Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability efforts benefit society and the planet — providing your company with a significant competitive edge. This is why CSR, which encompasses a wide range of activities, from reducing carbon emissions to ensuring fair labor practices, has become central in corporate strategy.  

This shift in focus reflects a broader societal transformation. Businesses once focused solely on short-term profits and growth, with their impact on society and the environment as a secondary consideration (if at all). The expectations of today’s uber-connected, socially aware generations have changed all that. Governments, workers, and consumers are increasingly aligned in demanding that corporations act responsibly. 

Elevating CSR Through Assessment and Certification

To navigate the complexities of sustainable practices, goals, and stakeholders’ expectations, it helps to go through an assessment process. EcoVadis is the global standard for business sustainability ratings. They have rated over 125,000 companies globally, evaluating 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. 

The Ripple Effect of Sustainability: Partners and Customers Want It

We’ve all heard the dreaded term “greenwashing.” It’s the act of conveying a false impression or providing misleading information about how a company’s products and services are environmentally conscious. A company that fails to ensure its suppliers and partners also adhere to sustainable practices could be participating in a form of indirect greenwashing. Customers and consumers don’t want any part of that, as it reflects badly on them.  

The happy result is that, as part of a solid sustainability strategy, companies are insisting that their supply chain and partners also focus on CSR, creating a ripple effect that benefits society. 

Compucom’s 2024 EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment

Meaningful changes implemented across our organization have earned us a bronze-level rating in our constant progress toward sustainability, placing us in the top 35% of rated companies. 

Our score is a testament to the collective efforts invested in our sustainability initiatives. Our environment program addresses energy consumption, greenhouse gases, air pollution, product use, and product end-of-life. In procurement, we prioritize supplier practices that are environmentally and socially responsible, integrating sustainability into every decision. Human rights are paramount, and we strive to enrich the lives of our employees, subcontractors, and communities. Operating with unwavering ethics is non-negotiable for us.

A standout feature of our sustainability endeavors is our waste management and recycling program. As a managed services provider involved in all aspects of the device lifecycle for our customers, from procurement to disposal, we play a vital role in combatting e-waste. We can help you by reselling and reusing devices and keeping quality devices in use and out of landfills. And we’ve always taken this role seriously — over the last 20 years, we have recycled over 3 million pounds of e-waste while donating 2,000 assets to charitable programs and organizations. 

Still, we recognize the need to do more. Our customers and partners increasingly expect it, and we expect it of ourselves. With our ongoing sustainability assessments and unwavering focus on CSR, we have a clear roadmap of how we can continue to increase our impact over time.