our environment

As a global company, Dimension Data recognises that our operations have an impact on the environment. As such, corporate sustainability has been an integral part of our CSR program since inception.

“At this time of global climate change and diminishing natural resources, Dimension Data is committed to responsible environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices.”
Merle Singer, Director of Culture and Reputation, Dimension Data

Dimension Data has had a Corporate Sustainability Policy in place since 2005 which ensures all stakeholders are aware of the environmental impact of our corporate activities and that appropriate mitigating actions are being implemented. Among other measures, in May 2008 we submitted a robust carbon strategy to the Carbon Disclosure Project and, globally, the business is developing Carbon-Friendly Infrastructure services and solutions to help our clients reduce their environmental footprint.

When Dimension Data’s CSR program launched in Australia in 2004, staff indicated the environment was a big concern for them and their families, and an area where they were eager to make a difference with Dimension Data’s support.

Since that time, Dimension Data has twice joined with award-winning environmental education organisation OzGREEN to establish the Living Communities program. Living Communities teaches staff members about environmental issues and concrete steps to limit their impact at work and at home. Mike Ceola, Technical Consultant at Dimension Data, participated in the Living Communities program. Find out what the program taught Mike and his family here.

To reinforce messages from Living Communities, Dimension Data launched an internal website to all staff with tips and resources for greener living. In 2007, an environmental think-tank was established, led by enthusiastic staff members, to champion creative ideas and engage with staff and partners on how to reduce Dimension Data’s impact on the environment.

Across our Australian branches, Dimension Data recycles waste materials and strives to reduce consumption of non-renewable resources. We have recycling programs in place for mobile phones and recycled printer paper is used in most branches. Old computers and unused equipment is recycled or refurbished for donation to not-for-profit organisations. Also, Dimension Data’s Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney offices participated in Earth Hour 2008. Read more about our participation here.

In 2008, Dimension Data recently expanded its employee engagement efforts by launching ‘Zerofootprint’. Zerofootprint provides a customised online calculator for staff members to measure their individual carbon footprints, at the same time allowing users to set reduction goals, and providing advice on ways to achieve this. Zerofootprint has been embraced enthusiastically by staff and the data collected will be used by Dimension Data to create awareness and encourage debate on ways staff can reduce their impact on climate change.