Sustainability.
Our role in a more sustainable future.
Digitalization
makes our everyday lives easier, faster, and more efficient. However, it also comes with a downside. Globally, the digital world already accounts for approximately 7% of total electricity consumption, and this share is expected to grow significantly by 2030. In particular, the expansion of data centres, cloud services, and artificial intelligence requires enormous amounts of energy—far more than most people realize.
Across the world
the rapid growth of digital services is increasing demand for energy-intensive infrastructure such as data centres, cloud platforms, and artificial intelligence. Digitalization is not climate-neutral, which means the IT industry has an important responsibility to reduce its environmental impact and help drive the transition towards a more sustainable future.
At itm8
we do not believe in pointing fingers or relying on quick fixes. We are fully aware of the climate impact our industry contributes to and of our role in addressing it. That is why we work systematically to improve ourselves—by reducing our own carbon footprint, setting expectations for technologies and suppliers, and helping our customers make more sustainable IT choices. Not because we are already where we want to be, but because we are committed to taking responsibility for the journey.
Our services
ESG and climate reporting directly from your ERP system – with fewer manual processes. Automate the collection, documentation, and reporting of environmental and climate data based on ERP‑driven information. This solution provides a stronger foundation for your ESG work – while significantly reducing manual effort.
At itm8, we help you think sustainably at every stage. Through Life Cycle Management we ensure that computers, mobile phones and tablets are handled responsibly throughout their entire lifecycle - from production and materials to energy use and end‑of‑life recycling.
Purchasing IT services has a clear climate impact, spanning everything from manufacturing and transportation to daily use. Until now, calculating accurate CO₂ data has often been complex and time‑consuming. With our new solution, we make the process simple. Learn more about how we give you a clear and actionable overview of the carbon footprint of your IT purchases.
itm8's Sustainability Targets
Sustainability has long been an integrated part of itm8’s business approach. We began calculating and reporting our Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2022. In 2024, we further strengthened our climate efforts by completing our first full corporate greenhouse gas inventory and having our climate targets formally validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
SBTi is a globally recognized initiative that enables companies to set emissions reduction targets in line with climate science and the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Validation by SBTi provides confidence that itm8’s climate targets are robust, credible, and aligned with international best practices.
SBTi Commitments
We have established clear targets for our own operations (Scope 1 and Scope 2) through 2035, alongside a strong commitment to supplier engagement. For the first time, we are reporting on our SBTi-validated targets and presenting a structured climate strategy that reflects itm8's ambition to make a meaningful contribution to the transition towards a low-carbon future.
- itm8 commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by 2035, compared to the 2024 base year.
- itm8 also commits to ensuring that 79% of suppliers by spend, covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2030.
By joining SBTi and adopting its framework, we demonstrate our commitment to working towards a shared global goal: taking responsibility for our impact on the planet and helping to shape a better future. Through conscious choices and long-term commitment, we can create real and lasting change together.
itm8 Sustainability strategy
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GHG Inventory 2025
As a software and IT consultancy company, the majority of itm8's greenhouse gas emissions are located in Scope 3, where purchased goods and services (Scope 3.1) account for the largest share of emissions.
Emissions Reduction Target
itm8 commits to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 63% by 2035, using 2024 as the base year.
Supplier Target
itm8 further commits that 79% of its suppliers, measured by spend on purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets in place by 2030.
Sustainable Procurement Action Plan
Supplier engagement is a key component of itm8’s strategy to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, as IT hardware and software represent approximately 75% of total emissions.
By promoting responsible sourcing and strengthening collaboration throughout the supply chain, itm8 aims to reduce emissions across its value chain. As part of its SBTi commitment, itm8 targets that 79% of suppliers, measured by spend on purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2030.
| Electrification of Leasing Cars | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fossil fuel | Hybrids | Electric | |
| 2024 | 44% | 18% | 38% |
| 2025 | 18% | 26% | 56% |
| 2030 | - | - | 100% |
| Renewable Energy | |
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| Year | Target / Status |
| 2024 | 68% by REC |
| 2025 | 93% by REC |
| 2030 | 100% with both REC and PPA |
Reduction strategy
Electrification of Company Cars
Transportation from company cars is itm8’s largest source of Scope 1 emissions. Therefore, electrifying our vehicle fleet is a key part of our climate strategy. The share of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has increased significantly in recent years, and our goal is for all company cars to be electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles by 2030.
