Sustainable Company

We take our responsibility towards the environment seriously. That is why we are working to reduce both direct and indirect negative impacts on the environment. Through optimised energy consumption at our sites, new travel and procurement guidelines, and a revised car policy, adesso is constantly striving to reduce its own environmental footprint. In addition, adesso has implemented an environmental management system that is certified to the international standard ISO 14001. This system ensures that all relevant environmental aspects are taken into account and that adesso meets its binding commitments in the area of environmental protection. An important part of this commitment is the annual sustainability report, in which key figures are recorded and the implementation of measures is reviewed. adesso aims to continuously reduce its own greenhouse gas emissions. In concrete terms, this means: a 42% reduction in market-based Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030 – in each case compared to the base year 2024, in line with the guidelines of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). We document the detailed reduction pathway, the measures taken and current progress in our annual sustainability report.

Some measures are firmly established at adesso. These include:

• At German sites with their own electricity contracts, adesso uses green electricity, energy-saving light bulbs and motion sensors.
• adesso procures electrical appliances with a high energy efficiency rating or a recognised environmental label.
• adesso promotes waste separation to encourage recycling in its offices, where circumstances permit.
• adesso’s sites are well connected to public transport.
• The Car Policy makes electric vehicles the standard. New plug-in hybrids have not been available as company cars since 2025.
• adesso encourages the use of rail for business travel, for example through BahnCards and subsidies for the Deutschlandticket. Additionally, adesso supports the selection of sustainability-certified hotels via the HRS Green Stay Initiative.

adesso supports the work-life balance and creates conditions that cater to the diverse life circumstances of its employees. Supporting career development and further training is an integral part of the company culture. At the same time, adesso is committed to diversity and inclusion by promoting equal opportunities and creating a working environment in which everyone can contribute, regardless of their background, gender or life circumstances.

Measures include, amongst others:

• Integration of an inclusive mindset into the “adesso Culture Code”
• Signing of the Diversity Charter and regular participation in initiatives such as Girls’ Day, Hacker School and Women in Big Data
• “Top Employer” certification and “Total E-Quality” accreditation
• The care[4]adessi programme with modules in the areas of “Body and Health”, “Work and Finances” and “Friends and Family”
• The adesso MIND programme to promote mindfulness and stress prevention
• The family[4]adessi programme with nursery partnerships, childcare subsidies and parent-child offices
• The SOS[4]-adessi Foundation providing financial support to employees in emergency situations
• The “enjoy your growth” learning culture initiative, focusing on conscious learning within the work process

For adesso, acting with integrity forms the basis of all collaboration – both internally and externally. With its Code of Conduct, Supplier Code and Statement of Principles on the Protection of Human Rights, adesso has established clear guidelines. As a participant in the UN Global Compact, adesso also demonstrates this commitment on an international level.

This is ensured, among other things, by:

• A group-wide Code of Conduct as a common foundation for all employees
• A Supplier Code that defines binding standards for compliance and responsible conduct throughout the supply chain
• A digital whistleblowing system through which all stakeholders can report potential breaches anonymously and securely
• The Persons of Trust of the European Forum as confidential points of contact for adesso

Every year, adesso makes donations to selected social and environmental projects. The selection is made internally based on key themes in the areas of education, social inclusion and environmental protection.

Healthier and often faster: adesso promotes cycling

adesso actively promotes cycling as a means of transport for the daily commute. For several years now, adesso has been taking part in the “Cycle to Work” and “City Cycling” campaigns. adesso is also a JobRad partner, enabling all employees to lease the bikes of their choice.