In an era where digital transformation and environmental responsibility are increasingly intertwined, we are advancing our commitment to sustainability with a comprehensive Sustainability Pledge for 2024. This initiative demonstrates our commitment to reducing our environmental impact while delivering robust digital solutions for the public good.
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“As we reap what we have sown, we are called to ponder our impact on the planet and the people with whom we share it. Life is truly a gift, and our connections with others and the earth (and ourselves) are paramount.” — Fen Labalme, Chief Information Security Officer
The pledge focuses on three key areas: Measurement & Monitoring, Education & Engagement, and Public Reporting. Let’s dive into the details of our plan for a more sustainable future!
Measurement & Monitoring: Data-Driven Sustainability
For 2024, CivicActions is setting the foundation for measurable improvements:
- Establishing baseline performance budgets for websites and client projects
- Implementing cloud-based tools to measure server-side CO2 emissions
- Conducting an inventory of infrastructure assets for optimization
- Introducing per-sprint front-end performance score reviews
Education & Engagement: Fostering a Culture of Sustainability
In 2024, CivicActions will focus on:
- Integrating environmental sustainability into onboarding processes
- Engaging clients on environmental action plan alignment
- Developing sustainability language for project charters
- Establishing a sustainable procurement policy
- Contributing to W3C’s Draft Web Sustainability Guidelines
- Tracking and offsetting employee business travel
Public Reporting: Transparency and Accountability
For 2024, CivicActions commits to:
- Launching CivicActions.com/sustainability to share progress on key goals
- Tracking Google Lighthouse scores as a proxy for Customer Experience, accessibility, and sustainability
- Purchasing ENERGY STAR® rated devices made with partially recycled materials
- Counting and estimating CO2 emissions from company flights
CivicActions’ sustainability pledge for 2024 sets a new standard for environmental responsibility in the digital sector. By focusing on measurable outcomes, fostering a culture of sustainability, and maintaining transparency, CivicActions is not just talking about change — we’re actively working towards it.
As we move into an increasingly digital future, initiatives like this demonstrate how digital services companies can lead the way in creating a more sustainable world. CivicActions’ pledge serves as a call to action for the entire industry to consider the environmental impact of our digital footprint and take concrete steps towards a greener future. We hope other digital services companies can join us to take these first steps as we embrace sustainability and make it a priority in our company and within the broader digital services space.