Sustainability and Social Responsibility Policy

Last updated: October 12, 2025

1. Introduction

Hosted Technology sees environmental and social sustainability as an integral part of its business strategy. This policy regulates the reduction of environmental impacts, social responsibility and ethical business practices.

2. Purpose and Scope

The purpose of this policy is to minimize the environmental and social impacts of business operations and ensure sustainable growth.

The policy covers energy efficiency, carbon footprint, waste management, social responsibility projects and ethical business practices.

3. Environmental Sustainability

Comprehensive measures are taken to reduce environmental impacts:

  • Energy Efficiency: Energy efficient technologies are used in data centers
  • Renewable Energy: Renewable energy sources are preferred whenever possible
  • Carbon Neutral Target: Carbon emissions are monitored and reduction plans are implemented
  • Waste Reduction: Electronic waste management and recycling programs are carried out

Environmental performance is regularly measured and reported.

4. Social Responsibility

Projects that add value to society are supported:

  • Education Projects: Technology education and digital literacy programs are supported
  • Employment: Equal opportunity and diversity principles are applied
  • Community Projects: Social responsibility projects for local communities are carried out
  • Volunteering: Employee volunteering programs are encouraged

Social impact is regularly evaluated and reported.

5. Ethical Business Practices

Ethical principles are observed in all business activities:

  • Ethical Rules: Clear ethical rules are defined and communicated to all employees
  • Transparency: Our business practices are kept transparent and accountable
  • Bribery and Corruption: Zero tolerance policy is applied
  • Reporting Mechanism: Secure reporting channels are provided for ethical violations

Ethics training is provided regularly.

6. Supply Chain Sustainability

Suppliers are evaluated against sustainability criteria:

  • Supplier Selection: Environmental and social criteria are used in evaluation
  • Audits: Regular audits are conducted on critical suppliers
  • Collaboration: Suppliers are supported on sustainability
  • Transparency: Supply chain sustainability performance is reported

We do not work with suppliers that do not comply with sustainability standards.

7. Monitoring and Reporting

Sustainability performance is regularly monitored and reported:

  • KPI Tracking: Environmental and social KPIs are regularly measured
  • Annual Report: Sustainability report is published annually
  • Third Party Verification: Important metrics are subject to independent audit
  • Stakeholder Communication: Sustainability efforts are shared with all stakeholders

Reporting is done in accordance with GRI standards.

8. Responsibilities

Roles are defined in sustainability management:

  • Sustainability Director: Responsible for overall strategy and coordination
  • Operations Team: Implements environmental performance improvements
  • HR Department: Manages social responsibility programs
  • All Employees: Contribute to sustainability goals

Sustainability culture is spread throughout the organization.

9. Policy Review

This policy is reviewed once a year:

  • Environmental and social goals are evaluated
  • New sustainability trends and regulations are examined
  • Best practices are researched and adapted

Policy Owner: Sustainability Director
Last Update: October 12, 2025