1. What does ESG mean and why is it important to Avit?

ESG stands for Environmental, Social & Governance. For Avit , ESG is the basis for sustainable and socially responsible business. The policy helps us make a positive impact on the environment, our employees and society, and is an integral part of our business strategy.

2. What are the key themes within Avits four ESG pillars?

Within the pillars of "Great Place to Work," "Sustainable Portfolio," "Positive Social Impact" and "Sustainable Operations," Avit focuses on employee well-being, diversity and inclusion, sustainable products and services, local communities, carbon reduction, circularity, data privacy and sustainable procurement, among others.

3. How did Avit s ESG policy come about?

Avit s ESG policy was developed based on input from employees, clients, partners and investors, identifying relevant ESG themes. This ensures broad support and focus on topics that are most impactful for our organization and stakeholders.

4. What ESG goals has Avit set for 2030?

For 2030, Avit has set ambitious ESG goals. We aim to achieve the "Great Place to Work" certification, in recognition of our employability and as an incentive to continuously improve. In addition, we want our employee satisfaction score to average an 8, with at least a 7 in all areas. We continue to actively listen to the wishes and needs of our employees and show commitment. Finally, we are committed to diversity: Avit wants to be an attractive employer for all gender identities and generations, and strives to retain a management team consisting of at least 30% women and/or colleagues from different cultural backgrounds.

5. How does Avit ensure a sustainable and carbon-neutral work environment?

Avit is committed to sustainable, carbon-neutral offices. Our headquarters in Vianen uses green energy, solar panels, solar water heaters, heat pumps and a heat recovery system. Equipment is energy-efficient and is recycled or reused. We encourage waste separation, paper conservation and participate in initiatives such as World Cleanup Day.

6. What sustainable certifications has Avit achieved?

Avit is the first Cisco partner in the Benelux and Nordics with the Cisco Environmental Sustainability Specialization. We are also ISO14001 certified, which means we meet strict environmental and sustainability standards. We are on step 4 of the CO₂ performance ladder, underlining our broad commitment to CO₂ reduction.

7. How does Avit encourage sustainable behavior among employees?

We encourage employees to separate waste, minimize paper use and conserve energy. We also offer flexible and hybrid work options, reducing commuting and carbon emissions. Many colleagues drive hybrid or electric, and we avoid air travel whenever possible.

//Our commitment to sustainability

ESG

We are Avit / ESG

Supporting organizations with future-proof solutions is at the core of our work. At the same time, we worry about how future-proof the future itself is. Everything we do has impact. From that awareness we strive for a better world for future generations. We do this from our hearts, together with our team.

Our foundation for change

To enhance the success of our social and sustainable activities, Avit has established an ESG policy. This contains our goals for 2024 and ambitions for 2030, which were determined in part based on employee input. We choose goals that are close to us and our people and that we believe Avit can add the most value to. The ESG policy is an integral part of our business strategy.

Download ESG policy document

//Our pillars

Great Place To Work

We are committed to providing an enjoyable, safe work environment for all of our employees.

Sustainable Portfolio

We are committed to providing environmentally and socially responsible products and services.

Positive Social Impact

We make a positive contribution to our communities.

Sustainable Operations

We strive to minimize our carbon footprint and operational efficiency.

A sustainable, stimulating work environment

For all offices at home and abroad, Avit strives for a sustainable, carbon-neutral and inspiring working environment. The headquarters of Avit Netherlands is located in Vianen, in a spacious office building where attention is paid to sustainability and well-being of our people. We only use green energy and the office is equipped with solar panels, solar boilers, heat pumps and a heat recovery system. Our equipment is energy efficient and defective appliances are given a second life or recycled.

We also encourage sustainable behavior among our employees. We separate waste, reduce paper use as much as possible and lights go off in places where no one is. Together, we also participate in activities such as World Cleanup Day. With many small efforts, together we make a big difference.

