Shortways and the EcoVadis Certification: A guarantee of transparency and responsibility
At Shortways, innovation and support have always been at the heart of our mission. Beyond developing high-performance digital solutions, we are committed to integrating responsible practices into our operations.
That is why we are proud to announce that we have been awarded the EcoVadis Bronze certification (2023), recognising our efforts in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
This certification, granted by EcoVadis, assesses the impact of companies based on several criteria: environmental impact, social practices and human rights, business ethics, and responsible procurement. Receiving this distinction encourages us to further our commitment to building a more sustainable, ethical, and transparent company.
A CSR commitment dedicated to continuous improvement
The EcoVadis recognition validates the initiatives we have already implemented at Shortways to strengthen our positive impact.
For several years, we have taken concrete measures to reduce our environmental footprint and enhance employee well-being:
- Reducing our environmental impact: we have opted for refurbished PCs, eliminated our printer since November 2020, and limited our IT resources to the bare essentials. Our data is stored in Europe with a certified low-carbon hosting provider, and we have implemented data lifecycle management to automatically delete information no longer required after two years.
- Responsible mobility and remote working: we prioritise train travel for business trips, maximise the use of videoconferencing to reduce travel, and have introduced two days of remote work per week to lower our commuting-related carbon footprint.
- Reusing and recycling: switching to sit-stand desks has improved employee comfort, while our previous office furniture was repurposed by a local company. We have also recycled office and relaxation furniture from another company, giving it a second life.
- Social commitments and awareness: we engage in local employment initiatives and participated in The Climate Fresk, an environmental awareness workshop. Four of our team members are now trained to share best practices internally.
- Sustainable and local procurement: whenever possible, we source our marketing merchandise from within Europe, supporting short supply chains and reducing our carbon footprint. Additionally, for our internal events, we commit to buying food from local businesses.
These long-term actions reflect our dedication to integrating sustainable development principles into our business and daily operations.
As a digital company, we firmly believe that we have a role to play in the transition to a more resource-conscious and people-friendly economy. This continuous improvement approach aligns perfectly with our vision for Shortways and for our clients.
An ethical and sustainable approach for our clients and partners
Achieving EcoVadis Bronze certification is also a strong message to our clients, partners, and prospects. We want to assure them that we operate with transparency, responsibility, and a commitment to listening to their needs.
The positive impact we strive to create is also reflected in our collaborations with clients:
- Solutions designed for responsible use: We optimise our tools to ensure they are high-performing while minimising their environmental footprint.
- A support approach based on listening and co-construction: By understanding our users’ needs, we develop tailored and sustainable solutions.
- A commitment to transparency and compliance: Our CSR values extend to our business relationships, ensuring strict ethical standards and a continuous drive for improvement.
We see this certification not as an end goal, but as a stepping stone towards an even stronger commitment. Through this recognition, we reinforce our efforts and set ourselves even more ambitious goals in terms of social and environmental responsibility.
Conclusion
Earning EcoVadis Bronze certification marks a significant milestone in our CSR strategy. It demonstrates our commitment to building a more responsible company and providing our clients and partners with a collaboration based on transparency, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
We will continue to move forward with this same level of commitment, refining our practices to meet the evolving expectations of a changing world. Because performance cannot be separated from responsibility.
