Environmental Policy
At Crystalloids, we understand that environmental responsibility is not just a trend; it's a necessity. As a software and IT services company, our impact might seem indirect, but we firmly believe in minimizing our environmental footprint and promoting sustainable practices throughout our operations.
Our commitment to sustainability is validated by our achievement of the EcoVadis Committed Badge, placing us among companies that prioritize and continuously improve environmental responsibility.
Purpose and Objective
Crystalloids is committed to minimising its environmental footprint through responsible business practices. We recognise that as a service provider, our primary impacts stem from business travel, office operations, and the lifecycle of our IT hardware. This policy provides a framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives to ensure continuous improvement.
Scope of Application
This policy applies to all Crystalloids employees and contractors.
Organisational Elements & Governance
- Responsibility
- The Operations Department is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of this policy.
- Review Process
- This policy is reviewed annually to ensure alignment with our operational scale and international standards.
- Compliance
- We commit to complying with applicable environmental regulations and the sustainability guidelines of our facility manager (CIC/GHG).
Environmental Management & Action Areas
4.1 Sustainable Travel & Mobility
Crystalloids prioritises low-carbon transport to reduce our Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions:
- The “Train-First” Principle
- For all business travel within the Netherlands and to international destinations reachable by public transport, public transport travel is the mandatory default.
- Commuting
- We encourage employees to use public transport or bicycles by providing NS Business Class
- Remote Work
- We provide “Work from home” options, utilising high-quality video conferencing to reduce the necessity of physical travel to client or office sites.
4.2 Waste & Circularity (GHG Infrastructure)
- Standard Streams
- We utilise floor-level chutes (Blocks D/E) for paper and residual waste that is provided by the building supplier.
- Specialised Recycling
- We utilise the Milieu Straat (Parking P1) for batteries, glass, and confidential shredding.
- E-Waste
- 100% of end-of-life hardware (laptops) is delivered to the Milieu Straat or Certified IT disposal companies for responsible recycling or refurbishment.
4.3 Energy & Climate
- Efficiency
- We utilise the energy-efficient infrastructure of the GHG building.
- Cloud Services
- We host our data and analytics solutions with providers like Google Cloud committed to 24/7 carbon-free energy.
Formalised SMART Targets (Intensity-Based)
| Environmental Issue | Qualitative Commitment | Quantitative Target (SMART) | Target Year | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | Reduce carbon intensity of business trips. | 80% of total business kilometers to be travelled via public transport | Annual | Ongoing |
| Energy | Collaborate with building suppliers for office energy efficiency. | Collaborate with building suppliers for office energy efficiency. | Annual | Ongoing |
| Waste | Maximise hardware circularity. | 100% of e-waste is disposed of via Milieu Straat or a Certified IT disposal company | Annual | Ongoing |