Embracing Responsibility

TRUSTEQ's Initiatives and Milestones in Sustainability

As another year at TRUSTEQ comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our young company and its diverse activities. Today’s focus: our sustainability initiatives across Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) dimensions. TRUSTEQ’s ESG-consulting services are already integral to our portfolio. But how do we bring ESG to life within our own company culture?

In this blog post, we offer insights into TRUSTEQ’s current initiatives and achievements in ESG. This isn’t an official sustainability report; instead, it’s an inspiring collection of actions and milestones showcasing our progress and future potential as we continue to grow.

The Pillars of ESG at TRUSTEQ

Our initiatives and actions are rooted in the three core components of ESG: environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance.

Environmental Sustainability- We are committed to concrete steps to reduce our CO₂ footprint, manage resource consumption, and enhance energy efficiency.

Social Responsibility- Our focus is on cultivating an inclusive, diverse, and health-promoting workplace. We actively foster inclusion and support employee well-being by offering wellness programs and flexible working models.

Corporate Governance- We prioritize transparency and fair practices. Clear policies and ethical standards create a culture of integrity and trust that benefits both employees and clients.

Our Initiatives and Achievements

Enviromental

Paperless Office: TRUSTEQ has reduced paper usage by more than 80%.

Energy Efficiency: By relocating to a modern office in July 2024, we’ve reduced our energy consumption by 20%.

Local Emission-Free Fleet: TRUSTEQ primarily utilizes BEV vehicles as company cars.

CO₂ Reduction in Business Travel: Over 90% of our client meetings are held digitally, and for necessary travel, we choose the environmentally friendly option.

Sustainable Materials: Our merchandise is made entirely from eco-friendly materials.

Sustainable IT Equipment: Our team uses Grade A-refurbished laptops.

Social

DEI in Consulting Projects: TRUSTEQ offers a range of Diversity, equity and Inclusion- consulting services (e.g., employee surveys, Concept Challenger workshops, DE&I status analysis) that are implemented in active client projects.

DEI within Our Team: We actively support a diversity of age groups, career paths, educational backgrounds, and cultural backgrounds within the TRUSTEQ team.

Employee Wellness: We provide subsidies for fitness options, remote work possibilities, and flexible work hours.

Deutschlandticket Subsidy: To support personal flexibility and environmental conservation, we subsidise the Deutschlandticket for our employees.

Governance

TRUSTEQ Code of Conduct: We are developing a code of conduct to address conflicts of interest and corruption within TRUSTEQ.

Data Privacy and IT Security: We adhere to strict data protection guidelines to ensure the security of our data and IT infrastructure.

It becomes clear that ESG is not just a service at TRUSTEQ; it’s a core part of our company culture. These initiatives and achievements mark the beginning of our journey – one of continuous development and sustainable growth.

Visit our ESG page to learn more about TRUSTEQ's consulting portfolio in sustainability and ESG.