Renewable Energy
As a data and software company, itm8 has a significant electricity consumption, particularly related to datacenters. To avoid increasing emissions, we are actively working to transition to renewable energy sources. In 2025, 93% of our electricity consumption was covered by renewable electricity certificates (RECs), and our ambition is to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030 through a combination of certificates and long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
Supplier Engagement
Supplier collaboration is essential to reducing our Scope 3 emissions. Our goal is for 79% of our suppliers, measured by procurement spend on goods and services, to have science-based climate targets in place by 2030. This helps drive transparency, accountability, and long-term emissions reductions across our value chain.
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Our Commitments
Sustainability is a shared responsibility. As a participant of the UN Global Compact, itm8 is committed to acting in accordance with its Ten Principles covering human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.
We integrate the UN Global Compact Principles into our operations and report annually on our progress. Our sustainability efforts are particularly focused on the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 5 – Gender Equality
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 – Climate Action
Useful documents
If you want a clear overview of our sustainability and responsibility work, explore our key documents. Here, we gather the policies and certifications that demonstrate our commitment to quality, the environment, safety, and responsible business practices.
Among these documents, you will find our Code of Conduct, our Sustainability and Environmental Policy, various ISO certifications, and our annual and sustainability reports. Together, they provide a comprehensive picture of how we work to support sustainable and responsible development — both within our organisation and in collaboration with our partners.
Frequently asked questions
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How does itm8 work with sustainability and ESG today, including governance, risk management, and what are the plans going forward?
itm8 integrates sustainability across its services and internal processes through a comprehensive ESG framework covering environmental, social and economic issues as well as governance and risk management.
Environmental initiatives
itm8 is actively reducing its carbon footprint by modernising data centres and optimising energy consumption, including through the transition to green power. Our Malmö office has recently moved to a WELL-certified building with a lower environmental impact. All company-leased vehicles must be electric and electric or hybrid cars are prioritised for car rental.
Through Lifecycle Management and Circular IT services, we manage the entire lifecycle of IT equipment - from procurement to reuse and recycling - to minimise waste and reduce environmental impact. Cloud-based solutions also reduce the need for physical infrastructure and energy-intensive on-premises servers.
In 2025, itm8 committed to the SBTi framework as part of its overall sustainability strategy. This commitment ensures that our climate targets are both ambitious and scientifically validated, guiding our efforts to reduce emissions across operations and our value chain. As part of this commitment, itm8 has set the following science-based targets (currently under SBTi review).
Social responsibility
itm8 promotes diversity and inclusion to ensure a fair workplace. We also help customers comply with GDPR through services that support ethical and legal handling of data.
Financial sustainability
By helping businesses with digitalisation and automation, itm8 creates efficiency and reduces costs. Flexible as-a-service models enable customers to scale IT resources as needed and avoid unnecessary expenses.
Governance and risk management
Sustainability is incorporated into itm8's governance structure, including whistleblower schemes and ESG-supported risk management.
Going forward
itm8 is developing a strategic plan for CO₂ reduction with clear priorities, concrete actions and realistic milestones to support the transition to a low-carbon future. In addition, itm8 is working on automated sustainability reporting for products and services purchased through the company's E-shop. CO₂ calculations are already available for selected services such as Virtual Server, and there are plans to extend this to the rest of the portfolio.
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How does itm8 ensure responsible business practices, including human rights, anti-corruption and supplier compliance?
itm8 is strongly committed to ethical business behaviour, based on principles of professionalism, fairness and integrity. We follow the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and have a zero-tolerance policy towards human rights violations, bribery and corruption. These values are anchored in itm8's Code of Conduct, which forms the foundation of our ethical framework.
To support transparency and accountability, we offer a whistleblower scheme that is available to both employees and external parties. Our Anti-Corruption and Competition Policy describes the expectations we have for employees, including rules on gifts, co-operation with third parties and relationships with suppliers. Key measures include:
- A gift and hospitality policy
- Mandatory anti-bribery training for employees
- Anti-bribery and compliance clauses in itm8's standard contractsSupplier compliance is managed through a streamlined and robust supply chain structure. While we recognise potential risks of breaches of our Code of Conduct, these are considered limited as we primarily work with suppliers in Denmark and Western Europe. We actively monitor our supply chain and prioritise collaborations with reputable and transparent partners to ensure compliance with human rights standards.
