Social and sustainable IT outsourcing: How can we contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) together with our customers?

Responsible outsourcing that takes social and sustainable aspects into account can make a significant contribution to achieving several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In particular with regard to working conditions, occupational safety, diversity and gender equality as well as employee health, we can have a positive impact on the following SDGs with the right approach.
In recent weeks, we have given a lot of thought to how we (together with our customers) can contribute to the implementation of the goals set by the SDGs.
With this approach, we want to ensure that economic success and social responsibility go hand in hand and that we too can play a central role in achieving the SDGs.
We have identified a number of SDGs relevant to our commitment, which we would like to briefly present to you below: SDG 3 – Good health and well-being: Social and sustainable IT outsourcing promotes a healthy work environment and ensures that employees have adequate access to health benefits, such as employer-paid health insurance, health care, and education.
health insurance paid for by the employer.
Improved health and reduced absenteeism due to employee illness contributes to increased productivity and supports the overall well-being of the team.
SDG 5 – Gender equality: In responsible outsourcing, the provider is committed to gender equality and the advancement of the female workforce in the IT industry.
Through targeted programmes and initiatives, e.g. equal pay, initiatives against harassment, parental leave and part-time models for parents of all genders, measures for the safety of women, such as organizing cab rides and security technology in the office, the provider ensures that women have equal opportunities and development opportunities.
SDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth: Social and sustainable IT outsourcing improves working conditions and creates jobs with fair wages and regular working hours.
This contributes to sustainable economic growth and a better quality of life for employees.
SDG 10 – Reduced inequalities: By promoting diversity and inclusion in the workforce, responsible outsourcing helps to reduce social inequalities and create a diverse and inclusive work culture.
SDG 12 – Sustainable consumption and production patterns: Social and sustainable IT outsourcing contributes to more sustainable consumption and production patterns by focusing on environmentally friendly and ethical practices.
This includes efforts with regard to energy efficiency, recycling and waste reduction in the outsourcing provider’s area of responsibility.
SDG 16 – Peace, justice and strong institutions: Companies that are committed to socially responsible and sustainable IT outsourcing also set an example for responsible corporate governance and strong institutional values.
This promotes a transparent and trustworthy business environment.
So we have found that by taking these aspects of outsourcing into account, we can support a whole range of SDGs and drive positive social and environmental change.
Of course, we are still very much at the beginning. We therefore see it as our ongoing task to think about how we as a company can improve or contribute more to the implementation of these SDGs.
With this in mind, readers of this blog post, customers and cooperation partners are also invited to support us with feedback and ideas along the way.