At SmartResilience, we exist to help organisations adapt to climate change — and we believe this responsibility begins with us. As a remote-first, cloud-native company rooted in purpose and science, we embed Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles across everything we do.
Our ESG and Net Zero strategy is more than a policy — it’s a commitment to lead with transparency, integrity, and measurable impact.
🔋 Environmental Stewardship: On Track for Net Zero by 2030
Climate change is not a future risk — it’s a present reality. At SmartResilience, we are on a clear path to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2030, a milestone that aligns with our leadership in climate adaptation.
Key Actions:
Net Zero Commitment: We are members of the SME Climate Hub and have aligned with the UN’s Race to Zero campaign (pending approval).
Baseline Established: Using 2019 data, we measured a footprint of 10,614 kg CO₂e — the majority in Scope 3 emissions such as business travel and supply chain services.
Reduction Focus: We are prioritising reductions in national travel, procurement, and service use by shifting to sustainable suppliers and greener travel options.
Offset Strategy: Residual emissions will be offset via verified, high-impact projects aligned with our climate resilience goals.
Digital Infrastructure: We exclusively use cloud services in 100% renewable-powered regions (e.g., AWS Europe) and promote energy-efficient devices.
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Social Responsibility: A Remote-first Company with a Human-first Culture
We recognise that sustainable progress relies on people — their ideas, their wellbeing, and their potential. Our remote-first model is designed not just for flexibility, but for inclusion and access.
Our Commitments:
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and locations ensure autonomy, performance, and mental wellbeing.
Diversity & Inclusion: We strive to build a team reflective of the world we serve — through inclusive hiring and ongoing learning.
Mentorship & Opportunity:
We partner with the University of Essex, offering internships to students from diverse backgrounds.
We mentor students through the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Graduate Engineering Engagement Programme (GEEP), championing early-career talent in engineering and climate tech.
🧠Ethical Governance: Integrity in Every Decision
Good governance is foundational to long-term sustainability. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical and compliance standards.
Governance Measures:
Zero Tolerance for Corruption: All employees receive mandatory anti-corruption training.
Transparent Communication: We maintain clear, consistent dialogue with all stakeholders via our digital platforms.
Sustainable Procurement: We choose suppliers who demonstrate strong environmental credentials, ethical labour standards, and circular economy principles.
Travel Policy: All business travel must be essential, virtual-first, and offset if undertaken — with low-carbon modes like rail preferred over air.
🛤️ Our Route to Net Zero
Our Net Zero roadmap is rigorous, science-based, and publicly accountable.
Emissions Inventory: Full Scope 1, 2, and 3 assessments with data from 2019 onwards.
Reduction by Design: By remaining cloud-native and remote-first, we limit our physical footprint and energy use by default.
Carbon Removal: For non-eliminable emissions, we invest in high-integrity offset and removal solutions — especially those with co-benefits for climate resilience.
Progress Tracking: We use carbon accounting platforms to measure, validate, and report progress to stakeholders and external bodies on an ongoing basis.
🤝 Partnership and Engagement
We know that building a resilient, sustainable future requires collective effort. That’s why we work closely with:
Clients to integrate adaptation and emissions reduction into their supply chains.
Partners and suppliers who share our values.
Employees through continuous education and engagement.
Together, we’re not just reacting to climate risk — we’re actively shaping a resilient future.
