Sustainability report

Sustainability at Cloud Hikers

Last updated 15 February 2025.

Our commitment

Where we stand

At Cloud Hikers, we recognise the responsibility we hold as a growing technology consultancy to contribute positively to sustainability. While our primary mission is to drive digital transformation, we are committed to minimising our environmental footprint and operating ethically. This report outlines our progress over the past year and sets the foundation for our sustainability goals moving forward.

Our approach is built on two pillars: environmental responsibility, reducing our carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices; and governance and ethics, upholding strong corporate governance and ethical business practices.

Environmental responsibility

Reducing our carbon footprint

How we work

  • Remote-first work culture, significantly reducing commuting-related emissions
  • Cloud-based operations on energy-efficient infrastructure, minimising hardware waste
  • Sustainable procurement, prioritising vendors with strong environmental policies

Partnerships and initiatives

  • Contributions to carbon offset programmes supporting reforestation and clean energy
  • Eco-conscious digital practices, optimising our solutions for energy-efficient processing and storage
  • A reduced business travel policy, favouring virtual meetings wherever possible
Governance and ethics

Our people and our practices

Employee wellbeing

  • 30 days of holiday annually, with the option to buy unlimited additional days
  • 5 days per year of dedicated training time, within core hours
  • Comprehensive private medical insurance
  • An employee assistance hotline offering confidential mental health support

Responsible business

  • Strict compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations
  • Ethical AI and automation, developed with fairness and transparency in mind
  • A supplier code of conduct holding suppliers to ethical labour and environmental standards

Transparency and reporting

  • Sustainability goals and metrics tracked and reported annually
  • Stakeholder engagement with clients, employees and partners
  • A governance framework with leadership accountability for ethical and environmental policy
Looking ahead

2025 and beyond

Given our size, we will take a pragmatic approach to sustainability.

We are excited about the journey ahead and remain committed to making a meaningful impact in sustainability within our means.

Khaled, Founder, Cloud Hikers

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