FIT's Commitment to Sustainability

Since the start of the year, working in a more sustainable way has been a regular subjec of discussion.  We recognise the importance of sustainable operations for both our company and the planet. Discussion of course wont help create change, its action that does this; so we're really proud of how our most recent initiatives are progressing from company-wide strategies to individual responsibilities.

Corporate Initiatives:

1. Pursuit of Net Zero: Our overarching aim is to become a net-zero company. We're taking actionable steps by changing daily habits, offsetting carbon emissions, and optimizing electricity consumption.

2. Ecologi Partnership:

Through our collaboration with Ecologi, Foundation IT has actively participated in global reforestation efforts. Our impact has spanned multiple continents:

• Ethiopia: Contributed to a flourishing future for the Gewocha Forest with 18 trees.
• Madagascar: Supported mangrove planting at Kandrany, planting 16 trees.
• Kenya: Aided forest restoration with 10 trees.
• Tanzania: Helped in planting forest gardens with 5 trees.
• Mozambique: Assisted mangrove planting in Irregele Milato and reforestation in Mussuquelane with a total of 6 trees.
• Uganda: Facilitated the planting of forest gardens with 2 trees.
• Morocco: Contributed to the preservation of Endemic Moroccan Fruit Tree Species with 2 trees.
• UK: Proudly planted 1 tree as a part of our reforestation projects.
• Senegal: Aided in restoring degraded land with 1 tree.

In total, we've planted 61 trees, each acting as a beacon of our commitment to battling climate change and ensuring a greener future.

3. Carbon Reduction Projects: Apart from our afforestation efforts, we're also funding significant environmental projects, including:

• Preventing methane emissions from landfills in Brazil.
• Investing in wind power generation in the United States.

4. Sustainable Service Offerings: Our commercial offering which centres around Optimised Azure Virtual Desktop and Thin Client technologies is a sustainable approach to end user computing.  Clients are reducing their carbon footprint simply by adopting these technologies.  

Individual Responsibility:

Every FIT team member is encouraged to track and reduce their carbon footprint. This accountability fosters a culture of environmental awareness and promotes sustainable living both in and out of the office. To guide this process:

• Personalized goals are set, like decomposing food sustainably, reducing shower times, and opting for walks over short car trips.
• Group discussions help in sharing best practices and ensuring everyone is on the right track.

Collective Challenges:

Foundation IT believes in the power of collective action. As a team, we’ve undertaken challenges such as:

• Consuming only organic meat to promote sustainable farming.
• Washing clothes at or below 30°C to save energy.
• Donating unused items, emphasizing the importance of reducing waste.

In Conclusion:

Foundation IT’s commitment to sustainability is multifaceted, ensuring that we make a positive impact both in our immediate community and on a global scale. As we continue to innovate in the tech space, our parallel focus remains firmly on ensuring a sustainable future for all.