In a world that is rapidly warming, businesses, governments, and society at large are being called upon to drive meaningful climate action. As digital technologies increasingly contribute to global greenhouse gas emissions, corporations must take bold steps to reduce their environmental footprint. This need for action aligns with Corptec Technology Partners‘ vision and commitment to corporate sustainability, echoing the initiatives pioneered by our partner Salesforce and other tech giants in achieving net-zero goals.
Salesforce’s comprehensive sustainability plan showcases the vital role corporations must play in the fight against climate change. Their strategy prioritises innovation, environmental responsibility and an inclusive approach toward climate action. Here’s how these initiatives set a blueprint for Corptec to follow as we embrace sustainability.
The Urgent Need for Corporate Climate Action
At Salesforce, the commitment to achieving net-zero emissions has become central to their operations. With the rise in global temperatures and its severe impact on businesses, human health, and ecosystems, achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is a pressing objective shared by companies worldwide. Salesforce set a goal to reduce their scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 50% by FY31 and 90% by FY40, positioning themselves as a leader in this transformation.
Corptec Technology Partners will increasingly align its strategic priorities with these long-term sustainability targets. By embedding sustainability into our operational processes, we not only aim to limit our environmental impact but also to empower our partners and clients to do the same. A strong focus on innovation, decarbonisation, and environmental responsibility is central to our mission, reflecting Salesforce’s leadership in this area.
Sustainable IT: Reducing Our Digital Carbon Footprint
The modern business landscape is built on technology—and, while it drives innovation, it is also responsible for growing carbon emissions. The digital footprint of companies, particularly their IT infrastructure, accounts for a significant portion of global emissions. Data centres, end-user devices, and e-waste are among the key contributors.
Salesforce’s focus on sustainable IT practices, like optimising data centres and reducing energy consumption, is a model Corptec looks to emulate. We aim to decarbonise our digital infrastructure by adopting green cloud architectures, extending the life of IT devices, and implementing sustainable software development practices. Moreover, by partnering with suppliers committed to renewable energy sources, we can minimise our reliance on fossil fuels and reduce our overall carbon footprint.
Steps Towards Decarbonisation
At Salesforce, their sustainability strategy goes beyond their own operations, helping the world’s largest businesses accelerate to net zero. A key part of their plan is enabling carbon removal and supporting ecosystem restoration through their Trillion Trees initiative. These types of environmental innovations are essential to offset unavoidable emissions and foster long-term environmental resilience.
For Corptec, we plan to take similar steps toward decarbonisation by integrating carbon removal strategies and fostering partnerships with organisations focused on environmental conservation. As a company that emphasises innovation, we are excited to introduce initiatives that align with our sustainability goals while driving business success.
Creating a Culture of Sustainability
One of the key lessons learned from Salesforce’s efforts is the importance of embedding sustainability into the core of company culture. By making sustainability a priority across all departments, from IT to HR, companies can drive transformative change.
At Corptec Technology Partners, we are developing a strong internal culture around sustainability. We have committed to diverse hiring practices and are focused on bringing in individuals from underrepresented groups, particularly in technology. By focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), we believe we can fuel innovation and creativity, enabling us to solve the complex challenges that lie ahead in sustainability and beyond.
We are also working on making environmental education a core part of our culture. By leveraging training programs, like Salesforce’s Trailhead, we aim to upskill our employees and enable them to contribute to our sustainability goals in meaningful ways. Through these efforts, we will build a workforce that is not only highly skilled but also deeply committed to the environment.
Building a Sustainable Future Together
At Corptec Technology Partners, we recognise that no single company can solve the climate crisis alone. By partnering with our clients, suppliers, and stakeholders, we will build a more sustainable future, just as Salesforce has done. With a focus on sustainable IT, carbon reduction, and cultural transformation, we are setting ourselves up to be a leader in the fight against climate change.
Inspired by Salesforce’s approach, we are aligning IT objectives with our broader sustainability goals, making emissions reduction a critical performance metric for IT leaders. Our GreenOps strategies focus on optimising resource use, reducing energy consumption, and embedding sustainable software development practices throughout our operations. This means encouraging our teams to reduce the number of devices they use, extend the lifecycle of existing equipment and ensure that e-waste is responsibly recycled, significantly minimising our digital carbon footprint.
Furthermore, our commitment to sustainable procurement ensures that we partner with suppliers who share our values by using recycled materials and promoting renewable energy solutions. We are also promoting Green Code principles, where developers focus on writing energy-efficient code that minimises environmental impact.
To get everyone on board, we provide sustainability training and workshops, ensuring all IT employees understand their role in supporting these goals. By fostering a culture of sustainability through education, clear performance metrics and operational innovation, Corptec is not only building a greener IT infrastructure but also creating a workforce committed to environmental responsibility. This holistic approach positions us as a leader in sustainable IT, helping to ensure a more sustainable future for our organisation and the planet.
Join us on our journey to net zero and discover how we can build a more sustainable future together!
