Sustainably into the digital future Our commitment to a society worth living in

For us, sustainability means conserving resources and taking responsibility. This applies just as much to our daily office routines as it does to the operation of digital solutions. After all, digitalization can save paper, travel, and time. But it also requires energy and infrastructure. That’s why we consider both: the benefits of digital processes - and their environmental footprint.

Why are we taking a concrete approach to sustainability? Many organizations are digitizing to simplify their workflows. We support this with solutions that reduce the workload on people and make processes clearer. At the same time, the global demand for computing power is growing. This is a fact we must face head-on. That’s why we rely on leading standards, measurable goals, and measures that work in everyday life.

Where we start – three areas

Environment & Energy

A major opportunity for improvement lies where it is rarely seen: in energy consumption and building operations. That is why we invest in a resource-efficient data center and energy-optimized building systems. At all our locations, we source 100 percent of our electricity from renewable energy sources.

In the data center, we ensure that performance and consumption are adjusted to the actual load. When less computing power is required—for example, at night or on weekends—we reduce energy consumption. This allows us to save energy without compromising stability and security.

Work & Mobility

Sustainability also stems from many small decisions. We encourage remote work to reduce commuting. For business travel, we clearly prioritize rail travel: more than 90 percent of our trips are made by train—as part of our CO₂-neutral program. Flights are the exception and are subject to clear guidelines.

In our day-to-day office life, we also focus on simple, effective steps: such as bike infrastructure, a subsidized Germany-wide train pass, and filtered tap water.

Accountability & Transparency

To ensure that sustainability is not left to chance, it requires a system. We manage our environmental measures through an environmental management system based on EMAS. It helps us track our impact, set goals, and make our progress transparent. This also includes making information publicly available—for example, in our environmental statement.

For us, transparency also means sharing findings and having them reviewed. That is why we support research on environmental, energy, and cost efficiency in data center operations and make key figures and indicators transparent.

Measurably sustainable

We measure progress using key indicators that track energy and resource consumption. Here are two concrete examples: We have been sourcing 100 percent renewable electricity for years. Our paper consumption is decreasing; we use certified paper (e.g., Blue Angel). For us, sustainability is not just a promise, but an area we continuously monitor and improve.

Sharing Knowledge: Sustainable Software

Sustainability doesn’t stop at buildings or travel planning. Digital products, too, can be developed and operated in a way that conserves resources - for example, through thoughtful architectural decisions, efficient operations, and appropriate hosting strategies. We have compiled our findings in the white paper Sustainable Software Development in Public Administration.