.com and dogsforautism.org.uk. Every day we do something towards cleaner water in Asia and Africa: www.vivaconagua.org Governance The Infinigate Group’s board, together with shareholders, set and govern our goals and are committed to advancing our policies. We are investing in better ESG policies and target-based reporting to measure our progress towards our goals. Our goals Our People We invest in our employees and empower them with the skills they need to encourage their growth and development. We value training as an integral component of our workforce’s development strategy and strive to ensure that our course offerings expand our employees’ leadership, technical and personal skills. We have updated our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy to include a yearly review to encourage transparent reporting. Decarbonising our company We continuously review and update company policies, including a green energy policy for all buildings to have renewable energy. We update our company car policy to stipulate that all business miles travelled must be offset to net 0. We are investing in technology to create accurate reporting and to set measurable targets, with the intent to reach Net zero by 2035. To mark the acquisition of Nuvias, Vuzion and Starlink in autumn 2022, we planted a tree for each of our employees in the South American rainforest. Here you can find more and current information about our Infinigate Forest, e.g. the total amount of carbon dioxide sequestered. Technology We invest in technology to assist our ESG programme in alignment with the UN sustainable goals, (scope 1,2 and 3 to include GHG accounting, TCFD and future ESRS reporting). The data analysis enabled by the technology investment lets us make better decisions and maximise our impact. Suppliers We strive to create stronger relationships with our supply chain, supported by a strategy to meet our scope 3 objectives, including a review of logistics processes, better delivery options for customers. Our policies Code of conduct Ethical behaviour involves more than just observing the law. Our Code of Ethics and Conduct (the “Code”) sets out the fundamental principles, standards and conduct that enable us to successfully pursue our mission, accomplish our goals and promote our values. Read full policy Environmental, Social and Governance Policy The Infinigate Group aligns its ESG policy with the 10 principles of the Ten principles of the UN Global compact;. By implementing the 10 principles of the United Nation Global Compact (UNGC), we aim not only to live up to our responsibility towards our employees, the protection of our planet and our community, but also to lay the foundation for our long-term success. Read full policy Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy We have a great responsibility, not only to our suppliers and customers, but especially to our employees. We believe that responsibility, trust and accountability go hand in hand to ensure the success of our business. We strive to incorporate ED&I factors into every part of our business to ensure the success of our teams and individual employees. Read full policy Supplier code of conduct Our core values are Mutual Respect, Partnership, Integrity and Excellence. We like to build long-term relationships with suppliers who are committed to these values. The code forms integral part of the onboarding process for all new vendors and suppliers to create an ethical and responsible supply chain. Read full policy Health and Safety Statement Good management of health and safety is fundamental to creating a safe and healthy environment, while contributing to improving business performance. Read full policy Modern Slavery Statement As part of the IT distribution industry, the Infinigate Group recognises that it has a responsibility to take a robust approach to modern slavery. The organisation is absolutely committed to preventing slavery, human trafficking and child labour in its corporate activities, and to ensuring that its supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking. Read full policy Complaints As a Value-Added Distributor we aim to deliver long-term value to our stakeholders, built on mutual respect and trust. We encourage all our stakeholders to report any form of illegal, unethical and fraudulent activity not compliant with our code of ethics, following our Whistleblowing policy, in complete confidentiality and anonymously if preferred. Read full policy