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How is itm8 working to reduce its environmental and climate impact, including targets, emissions, energy, transport and product footprint?
In 2024, itm8 conducted its annual CO₂e inventory according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Total site-based emissions were 1,600.29 tCO₂e, while market-based emissions were 1,340.76 tCO₂e. Due to improved data quality and methodology, 2024 is now set as the baseline year for future comparisons. itm8 plans to join the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and develop a long-term strategy for CO₂ reduction.
To support this, itm8 uses the climate tool CEMAsys to track emissions across the organisation. The data is collected in collaboration between global and local sustainability teams and is based on both consumption data (e.g. kWh, litres) and activity data (e.g. kilometres driven) to ensure high accuracy.
itm8 actively reduces its environmental impact through several initiatives:
Energy efficiency: Continuous monitoring of energy consumption in data centres and prioritising green power at all locations.
Transport: Reducing travel and promoting carpooling and shared overnight stays when travel is necessary.
Waste management: Implementing structured systems in offices and kitchens to reduce waste.
IT equipment: Invest in energy-efficient devices to reduce consumption.
Transport partners: Collaborating with logistics partners that can demonstrate a strong environmental profile.Although itm8 is not subject to CSRD requirements in 2024-2025, the company has chosen to focus on a solid strategy for emission reduction and improving ESG data quality. These efforts reflect itm8's ambition to reduce its climate footprint and run a more sustainable business.
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How does itm8 promote a healthy and inclusive work environment, including DEI, equal opportunities and management follow-up?
itm8 actively works to create a workplace characterised by diversity, equality and inclusion. All employees are entitled to equal opportunities - regardless of ethnicity, social background, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability. This principle is a core part of our values and is actively supported across the organisation.
Our Code of Conduct describes the expectations for ethical behaviour, respectful communication and professional conduct. It explicitly prohibits any form of harassment and discrimination and emphasises itm8's commitment to equal employment opportunity. These principles are also reflected in the company's Equal Opportunities Policy.
To ensure a safe and healthy work environment, itm8 has a Work Environment Handbook and appoints health and safety representatives who conduct regular office inspections, risk assessments and collect feedback from employees. These activities are integrated into itm8's ISO14001 certified management system, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability.
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Is itm8 involved in industry sustainability initiatives or global frameworks like the UN Global Compact?
itm8 is proud to be a member of the UN Global Compact, which underlines our commitment to responsible business conduct and the ten principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Membership reflects our dedication to aligning our strategies and operations with internationally recognised sustainability standards.
In practice, we collaborate with industry leaders to reduce our environmental impact - particularly through our partnership with DHL Express, our primary transport provider. Read more about their work to reduce our carbon footprint here.
In 2024, the majority of shipments from our Stockholm office were delivered by truck via DHL. DHL's sustainability initiatives, including the transition to electric trucks in collaboration with Volvo Trucks, are closely aligned with itm8's own climate goals. Read more here.
We also value transparency. Our 2024 Emission Report from DHL is available upon request. This partnership is an example of how we work with trusted suppliers to support low-carbon logistics and contribute to a more sustainable future.
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How does itm8 ensure product quality and work with lifecycle management for IT products?
itm8 ensures high product quality through a structured management system with clear goals, KPIs, deviation registration, complaint handling and regular internal and external audits followed by management reviews.
All IT products - both those we use internally and those we sell or lease to customers - are managed through our subsidiary itm8 Finance AB, which is responsible for the entire product lifecycle. Our internal IT team collects used equipment, which is either refurbished for reuse or recycled responsibly. Remarkably, around 90% of the equipment is recycled.
itm8 Finance AB also produces detailed reports on the recycled products, including the CO₂ savings achieved by extending the lifetime of IT equipment.
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What is the approximate amount of CO₂e per computer for international shipping?
The approximate amount of CO₂e from the international transport of a standard laptop varies depending on the mode of transport and distance. Here is an overview based on typical value chains:
Air transport (common for electronics):
- Emissions: approx. 500-600 g CO₂e per tonne-km
- Example: A 2kg laptop flown 10,000 km (e.g. China → Sweden):
≈ 10 kg CO₂eTransport by ship (more climate-friendly):
- Emissions: approx. 10-40 g CO₂e per tonne-km
- Same journey (10,000 km):
≈ 0.2-0.8 kg CO₂e