To promote the well-being of our employees, the Vianen office also has its own gym. In addition, employees are given the opportunity to work flexibly and hybrid, which contributes to a better work-life balance and reduces CO₂ emissions from commuting. Also, many colleagues drive hybrid or fully electric and we avoid air travel whenever possible.

EcoVadis

Avit has received a Silver EcoVadis Rating for our commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) goals. The EcoVadis Rating is an independent assessment of ESG performance based on four themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.

Ecovadis Silver Medal | AVIT GROUP BV

Social Enterprise Performance Ladder: Measurable and visible social employment

With the PSO certificate, Avit demonstrates its structural contribution to an inclusive labor market. We offer opportunities to people with a distance to the labor market and actively cooperate with social partners and suppliers who also find this important.

Sustainable Certification

As the first Cisco Partner in the Benelux & The Nordics, Avit has achieved the Cisco Environmental Sustainability Specialization. This is a specialization that encourages Cisco partners to responsibly reuse or recycle discarded products. In addition, Avit holds the ISO14001 certification, which means that we meet strict environmental and sustainability standards.

Avit is on step 4 of the CO₂ performance ladder, indicating that we not only strive to reduce CO₂ emissions within our own organization, but also pay attention to the entire supply chain and industry. This position underscores our commitment to sustainability and ongoing pursuit of environmentally conscious practices.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Curious about our previous corporate responsibility efforts? Download our most recent corporate social responsibility report below.

CSR Report 2024

Future-proof entrepreneurship

Avit is open to change and innovation. This open mind helps us move with developments in the world and make a positive impact. Future-proof entrepreneurship is our goal, in which our ESG policy will be leading in the coming years.

Inclusive employment

At Avit , we believe that everyone should have equal opportunities in the job market. That is why we continuously work on being an inclusive employer. We do this by, among other things, offering space to starters and people with a distance to the labor market. This has earned us the Seal of Approval for the Social Business Performance Ladder (PSO).

Learn more about career opportunities at Avit

FAQ

Frequently asked questions regarding our sustainability

: ESG stands for Environmental, Social & Governance. For Avit , ESG is the basis for sustainable and socially responsible business. The policy helps us make a positive impact on the environment, our employees and society, and is an integral part of our business strategy.
: Within the pillars of "Great Place to Work," "Sustainable Portfolio," "Positive Social Impact" and "Sustainable Operations," Avit focuses on employee well-being, diversity and inclusion, sustainable products and services, local communities, carbon reduction, circularity, data privacy and sustainable procurement, among others.
: Avit s ESG policy was developed based on input from employees, clients, partners and investors, identifying relevant ESG themes. This ensures broad support and focus on topics that are most impactful for our organization and stakeholders.
: For 2030, Avit has set ambitious ESG goals. We aim to achieve the 'Great Place to Work' certification, in recognition of our employability and as an incentive to continuously improve.

In addition, we want our employee satisfaction score to average an 8, with at least a 7 in all areas. We continue to actively listen to our employees' wants and needs and show commitment.

Finally, we are committed to diversity: Avit aims to be an attractive employer for all gender identities and generations, and strives to maintain a management team made up of at least 30% women and/or colleagues from different cultural backgrounds.
: Avit is committed to sustainable, carbon-neutral offices. Our headquarters in Vianen uses green energy, solar panels, solar water heaters, heat pumps and a heat recovery system. Equipment is energy-efficient and is recycled or reused. We encourage waste separation, paper conservation and participate in initiatives such as World Cleanup Day.
: Avit is the first Cisco partner in the Benelux and Nordics with the Cisco Environmental Sustainability Specialization. We are also ISO14001 certified, which means we meet strict environmental and sustainability standards. We are on step 4 of the CO₂ performance ladder, underlining our broad commitment to CO₂ reduction.
: We encourage employees to separate waste, minimize paper use and conserve energy. We also offer flexible and hybrid work options, reducing commuting and carbon emissions. Many colleagues drive hybrid or electric, and we avoid air travel whenever possible.