Environmental, Social and Governance Policy

Our Commitment to Sustainability

As a proudly female-led and BAME-owned business, INTDEV Connect is dedicated to fostering sustainable, equitable, and innovative solutions that drive social impact. Since 2012, we have empowered non-profits, social enterprises, grant-makers, and public sector organisations to amplify their missions while upholding environmental responsibility, social equity, and ethical governance.

This Sustainability Policy reflects our commitment to integrating sustainable practices into our operations, client engagements, and partnerships. We strive to lead by example, ensuring that our work aligns with global sustainability goals while delivering measurable impact for our clients and communities.

Core Principles

1. Environmental Responsibility

We recognise the urgent need to address climate change and environmental degradation. INTDEV Connect commits to:

  • Minimising our carbon footprint by adopting remote-first operations, reducing travel through virtual collaboration, and prioritising energy-efficient technologies.
  • Promoting paperless workflows and digital solutions to reduce waste.
  • Encouraging sustainable procurement by partnering with eco-conscious vendors and prioritising recycled or renewable materials where necessary.
  • Offering green digital solutions to clients, such as AI-driven efficiency tools and cloud-based platforms that reduce resource consumption.

2. Social Equity and Inclusion

As a diverse and mission-driven organisation, we champion inclusivity and equitable opportunities by:

  • Advancing gender and racial equity in our hiring, leadership, and supplier partnerships, reflecting our female-led and BAME-owned identity.
  • Supporting underrepresented communities through pro bono services, mentorship programs, and partnerships with grassroots organisations.
  • Embedding inclusive design in our digital solutions, ensuring accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities.
  • Promoting fair labour practices across our supply chain and client projects, ensuring living wages and safe working conditions.
  • Equal Opportunity & Zero-Tolerance Policy: INTDEV Connect is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination of any kind—including age, race, gender identity, religion, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic—across all aspects of our business.

We take pride in fostering a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Our commitment extends to delivering accessible and inclusive services for all our clients and partners.

3. Ethical Governance & Accountability

Guided by our core values — integrity, courage, and accountability—we uphold the highest ethical standards by:

  • Maintaining transparency in our operations, client engagements, and impact reporting.
  • Conducting rigorous due diligence to ensure partnerships align with our sustainability and anti-corruption policies.
  • Measuring and reporting impact through data-driven evaluations, ensuring our work delivers tangible social and environmental benefits.
  • Complying with international standards, including GDPR, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and sector-specific ethical guidelines.

4. Sustainable Client Solutions

We empower our clients to adopt sustainable practices through:

  • Green fundraising strategies, such as digital campaigns that reduce reliance on print materials.
  • Impact-driven program design, integrating environmental and social KPIs into grants, proposals, and evaluations.
  • AI and tech for good, leveraging ethical AI to optimise operations, reduce waste, and enhance stakeholder engagement.
  • Capacity-building workshops on sustainability best practices, from eco-friendly operational policies to inclusive governance.

Implementation & Continuous Improvement

To ensure this policy translates into action, we will:

  • Assign Governance and DEI Leads to oversee compliance, track progress, and identify areas for improvement.
  • Conduct annual sustainability audits to assess our environmental and social impact, publishing findings transparently.
  • Engage stakeholders—clients, staff, and partners—in co-creating innovative sustainability initiatives.
  • Review and update this policy biennially to reflect evolving best practices and global sustainability frameworks.

Our Pledge

INTDEV Connect is more than a consultancy—we are a catalyst for sustainable change. By embedding sustainability into every facet of our work, we aim to inspire our clients, partners, and peers to join us in building a more just, resilient, and regenerative future.

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Contact Us

For questions or collaborations on sustainability initiatives, email: governance@intdevconnect.com

Policy Last Updated: 1 Jan 2025